<briefing> threads

More of a fashion statement than a statement about the latest in book trends ... but have you noticed how many boutiques are puffing themselves up with grand displays of antiquarian books?  Men in particular, if window and shelf dressers are to be credited, equate classic threads with leather spines.  It's about self branding, perhaps: a dedicated follower of fashion, not me -- I'm a one off.  But who knows, once these gentlemen suited and booted,  maybe they will tease out one of those fine books.