Buy This: Esquire's Fall 2009 Black Book

In 2006, Esquire magazine began releasing what they called their "Big Black Book: The Style Manual for Successful Men," an annual volume full of style tips, product recommendations, and all-around good advice on ettiquette, stain removal, ironing, button sewing, et cetera. The book came out in October, and after buying the first Black Book I was sold. I've bought every one they've published to date.

This year, Esquire changed their strategy and opted for semi-annual publication; one for Spring, and one for Fall. This made more sense, as trying to cram a year's worth of style and advice into one issue is nearly impossible. Spring's was splendid. Yesterday, I picked up the new Fall edition. Brimming with great new looks, as well as classic, the new Black Book features interviews with design heavyweights such as Paul Smith. It offers commentary on wines, cars, watches, coats, haircuts, dress shirts, cameras, grooming... just to name a few topics of interest.

It discusses how to break rules tastefully, how to stay warm in freezing weather, and how to better your posture.
For $9.95, you can't find a better go-to book. Pick one up at your local book store, or visit http://www.esquire.com/.


Until next time,
Cheers!
-Paul