The Pocket Square

ebook 22 Essential Folds

By A.C. Phillips

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Handkerchief, pochette, fazelleto, paƱuelo, mouchoir de poche, tenugui, hankachi or hank. They all mean one thing. A small innocent square of fabric. Place one in a jacket pocket however, and it transforms into a pocket square. A gentlemans boldest accessory, it adds the final flourish and character to any wardrobe and is a stylish alternative to the tie when a gentleman needs to look sharp. When, where and how should a gentleman wear the perfect pocket square? The guide features 22 pocket square folds, for linen, cotton and silk, from the simple and elegant Presidential to the complex and flamboyant Bouquet fold. As well as brief written descriptions and advice on when to wear each style, each fold is also accompanied by easy-to-follow diagrams and bold illustrations of how to wear ones pocket square with style. Names synonymous with elegant and distinctive style from every decade Cary Grant, Oscar Wilde, the Duke of Windsor, Fred Astaire, JFK and Yves Saint Laurent provide style inspiration. The Pocket Square is the essential gift for the fashion-conscious gentleman wishing to experiment with the endless possibilities of this precious piece of fabric and turn it into the ultimate signature of their style.

The Pocket Square