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A LIFE IN MENSWEAR

Beyond Category gives the reader an insider’s look at the men’s fashion industry through the unique perspective of menswear leader Joseph Barrato. Starting with the storied midcentury heyday of Brooks Brothers on Madison Avenue, through the early stages of developing the Polo brand, to helping style Pierce Brosnan in Brioni for James Bond, Barrato shares his many captivating experiences of a life in menswear.
Beyond Category

The substance of Joe's style

Why the title
Beyond Category?

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What does "casual
elegance" mean to Joe?