Mai 15, 2012
von Melanie Grundmann
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Zu den lächerlichsten und abgeschmacktesten Auswüchsen unserer Modethorheiten und — Zierbengeleien gehören die zur Ungebühr gepflegten Halsbinden und Cravaten unserer Männer und Männlein nach der Mode. Denn wir sind keinesweges gesonnen, allen Halsbinden und Halstüchern, die, durch Klima und Lebensweise … Weiterlesen
Mai 3, 2012
von Melanie Grundmann
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But though the French are justly chargeable with this fault, they are exempt from another of an opposite character, but equally offensive to good taste, which now seems fairly to have become the vice of English society, and is finding … Weiterlesen
Mai 1, 2012
von Melanie Grundmann
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THERE can scarcely be imagined a more difficult and unpleasant task, or one upon which writers are constrained to use so much delicacy, as that of censuring their neighhours for any inaccuracy in their conduct, or for exhibiting any weakness … Weiterlesen
April 29, 2012
von Melanie Grundmann
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The enormous power of custom and fashion has perhaps never yet been duly estimated by the bulk of temperance reformers. It is not only that which induces many to begin to drink, and to continue drinking,— many who have no … Weiterlesen
April 25, 2012
von Melanie Grundmann
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OR, Brief reflections on reading in Goldsmith’s Animal Nature, an account of the changes from the Grub to the Butterfly. BY ONE OF THE FANCY. “Shall the poor worm that shocks thy sight, The humblest form in Nature’, train, Thus … Weiterlesen
April 22, 2012
von Melanie Grundmann
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BY S. A. HURLBUT. What is a dandy? Whence comes he, and whither does he tend? Has he any responsibility for use or abuse of his powers? These are questions deserving of serious consideration, and, perhaps, susceptible of a definite … Weiterlesen
April 17, 2012
von Melanie Grundmann
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Auf arte lief kürzlich diese Dokumentation über Sapeure in Kinshasa. Es scheint, als kehre das Dandytum hier zu seinen Ursprüngen zurück, bevor die intellektuelle Überformung einsetzte; eine Entwicklung, die im gegenwärtigen, vorrangig vom Dandytum als Mode geprägten öffentlichen Diskurs schon … Weiterlesen
April 12, 2012
von Melanie Grundmann
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Last year, we’ve seen the sapeurs of the Congo – men who meet up once a week, dress up in sartorial elegance and spend the night dancing, chatting and drinking. Now, South Africa has it’s own kind of modern dandyism … Weiterlesen
Februar 10, 2012
von Melanie Grundmann
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It must not be supposed that the love of fine dress is confined to city dandies and dandisettes. By no means; for travellers tell us that among the tribes that inhabit the far west, the young Indian men have a … Weiterlesen
Juli 10, 2011
von Melanie Grundmann
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The inhabitants of this metropolis, have been lately amused with the exhibition of the little low crowned, broad brimmed hats, about eight inches high, which are becoming very fashionable among the bon ton. It is really laughable to see a … Weiterlesen