Another reason to love autumn, all of the great fall style coverage in the magazines. Low and behold, the new Esquire Big Black Book has just been released and Mr. Nick Sullivan & company continue to impress. The new fall 2010 issue features an enjoyable 190 pages of gentlemanly style and service. It includes everything from a story on classic coats, to a breakdown of the different varietals of sheep and their particular wool (do not scoff, knowledge of such matters is important), pictures of Alex Carleton on a boat, Alex Calderwood’s thoughts on Tokyo at Christmas time and the Big Black (purple) Book includes a photo essay of Billy Reid on-the-hunt down south. Plus, lots of suits, watches, socks, boots, bags and denim. It even has a photo Esquire.com Style Editor Josh Peskowitz in a scratchy wool turtleneck and captain’s hat — about to trade his keyboard and G11 for a lobster pot. Basically, the Big Black Book will be the best $10 you spend all month.
I think I recognize that guy in the bottom right. Yep, its American badass Audwin McGee.
Caleb Gardner
on Sep 30th, 2010
@ 3:11 PM:
*Like*. There goes $10 out of my wallet.
Ramalhoni
on Sep 30th, 2010
@ 3:43 PM:
Nice… I hope we get it here in Portugal !…..
David
on Sep 30th, 2010
@ 4:14 PM:
Even before I read your comment about McGee, I said “Hey, it’s that guy”.
Dick
on Sep 30th, 2010
@ 4:20 PM:
Does anyone know where to buy this? Can’t seem to find it after a googling…
Turling
on Sep 30th, 2010
@ 4:32 PM:
Doesn’t seem to be on sale, yet. At least not on Esquire’s website. We’re all not as special as Michael.
mat buckets
on Sep 30th, 2010
@ 4:42 PM:
want it, bet is doesn’t reach the uk
Dandux Himself
on Sep 30th, 2010
@ 5:11 PM:
I once had a dream that I was Audwin McGee. I killed a guy. There was celebration and merriment.
Speedmaster
on Sep 30th, 2010
@ 5:34 PM:
Gonna have to pick this up, thanks.
chris
on Sep 30th, 2010
@ 7:25 PM:
picked one up @ bookpeople (6th & Lamar) in ATX… a good number of them left. i’d give them a call maybe they can send it.
imperial black
on Sep 30th, 2010
@ 8:00 PM:
How can you not buy it. I mean it has Audwin in it. What more could you need?
ethan-T
on Sep 30th, 2010
@ 9:27 PM:
just got my copy at Barnes & Noble
Rob
on Sep 30th, 2010
@ 10:25 PM:
might have to pick up a copy. Esquire’s seasonal style mags seem to be one of the more approachable/realistic resources for menswear in the market. props to Mr. Sullivans and his team.
D. Buckner
on Oct 1st, 2010
@ 7:14 AM:
It’s gratifying that being a man is lapsing back into vouge.
I will be adding this well done Esquire copy to my read queue.
Thomas Crown
on Oct 1st, 2010
@ 9:26 AM:
You can purchase this publication at any area bookstore Barnes and Noble, Borders etc. I’ve been getting them since the first edition and they do come in handy as a reference guide. The style of dressing is classic and the clothing featued is outstanding.
nick sullivan
on Oct 1st, 2010
@ 10:40 AM:
Hey Mat Buckets. Try a Barnes and Noble UK branch. Some friends picked up last edition from a couple of branches i think Birmingham and London.
Rob R
on Oct 1st, 2010
@ 11:03 AM:
I look forward to the Black Book every Fall and Spring – it’s undoubtedly in a class by itself, always beautifully edited, designed and produced. Nick, you’re out there keeping up with the ACL comments, please accept my and our thanks. You do a fantastic job every season.
Makaga
on Oct 1st, 2010
@ 1:09 PM:
I picked up my copy for the ride home last night.
Sitting at my desk here alongside the ‘orange’ issue from earlier this year.
…Really enjoyed the article on the tweed ride. Think we need something like that in NYC.
Josh Peskowitz
on Oct 1st, 2010
@ 2:04 PM:
On behalf of Team Esquire, thanks for all the kind words. The Big Black Book is now on newsstands, but for those who would like to purchase it online, they can do so here:
https://m1.buysub.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BigBlackBookView?catalogId=10301&storeId=10301&categoryId=70287&sourcekey=D0KXX003B
nick sullivan
on Oct 1st, 2010
@ 2:22 PM:
Rob R: Thanks for the kind words! It means much to us.
Makaga: FYI The Tweed Run is indeed scheduled for spring 2011 in NYC! Check out the Tweed Run’s Facebook page for updates.
Gordon Ye Ole General Store
on Oct 1st, 2010
@ 2:40 PM:
Off to Books A Million this afternoon.
JMA
on Oct 1st, 2010
@ 4:01 PM:
I bought last year’s version. It had a few good articles. Tons of ads. Many high-priced items like $15K Piaget watches, and a carbon fiber cell phone for $16K!. Andre Benjamin telling me to wear a hat, and that he doesn’t like new shoes.
The Dude
on Oct 2nd, 2010
@ 1:14 AM:
The Esquire BBB is always a good read. On a similar note, check out GQ’s new Style Manual:
http://thedapperdude.com/2010/10/01/gq-style-manual/
The Individual
on Oct 3rd, 2010
@ 4:56 AM:
Hello Josh will this be making it’s way to the shores of britain ? and if so do you have any date’s as I quite fancy a copy, thankyou.
TMH
on Oct 3rd, 2010
@ 2:47 PM:
I like this issue even more than the previous issue(which i liked a lot and saved)
beckstein
on Oct 3rd, 2010
@ 6:31 PM:
each black book seems pretty much the same.
TMH
on Oct 3rd, 2010
@ 7:03 PM:
@Beckstein, Take a look at this one. I thinks its better than the last.
In fact, I’ve enjoyed reading Esquire again after letting my subscription
lapse a few years ago. The impossible issue was really good
And i clipped a few of the “how to’s” and have them in my notebook
doane
on Oct 3rd, 2010
@ 10:20 PM:
The illustrations are the best part.
lance
on Oct 4th, 2010
@ 6:28 PM:
cuz you fancy – huh…?
Isaac
on Oct 13th, 2010
@ 10:18 PM:
I have to say, I was really disappointed with this. I bought it on your recommendation, and I felt it fell really flat. Not enough substance, way too many ads. Also, they could’ve expanded their brand profiles to more new players.
The common (and rightful) complaint with GW/Esquire, etc, is that they have nothing new to say. This issue reinforced it for me.
Mike D
on Oct 14th, 2010
@ 4:05 PM:
$10 + $1000 in gear I will feel required to own…damnit.
Matto
on Oct 23rd, 2010
@ 4:27 AM:
Anyone knows where to get this in Sweden?