If you want to look like an international model, look no further.
Paul Giles worked as an international model for some 20 years and has written a book to help you exude the style and confidence of metrosexual men like David Beckham and Daniel Craig. Giles himself has modelled for high-end advertising campaigns for the likes of Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, DKNY, Ralph Lauren, Nike, Guess and Levi’s. In Australia he has worked for Country Road, David Jones, Myer, Marcs and Morissey, SABA, Sportscraft and Adidas.
The Gentleman’s Guide To Cool provides easy-to-follow steps in how to dress for success in love and in business. Rule number one is to know your measurements and know how to use a clothing tape measure. Your clothes must fit you well. If they don’t, your look will fall in a heap.
Giles’ philosophy is simple: if you know you have given something your absolute best you will have the confidence to do almost anything. Watching and learning as he worked among the top fashion labels in the world, he learned the importance of aesthetics and how colours, textures and patterns could be mixed, matched and incorporated into a complete look for billboards, television and magazine advertisements. “I have witnessed firsthand how if you present yourself to the best of your ability, your mind set changes, your appeal broadens, and good things start to happen in your life,” he said.
In his book he shares tips on how to create your own style, including advice for men of different heights and shapes, the five pairs of shoes every man should have, a list of 12 wardrobe essentials (Wardrobe DNA), how to choose the right colours for your complexion and how to conduct yourself to make the best impression in the world of business and dating.
And it’s not just a book about clothes. It’s about building self-esteem by presenting yourself well. It’s about building character and bringing excellence and good etiquette to everything you do, including the way you interact with others. People (including women) treat you in accordance with the way you present yourself.
“If you dress casually, expect to be treated casually,” Giles says. “Dark-straight-leg jeans, chinos, polo shirts, and loafers give a well-groomed professional look without trying too hard. The best investment is a navy tailored suit.” Detailed instructions on how to take measurements, iron, wash & stores clothes properly are featured throughout, as well as instructions on how to create various kinds of knots for ties and scarves. Learn how to prepare for a night out on the town and how a gentleman should dress and behave on a first date (women will love it!) Advice includes: never follow up a first date with a text. Call her.
Learn to be the kind of ol’ fashioned gentleman that women (and everyone) love: show courtesy and respect, open doors for people, be considerate of others and say thank you when someone does something nice for you. Dressing well is just the first step towards becoming a much-loved gent.
The GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE to COOL By Paul Giles
JoJo Publishing
RRP $19.99
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