Suit sales are on the rise. Makeovers for men are a staple of reality television. Style debates make newspapers and tabloids, and celebrities retain stables of stylists. There's more fuss than we've seen in decades over menwear -- and until now, no comprehensive resource on the subject. The Fairchild Encyclopedia of Menswear is a thorough -- and thoroughly entertaining -- guide for fashion students, professionals, and anyone interested in what men wear and why.Features:-- Over 2,800 entries covering definitions and terms, industry slang, pattern descriptions, tailor's talk, and technical jargon-- How-to's demonstrate tying knots and more-- Biographical sketches from Beau Brummel to Yves St. Laurant-- Charts, diagrams, fun facts, and trivia