{"product_id":"fk-ivy-and-everything-else-isbn-9780062377401","title":"F--k Ivy and Everything Else","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe renowned designer’s views on dressing and behaving well: Ivy League meets street, sartorial rules are made and broken in this must-have style guide for traditionalists and hipsters alike, filled with Mark McNairy’s humorous, sometimes snarky, spot-on observations. With a Foreword by Nick Wooster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupported by a powerful cult following of dedicated, fashion-forward men around the globe, designer Mark McNairy has risen from an under-the-radar favorite to a driving force in contemporary style. His collection of menswear and footwear, Mark McNairy New Amsterdam, is defined by a strong sense of sartorial history with an eye fixed on the future; a unique style that reflects the designer’s vast knowledge of American and English tailoring tradition and complete dedication to craftsmanship and his insistence upon messing it up a bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith McNairy, irreverence rules, and in this definitive book, his fresh take on traditional menswear is displayed in full force. At once a style guide that provides invaluable tips for today’s men, it is also, like his clothing and accessories, a witty riff on the Ivy League look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShowcasing a mix of vintage fashion and film images that reference traditional menswear and style icons like Steve McQueen and Clint Eastwood; examples of streetwear and McNairy’s clothing; and advertising and pop culture references, F--k Ivy and Everything Else is a visual treat from spread to spread, packed with solid sartorial advice and cheeky humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t your grandfather’s etiquette book. It’s an irreverent masterclass in menswear, covering everything from the essential to the profane:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSartorial Rules, Broken:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn the foundations of traditional menswear from a master—and then discover exactly how and when to “mess it up a bit.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStreetwear Meets Savile Row:\u003c\/b\u003e A definitive guide to mixing high and low, from the perfect pair of Levi’s to a three-piece suit worn with attitude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAmerican Classics, Reinvented:\u003c\/b\u003e Explore the DNA of essential prep style, from the oxford-cloth button-down to the navy blazer, all through McNairy’s irreverent filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Visual Masterclass:\u003c\/b\u003e Packed with vintage photos, pop culture references, and images of style icons like Steve McQueen, because looking good is about more than just the clothes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003eThe renowned designer’s views on dressing and behaving well: Ivy League meets street, sartorial rules are made and broken in this must-have style guide for traditionalists and hipsters alike, filled with Mark McNairy’s humorous, sometimes snarky, spot-on observations. With a Foreword by Nick Wooster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupported by a powerful cult following of dedicated, fashion-forward men around the globe, designer Mark McNairy has risen from an under-the-radar favorite to a driving force in contemporary style. His collection of menswear and footwear, Mark McNairy New Amsterdam, is defined by a strong sense of sartorial history with an eye fixed on the future; a unique style that reflects the designer’s vast knowledge of American and English tailoring tradition and complete dedication to craftsmanship and his insistence upon messing it up a bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith McNairy, irreverence rules, and in this definitive book, his fresh take on traditional menswear is displayed in full force. At once a style guide that provides invaluable tips for today’s men, it is also, like his clothing and accessories, a witty riff on the Ivy League look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShowcasing a mix of vintage fashion and film images that reference traditional menswear and style icons like Steve McQueen and Clint Eastwood; examples of streetwear and McNairy’s clothing; and advertising and pop culture references, \u003cem\u003eF--k Ivy and Everything Else\u003c\/em\u003e is a visual treat from spread to spread, packed with solid sartorial advice and cheeky humor.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“McNairy prefers to focus his creative efforts on the intersection of new-wave streetwear and traditional menswear—a street crossing where, if it were a real place, McNairy would be mayor.” (Review of McNairy’s spring 2015 menswear show). - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStyle.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Mark is a rare gem that was found in the sediments of southern soil. He has incredible taste and tone—and he’s a friend.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePharrell Williams\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“What makes Mark’s vision work is that he is, at his core, classic. He understands the rules, protocol, and tradition. Then he turns it all on its ear. That, for me, is the hallmark of a genius.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNick Wooster\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I’ve long admired Mark for his subversive take on preppy. He’s one of the few designers who is able to mash up tradition with street references and conceptual ideas successfully.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndy Spade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Sometimes, especially in fashion, you just need a good laugh. Mark makes smart, witty and awesomely cool clothes for guys with a good sense of humor that are looking for a good sense of their own personal style. Check that off your list. Mark McNairy is going to make you look great. As a person, there is no one kinder and there is no one quirkier. I’m in awe of his talent.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJim Moore, creative director, GQ\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“...a quick, fun read for anyone wanting a no-B.S. look at men’s style.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Zientek, Gear Patrol\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“one of the most authoritative, educational, and gut-splittingly funny books about the do’s and don’ts of men’s style....McNairy is pretty f—king brilliant!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeffrey Feiner, New York Journal of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“... a richly illustrated, easy-to-understand, straightforward style guide for the multi-tasking, attention-deficit-disorder crowd that doesn’t take anything (including itself) too seriously and dispenses wardrobe wisdom the way an older brother...might.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Mark McNairy doesn’t care what anyone thinks, and the menswear designer’s devil-may-care attitude is encapsulated masterfully in his newest tome . . . ” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e–Zachary Weiss, New York Observer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“F**k Ivy and Everything Else” is a cheeky guide to men’s style filtered through a hip, crazy-quilt lens.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJacob Gallagher, Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A masterclass in style…how to dress and act like a modern gentleman, illustrated… There’s a lot to learn, which isn’t surprising given McNairy’s status as one of America’s foremost menswear tastemakers.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Cillian O'Connor, Fashionbeans.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888280105189,"sku":"NP9780062377401","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062377401.jpg?v=1730228715","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/fk-ivy-and-everything-else-isbn-9780062377401","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}