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Gary Cooper: Enduring Style

(Hardback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Gary Cooper: Enduring Style

Contributors:

By (Author) Bruce G. Boyer
Foreword by Ralph Lauren
Afterword by Maria Cooper Janis

ISBN:

9781648230356

Publisher:

powerHouse Books,U.S.

Imprint:

powerHouse Books,U.S.

Publication Date:

17th January 2024

UK Publication Date:

16th November 2023

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Dewey:

779.2

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

200

Dimensions:

Width 191mm, Height 254mm

Description

Few things are truly timeless. Martinis, The Beatles, bespoke tweedand, of course, Gary Cooper. Perhaps the nonpareil of Golden Age Hollywood's gentlemen, Gary Cooper was a beloved icon of manliness and style in his primeand has aged like fine wine. He is the definition of classic, his style reminiscent of a simpler time in life and fashion. These intimate family scrapbook photos from his personal collection, curated by his daughter, show us Gary Cooper was every inch and stitch the elegant paragon off-screen as on.

Dressed up like a million-dollar trouper
Tryin' hard to look like Gary Cooper
Super duper

"Puttin' on the Ritz," Irving Berlin (revised lyrics, 1946)

1940s heartthrob Gary Cooper never goes out of style (just ask your mother or your grandmother). Hes got that straightforward, honest, effortless handsomeness. No matter the costume he donned, he owned it. The camera loved him, and so did the box office.

This collection of images, taken from his personal scrapbook, proves that the Gary Cooper we knew and loved on the silver screen was as much a style icon off the red carpet as he was on. He perfected his own debonair style by combining a perfectly tailored European wardrobe with all-American casual sportswear to produce the firstand still finestexample of elegant, international, masculine style of the American Everyman ideal. From the most laid-back activewear to the most ceremonious of coat and tails, Cooper carried himself with uncontrived conviction.

An inspiration to the likes of Ralph Lauren, Cooper was casual and put together, rugged and classic, and altogether timeless. And when you look at these photos, you cant even hate him for it, because what shines through more than any amount of star power is his unequivocal authenticity.

Gary Cooper: Enduring Style gives readers a look at a larger-than-life leading man and the real life he led. The photos youll see were taken primarily by his wife, Rocky, and include snapshots of his home life, his easy style, and time spent with his friends (which, of course, include artist archetypes Cary Grant and Ernest Hemingway, among others). Regardless of place or present company, Cooper had the model outfit for every occasion, embodying a type of refined masculinity rarely seenthough always in high demandto this day.

Author Bio

G. Bruce Boyerhas been a noted fashion writer and editor for more than 35 years. He was associated withTown & Countrymagazine as men's fashion editor for 15 years. His articles have also appeared inEsquire,Harper's Bazaar,The New York Times,The New Yorker, and many other publications. He is the author of multiple books on the subject of men's fashion and has also worked in advertising, PR, and media consulting for companies such as Nordstrom, Polo/Ralph Lauren, Southwick, Bergdorf Goodman, and Gant among others.

Ralph Laurenis the Chairman and CEO of Polo Ralph Lauren, a global lifestyle brand representing the best in American design. Lauren's career has spanned four decades, during which he has cultivated the iconography of Americawhether it is a reflection of the New England coast, Native American culture, or Hollywood glamourto create one of the most widely recognized families of consumer brands, worldwide.

Maria Cooper Janiswas born in Los Angeles and grew up there with her parents, the actor Gary Cooper and his wife Veronica Cooper. A talented painter, a noted philanthropist, and a filmmaker, Maria married the world-renowned concert pianist, Byron Janis, in 1966.

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