Notre costume

audiobook

Notre costume

by Eugène Marsan

FR·~1 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

EXORDE AUX ENFANTS DE RONSARD

6:55
2

L’ABANDON DES VÊTEMENTS A TAILLE COMBAT DU SMOQUIN ET DE L’HABIT

8:37
3

LES COMPLETS RÈGNE DU VESTON, ET SA FORME

13:39
4

LA CHAUSSURE ET LE CHAPEAU M. DE COMMINGES

10:58
5

LA CRAVATE LA CHOISIR ET LA NOUER

10:00
6

TA CHEMISE OU PRENDS GARDE A PSYCHÉ

7:49
7

LES CANNES ET LEUR FAÇON

5:32
8

LES GANTS ET LA PETITE OIE

4:20
9

ÉPILOGUE L’INFLEXION PERSONNELLE

4:44
10

TABLE

1:17

Description

The work opens with a lively meditation on why the garment has become a man’s most visible claim to dignity. It contrasts ancient notions—when even Adam’s first covering was a humble act of survival—with today’s relentless quest for elegance, noting how societies have shifted from neglecting attire to demanding perfection. By weaving philosophy with witty observation, the author shows how clothing has turned into both armor and art, an essential language in the battle of attraction.

From that foundation, the narrative becomes a practical yet intimate guide for anyone disenchanted with his current tailor. It exposes the frustrations of ill‑fitted pieces, the hidden economics of the workshop, and the absurdities that clog modern wardrobes. Readers are promised concrete tips, a deeper understanding of style geometry, and a few guarded secrets that can transform a mediocre suit into a true extension of self—without ever spilling the story’s later twists.

Details

Language

fr

Duration

~1 hours (70K characters)

Release date

2025-11-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Eugène Marsan

Eugène Marsan

1882–1936

A sharp-eyed French writer and critic, he moved easily between essays, journalism, and literary debate in the early 20th century. His work is often remembered for its style, wit, and his resistance to what he saw as the coarseness of literary fashion.

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