The dandy style

A dandy is a man who places particular importance upon physical appearance, refined language, and leisurely hobbies, pursued with the appearance of nonchalance in a cult of self. Historically, especially in late 18th- and early 19th-century Britain, a dandy, who was self-made, often strove to imitate an aristocratic lifestyle despite coming from a middle-class background. In this section we will show you the modern dandy from around the world.

The opiate Cifonelli

The opiate Cifonelli

Cifonelli Spring-Summer 2016 collection is deliberately restrained and conservative. But the acute hysteria of male elegance streams out of it secretly. Nothing too much!

Cabinet pajamas and Dressing gowns are back!

Cabinet pajamas and Dressing gowns are back!

We know about the aristocratic's habit of giving pajama parties to which expensive brocades and silks shimmer in midnight on the bodies of sleepless night birds celebrities. But beyond that eccentricity, this two standards in menswear become flippantly popular.

The Norfolk jacket - adorned by Fred Astaire

The Norfolk jacket - adorned by Fred Astaire

The Norfolk jacket has more fans in England and Italy, but not in the conservative fields of bankers and insurers, although the sophistication of its cut could be on the level of the classic suit's.

I Am Dandy: The Return of the Elegant Gentleman

I Am Dandy: The Return of the Elegant Gentleman

The book (Released August 2013) documents the well-kept lives of 57 protagonists of contemporary dandyism from different cultures and societies, united by the beautiful and bold presentiment that dandy is not in the past, but differentiates in a full diversity the dandyism, making it his own signature.

Dandies through the centuries: Contemporary dandies

Dandies through the centuries: Contemporary dandies

Jim Fairfax is a New York-based interior designer, who in his witty play wished to present his exterior in a suit jacket and a vest in the not boring shade of dove gray, with high English shoulder and a dominant rounded lapel.

Dandies through the centuries: Karl Lagerfeld

Dandies through the centuries: Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld has reached a level of disturbing dandyism in the maturity of his fashion career. Weight loss and plastic surgery had to proclaim the convulsions of his fashion presence, but his mouth strongly reminded that of the elderly Coco Chanel, which resulted in a grimace over strictness and fashionable contempt.

Dandies through the centuries: Cecil Beaton

Dandies through the centuries: Cecil Beaton

Sir Cecil Walter Hardy Beaton CBE (1904-1980) was an English fashion, portrait and war photographer. He often photographed the Royal Family for official publication and was considered the most elegant man in England during the 30s and 40s.

Dandies through the centuries: Michael Fish

Dandies through the centuries: Michael Fish

Michael Fish is the absolute dandy of the 60s, who returned the baroque brocade liveries, shirts with plastron, quillings, frill and the whole excessiveness of Macaronism.

Dandies through the centuries: Charles Baudelaire

Dandies through the centuries: Charles Baudelaire

Charles Pierre Baudelaire was a French poet, essayist, art critic, and pioneering translator of Edgar Allan Poe, born in Paris, France, in 1821. His most famous work Les Fleurs du mal expresses the changing nature of beauty in modern, industrializing Paris during the 19th century.

Dandies through the centuries: Beau Brummell

Dandies through the centuries: Beau Brummell

Beau Brummell is credited with introducing and establishing the perfectly fitted and tailored bespoke garments as a trend in menswear. He is the 'father' of dandyism.

Brioni - the story of success

Brioni - the story of success

Brioni is the name of an island in the Adriatic Sea, close to the coast of former Yugoslavia. Before World War II it was a favorite getaway for the rich Europeans, and later - a favorite vacation spot for Yugoslav leader, Marshal Tito. Nazareno Fonticoli and Gaetano Savini chose the name of the island for their brand for two reasons...

Alexander McQueen - the bad kid of British fashion

Alexander McQueen - the bad kid of British fashion

The movie about Alexander McQueen, presented during the Sofia Film Fest, is a perfidiously satisfying direction of Andrew Haigh, who is pretty famous for his odious movies about male prostitution in London and for the pious unpleasant sides of homoerotic love and perversion.

You have to think differently before you can dress differently - Peculiar to Mr Fish

You have to think differently before you can dress differently - Peculiar to Mr Fish

In 1966, after 9 years at Turnbull & Asser and a short period as John Steven's assistant, Michael Fish opened his own store called 'Mr. Fish'. The exclusiveness of the store is determined by the high prices - usually about £35 for a jacket, £100 - for a suit, and £8-20 - for a shirt - defined by the generously used expensive fabrics.

Dandy Lifestyle Hunting by De Oost

Dandy Lifestyle Hunting by De Oost

De Oost Bespoke Tailoring is a Dutch tailoring house with a contemporary sense of style & personal attention. They design and tailor business-, leisure- and formal wear for gentlemen.

The dandy style: 'MAX & MORITZ tailored' collection - Limited Edition

The dandy style: 'MAX & MORITZ tailored' collection - Limited Edition

'MAX & MORITZ tailored' collection happily gives meeting to several fashion institutions, reigning ultimately and horrific in the contemporary men's elegance - the traditions of Italian tailoring, English fashion prejudices, essentially embodied in the phenomenon of Macaronism, and a special hedonism associated with the concept soive.

Première Vision Paris through Dandy's eyes

Première Vision Paris through Dandy's eyes

It was full with Bohemian outfits in which Military elements are built, strange items such as corkscrews, which gave me carte blanche to move conceptually among them with my protruding from the pockets silver spoons, boutonnieres, vases and countless monarchical needles like a more gallant, but not old-fashioned scout.

The privilege of ordering Kiton

The privilege of ordering Kiton

At Kiton they sew definitely by hand with white cotton threads; the shoulder (so-called Neapolitan shoulder) - the most important element of a jacket - is shaped by hand to receive volume and is jacketed - also by hand - with silk threads.

The exquisite gentleman - a man obsessed with personal elegance

The exquisite gentleman - a man obsessed with personal elegance

Sartorial elegance isn't just a hobby for this breed of very-well-put-together men - it's their life's calling. Serena Altschul explores the world of the dandy, which Nathaniel "Natty" Adams (author of "I Am Dandy") and photographer Rose Callahan define as a man "obsessed with personal elegance."

Тhe cultural history of dandyism

Тhe cultural history of dandyism

Nathaniel Adams, co-author of the book "I am Dandy," discusses the cultural history of dandyism, gives a tour of his personal wardrobe, and examines the way the theatrics of fashion relate to a person's inner character.

The new face of Milan

The new face of Milan

I felt the greatest pleasure at the vintage stand, where I brought from dark wine red retrograde sunglasses with green lenses and gold inlaysand also a wonderful red wine pochette on green drops and a black bow tie with small green apples.

The most elegant man in the world

The most elegant man in the world

Lapo Elkann was Fiat's marketing manager and manager of brand promotion, he has the fame of a seducer, he is a friend of Henry Kissinger and is a passionate admirer of Juventus FC. Almost everything that assuaged peacefully in modern men's fashion today was part of Lapo's fashion experiments over the years. He is a classic - like the cut of the special cuff of his grandfather's shirts, so that his expensive watch can be seen ...

The Blazer - Another living fashion legend

The Blazer - Another living fashion legend

The single-breasted blazer has no military background. It comes from the club jackets that in the 19th century are worn by the British boating societies. The navy blue is not mandatory, although a single-breasted blazer in other colors is not commonly seen, despite the American love for blazers in bottle green, magenta or yellow.

Men's suit Classic patterns and motifs

Men's suit Classic patterns and motifs

Donegal Tweed - a great fabric for sport jackets, that could be perfectly matched with wool, silk or Irish Popelin (wool and silk blend) ties.
Shepherd's Check - much loved, comparatively rustic motif for Derby Tweed. There are different color combinations and figures sizes.

A former king, but not uncrowned King of fashion

A former king, but not uncrowned King of fashion

The Duke of Windsor - first as Prince of Wales and later while living in exile because of his sympathies for Hitler and his marriage to Wallies Simpson - loved to experiment, although the military uniforms perfectly matched his somewhat decadent face. I won't forget his breeches and boots during one walk with the Japanese princess through the gardens of Balmoral castle.

The wretched clichés of Pitti Uomo

The wretched clichés of Pitti Uomo

Rare colors - a museum of fashion. Crazy rivalry who is wearing a rarer color. An exhibiton of parrots. But rare colors are in the museum of clothing in Florence and have a genuine charm, cultivated from the time.

Pitti Uomo - The unique place for menswear - Everything a Dandy needs

Pitti Uomo - The unique place for menswear - Everything a Dandy needs

At PittiUomo you can find everything a Dandy needs! Yes, that's true. I visited the fair with a real Dandy and he confirmed that. He was happy to see such a variety of exquisite suits, shoes, leather bags, glasses and other accessories.

The most stylish men at Pitti Uomo 89

The most stylish men at Pitti Uomo 89

It is an undeniable fact that at Pitti Uomo in Florence you can see the most stylish men. Last week I visited Pitti Uomo 89 and saw it myself. Below you can find a selection of the most stylish men in my opinion. What makes them look so well? Read what are the most important things that distinguish them.

The Ecuadorian Corozo buttons

The Ecuadorian Corozo buttons

The large fruits of the tropical palm of the genus Phytelephas, which is also called 'tagua' or 'corozo' hide several brown seeds with very hard white core. It is very similar to ivory and that's why it is called 'vegetable ivory'. Local craftsmen produce wonderful miniature sculptors, valuing the similarity with the precious material.

Pitti Uomo 89 - A spectacular Fashion-Art composite, or How the elegant man feels like a cathedral

Pitti Uomo 89 - A spectacular Fashion-Art composite, or How the elegant man feels like a cathedral

Pitti Uomo gives stage not so much of the foisted fashion trends, but it's more like a chivalrous tournament between men who is the most elegant. That's why the eyes are crossed like rapiers and the arrogance is followed by unconcealed curiosity. But the protagonist is not so the elegant man but the taste...

Pitti People: Vladimir Ștefan Popa

Pitti People: Vladimir Ștefan Popa

During this year's edition of the trade show Pitti Uomo, you could meet all kinds of interesting personas - stylish, different, elegant, dressed to impress. One of them was Vladimir Ștefan Popa - he is an Author & the Creative Director of the men's fashion blog The Essence of Style.

Dandyism as a Style

Dandyism as a Style

The creator of this style is the previously mentioned Beau Brummell, who defines dandyism as the last burst of heroism in decadent ages and compares it with poetic creativity, with the most severe monastic discipline of keeping such a brilliant self-control, which surprises everyone, except a dandy.

Elements of Modern Classic Dress. Missurasu Napoli, Sprezzatura

Elements of Modern Classic Dress. Missurasu Napoli, Sprezzatura

When we say 'Neapolitan cut', we inevitably come to the most famous feature of the Neapolitan jacket - soft shoulder. This atlas, which holds on its shoulders, as the Italians say sullespalle, the secret of Italian male elegance, a great lightness achieved in a difficult way, the core of the concept of sprezzatura.

Gentleman's dress - Wedding Celebrations

Gentleman's dress - Wedding Celebrations

The wedding, which is a church sacrament and sentimental moment in the life of everyone, requires you making extraordinary effort for your dress style. The above standards are valid: tailcoat - in the evening and morning jacket - by day.

Gentleman's dress - Formal or Semi-formal

Gentleman's dress - Formal or Semi-formal

According to the Formal dress code, men wear classic suits, preferably black or evening blue. In some social circles Semi-formal can also mean Black Tie. But in the general case this is a term for the most informal of formal dress standards. Instead of belt, a vest and a bow tie in another color can be added to the tuxedo.

Gentleman's dress - Black Tie

Gentleman's dress - Black Tie

If Black Tie is written on the invitation, it means formal evening dress or tuxedo. It is worn only after 6 PA. Initially it appeared in the English aristocratic society as a garment suitable for smoking rooms, where gentlemen seclude, from where its name comes - a smoking jacket.

Gentleman's dress - White Tie

Gentleman's dress - White Tie

In the presence of great persons, dignitaries and officials in the evening men wear full evening wear, particularly - a tailcoat made of worsted yarn fabric, a white pique vest, a white shirt with a broker collar, again made of pique, with double cuffs and cufflinks, a white tie - a pique bow tie, white batiste pochette, black trousers with double satin edging...

Gentleman's dress - Evening Party and Official Meetings

Gentleman's dress - Evening Party and Official Meetings

For an official meeting of business nature a dark blue suit faintly striped or discretely checked is suitable. Blue ink, leaden, anthracite, mouse grey-brown, chocolate-brown are also suitable. Once again a white shirt with double cuffs with a monogram and cufflinks and a tie in black, in pastel colors, dotted, English or American stripes and in no case other figurines, flowers and Mickey Mouse.

Gentleman's dress - Apotheosis of tailors

Gentleman's dress - Apotheosis of tailors

The gentleman unthinkably loves the fine fabrics of Loro Piana, delicately dramatic folds of Napolisu Мisura, smartly nervous, yet perfect naturalness of hand stitching, more than sensual, thoughtful proportions almost in the sense of the canon of Polykleitos, museum memory of labels with a monogram and a date of sewing, flirting authenticity of buttonholes, semi-closeness of the garment above the most expressive part of the human body - arm.

Test yourself - How Dandy Are You?

Test yourself - How Dandy Are You?

If you have read our article The dandy style and you found in yourself some of the described characteristics, but you are not completely sure if you can call yourself a Dandy, here is a test to help you.

The modern dandy

The modern dandy

The dandy style has fan and followers all over the world. And we're going to present you some of them, starting with Ljubomir Milchev – Dandy.

The dandy style

The dandy style

Dandy (a.k.a beau or gallant) - a man who places particular importance upon physical appearance, refined language, and leisurely hobbies, pursued with the appearance of nonchalance in a cult of self.