Hackett takes us on a grand tour of the world of Bentleys and polo, bicycles and picnics, bow ties and Sussex spaniels. Along the way, he muses on sartorial codes: why plus twos beat plus fours, the ideal length of sock, the pros and cons of cufflinks, the art of monogramming, how one should dress for a hunt or a shooting party, and how to get that bow tie looking "just so."

Brimming with anecdotes and observations as sharp as his suits—as well as nostalgia for a time when a man knew how to dress for an occasion—this is a book for those who appreciate the finer things in life.

Jeremy Hackett is Chairman of the clothing label Hackett. His Mr. Classic columns in The Independent on Sunday are now in their third year and have a large following. Garda Tang is a London-based photographer whose work can be found in leading fashion magazines throughout the world.