UPDATE: I just posted my review of the 2007 Esquire Big Black Book HERE.
The staff at Esquire are hard at work pulling together the 2007 edition of the Big Black Book, their signature style guide for men. This coffee table-worthy guide covers all aspects of style – clothing, etiquette, lifestyle, and personal care. Really more of a book, this perfect bound magazine is an excellent addition to your reference library.
The 2007 edition is expected on the stands in October and you can pick it up wherever you buy Esquire magazine. If you can’t wait, put in your advanced order online and have it sent right to your front door. I wrote about the 2006 issue earlier in the year, along with several other excellent style and clothing resources. Take a few minutes and check out that post.
As an aside, I was asked recently what I consider my favorite clothing reference book. Without question, it is G. Bruce Boyer’s classic book “Elegance: A Guide to Quality in Menswear.” This collection of more than 30 essays covering everything from choosing a suit to how to wear cowboy boots, is still spot on today. My copy is 15 years old and I still turn to it for advice. While Elegance is no longer published, you can track down copy on Amazon.com.