Collectible Books of Heritage Menswear
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Our most-collected books
Inside you’ll discover
• The origins of the American cowboy and how the first cattlemen shaped the culture of the West.
• How painters, photographers and Hollywood helped build the myth of the cowboy and turned Western style into a global symbol.
• The evolution of Western clothing through two iconic garments: the Western shirt and the legendary Stetson hat.
• Conversations with passionate figures of the Western world, including Cowboy Phil Rupp, Courtenay De Hoff, Sergio Guardi of Barbanera, and vintage collector Bernie McMahon.
• A deep dive into the heritage of the American West and the lasting influence of Western garments on modern style.
Specs
Softcover
170 × 240 mm
Full color
Language: English
Shipping: Worldwide
From blue-denim uniforms to painted A-2 jackets, this is the visual language of American military clothing and how it shaped menswear forever.
Inside you’ll discover
U.S. military clothing with a focus on the Great Wars of the 20th century
Collector knowledge: how to decode labels and identify key details
The impact of social media on the vintage market (with 8 expert perspectives)
A look at the ethical boundaries of collecting militaria
The West Coast collectors show in Pomona — a must for militaria fans
Details
Softcover
170 × 240 mm
Full color
Language: English
Shipping: Worldwide
A second deep dive into the most collectible American workwear ever made. The kind of details only true obsessives notice.
Inside you’ll discover
Chinese immigration during the Gold Rush — a forgotten chapter of American history
The true story behind rare Levi’s jeans from 1880, discovered in a California mine
Collector details decoded: chinstrap, vent holes, and other workwear “tells”
Interviews with legends: Lynn Downey (Levi’s historian), Rin Tanaka, Larry McKaughan, Akira Tsuchida, Michael Harris
A unique cover painting Three Horse Power by Greg Newbold, created exclusively for AVANT
Specs
Softcover
170 × 240 mm
Full color
Language: English
Shipping: Worldwide
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A Collector’s Object
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196 pages of stories & style from the American West
Inside you’ll discover
• The origins of the American cowboy and how the first cattlemen shaped the culture of the West.
• How painters, photographers and Hollywood helped build the myth of the cowboy and turned Western style into a global symbol.
• The evolution of Western clothing through two iconic garments: the Western shirt and the legendary Stetson hat.
• Conversations with passionate figures of the Western world, including Cowboy Phil Rupp, Courtenay De Hoff, Sergio Guardi of Barbanera, and vintage collector Bernie McMahon.
• A deep dive into the heritage of the American West and the lasting influence of Western garments on modern style.
Specs
Softcover
170 × 240 mm
Full color
Language: English
Shipping: Worldwide