Fuck Yeah Menswear - Bespoke Knowledge for the Crispy Gentleman by Kevin Burrows and Lawrence Schlossman

12/17/24 • 26 min

In today's podcast we take a look at the humorous and highly stylised "Fuck Yeah Menswear - Bespoke Knowledge for the Crispy Gentleman" by Kevin Burrows and Lawrence Schlossman. The text blends a satirical staff roster with irreverent commentary on menswear styles (Sprezzatura, Heritage, Preppy, Bohemian, Sloane Ranger, Ametora, Goth Ninja, etc.), defining archetypes with exaggerated strengths and weaknesses. The core message is a tongue-in-cheek guide to navigating the world of men's fashion, emphasising self-discovery and rejecting conformity rather than offering prescriptive advice. The book uses a deliberately outrageous tone and stream-of-consciousness narrative to mock menswear trends and celebrate individuality within a subculture obsessed with "looking mad crispy."

A Men's Styling Podcast Made with LOVE by The VOU's Expert Image Consultants.

A Men's Styling Podcast Made with LOVE by The VOU's Expert Image Consultants.

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