The Coat Route: Luxury & Obsession on the Trail of a $50,000 Coat

ON OUR SHELFThe Coat Route: Luxury & Obsession on the Trail of a $50,000 CoatThe Coat Route, by Meg Lukens Noonan, is a novel that traces the story behind a $50,000 bespoke coat and, in the process, unwittingly, weaves together a piece of art in its own right. As Meg set out to tell the story of bespoke tailor John Cutler’s and commissioner, Keith Lambert’s creation, she also managed to overturn an enchanting subculture of high-end fashion in the process.The Coat Route