‘You’re only as good as your last haircut’ - Fran Lebowitz

An unabashed and fun guide to the most popular men’s hairstyles of the 20th century.

Features the most fashionable and retro men’s hairstyles of the past 50 years, including: the Brylcreem Look, Crew Cut, Ivy League, Madison Ave, Mohawk, Undercut, Caesar, Italiano, Afro and Teddyboy, among others. Packed with fascinating anecdotes, information on how to achieve the ‘total look’ and instructions on how to cut each style. Fully illustrated with vintage photographs and quirky line drawings by popular Italian artist Matteo Guarnaccia.

Explores the tradition of the barber shop throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s and its recent resurgence in popularity. The perfect gift for everyone interested in style and fashion. Ideal for father’s day, birthdays and other gift occasions.

For me, it’s all about the haircut. I actually go to the barbershop every five days.‘ - Vinny Guadagnino