Wednesday, 11 February 2009

Time for a tailor

In celebration of the return of the super stylish Mad Men to our screens, Barack Obama's inaugural presidential address and Daniel Craig's appearance at the Bafta's, here is a picture of the three gentlemen doing what they do extremely well.  That is, wearing a suit.  

Why is a suit so flattering for a man?  We now know that in time of recession people feel the need to smarten up.  Why is that? 

Alan Flusser in his book "Dressing the man" gives us his insight:
"If a man runs for president, interviews for a high-level job, or needs a good table at a smart restaurant, chances are he'll be wearing a suit.  The tailored jacket with matching trousers remains the uniform of official power, suggesting civility, diplomacy, and physical self-control. Suits have a way of looking superior."
These three gentlemen seem to understand that perfectly.


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