Regency dandy and father of modern men’s fashion, Beau Brummell (1778-1840), was known for his fitted suits and elaborate cravats, inspiring contemporary dandy Karl Lagerfeld to design Brummell-esque collars for the femmes at Chanel for this fall. Chanel.com
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Whereas the society fop of the 1920s couldn’t leave home without a dark three-piece suit, pocket square, shined shoes and bowler hat, the contemporary dandy can take more liberties with pattern, color and even shoes. Think reformed street urchin. From the Libertine Fall 2009 collection, ilovelibertine.com
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A pair of round sunglasses is like a hands-free summer version of a monocle. Shopnastygal.com
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A Panama hat is perfect for promenading near the surf, or more likely, in the city. Also recommended for hosts of Kentucky Derby cocktail parties. www.bblessing.com
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A man in pink is a man who thinks. Opening Ceremony for Uniqlo pastel pink shirt. www.uniqlo.com
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The much-anticipated UK store Topshop opens its US branch in New York on Thursday, April 2, so no more waiting on waistcoats. www.topshop.com
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The latest fragrance from Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle smells like Baudelaire wearing a velvet coat and crisp white cravat while dancing through sweat at Studio 54, then ending the night with a long walk through an Indonesian garden. www.barneys.com
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The dandy is a flâneur, a walker about town who carefully takes in urbanity and humanity. Thus, a little bad weather should not be a deterrent nor should it have to involve clunky rain boots. These plastic oxfords from Brazil-based Melissa, designed in collaboration with Alexandre Herchcovitch, look deceptively like patent leather. www.melissaplasticdreams.com
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