''Education begins the gentleman, but reading, good company and reflection must finish him.'' 

- John Locke 

A fi un gentleman înseamnă mai mult decât un comportament adecvat, a purta îmbrăcămintea potrivită pentru ocazia potrivită sau de a arăta maniere adecvate la momentul oportun. A fi „domn” în adevăratul sens al cuvântului implică un întreg stil de viață și o manieră distinctă de a privi lucrurile și în special oamenii. Este vorba despre felul în care interacționezi cu lumea din jurul tău și se rezumă la arăta empatie față de pesoanele cu care intri în contact în fiecare zi. A fi „domn” este mai important astăzi decât a fost vreodată întrucât tot mai mulți oameni se plimbă cu ochii lipiți de ecranele smartphone-ului lor, întrerup o conversație față în față pentru a răspunde la un apel de la un număr necunoscut, tweet și/sau Facebook atunci când ies la cină cu prietenii, iar lista continuă. Toate aceste lucruri sunt cu siguranță departe de atitudinile unui gentilom, denotând pur și simplu impolitețe. 

V-am pregătit o listă de recomandări de carte asupra acestui subiect și vă dorim o lectură plăcută! 

P.S. Chivalry is not dead!

1. Handmade SHOES FOR MEN 

Elegance begins with the shoes - every hand-sewn made-to-measure shoe is a masterpiece of craftsmanship that both protects the human feet from a variety of inconveniences and as an article of clothing expresses the taste of the wearer. The highly artistic craft of producing comfortable, beautiful, and classical gentlemen's shoes remains even today a handcraft carried out by individualists for individualists. More than 200 work processes are necessary to produce a single pair of shoes, taking approximately 10 weeks. Artistic photographs depict the materials, tools and various models of shoe. Unique photographic sequences enable the interested reader to enter the world of shoe craftsmanship. 

2. GENTLEMEN  - The Ultimate Companion to the Elegant Man

'It is possible to argue about taste - but not about true style.'

A confident appearance, charm, and carefully chosen clothes are what characterises a true gentleman. GENTLEMAN provides a comprehensive basic information about classic men's fashion, contains valuable details about where various items may be purchased, offers advice on individual fashion requirements, and inspires enthusiasm for stylish dressing and choosing the right accessories. 

3. CONTEMPORARY MENSWEAR - A Global Guide to Independent Men's Fashion 

The essential and inspirational reference to more than fifty international designers, labels, brands, stores, blogs and websites that have shaped independent men’s fashion over the last decade.

In the past, menswear and creative fashion were not words that were easily associated with one another. While a rich tradition existed in men’s tailoring, menswear was seen as very much the poor relation to womenswear. Times have changed: menswear, notably that created and produced by independent labels, is a hotbed of creativity; separate fashion weeks devoted to menswear are now held in Paris, London, and Milan; and the menswear scene is hotly discussed, critiqued, and debated in the press and online.

4. Menswear Dog Presents: The New Classics

Bodhi, the Shiba Inu behind the beloved blog Menswear Dog, is here to show you how to dress like a man. Organized seasonally, The New Classics highlights the essential items every man needs in his wardrobe - from a chambray shirt to a perfectly fitted peacoat (all modelled by Bodhi, of course) - and shows readers how to mix and match them all year long. The book is jam-packed with serious fashion advice, from the only knot a man needs to know how to tie to the secret to a perfectly fitted suit jacket. Readers will learn when to splurge (on the perfect white dress shirt) and when to save (snag your military field jacket at a thrift store), what to wear to a summer wedding, and the key to impeccable interview attire. Also included are packing lists, clothing care, the brands every guy should know, and so much more.

5.  Popular Mechanics Man Crafts

From leather crafts and bookbinding to block printing and cartooning, there's a hobby to be found here for anyone. More ambitious readers may consider learning coping saw techniques, or even axe crafts, which entail making rustic furniture and fixtures using a single hatchet. As charming today as it was industrious then, the book is packaged in a vintage style that authentically captures the 'can-do' spirit of the era.

6.  A Guy's Guide to Style

The Men's Dress Guide illustrates the basic, generally appropriate and long-term fundamentals of a good fashion style for every man, and gives practical tips for all situations from business meetings and festive occasions to recreational activities. Outfit examples assist with the right combinations of clothing. The Men's Dress Guide thus will actually be a style advisor and should be in every men's pocket.

7. How to Be a Man: A Handbook of Advice, Inspiration, and Occasional Drinking 

No matter how hard we try, one thing about being a man will always remain true: We can do better. Whether it's throwing a dinner for ten, slow dancing with your date, or shining a shoe, we all have room for improvement. This is the essential masculine guide to navigating a complicated world. You'll learn how to be the master of the grill, call if off with a woman, cut a respectable rug at a wedding reception, pack the perfect bag for a business trip, interview for a job, maintain a magnificent beard, tune up your bike, and even properly pronounce the name of that Scotch you've been drinking.