Oktober 25, 2010
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The last number of the Edinburgh Review remarks, in the course of one of its papers, that any person living much in London during the last few years, must have observed the great improvement of general society, the gradual disappearance … Weiterlesen
Oktober 16, 2010
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I have for some time put been visited by unpleasant suspicions that I belonged to the unfortunate class called Dandies. Of late my apprehensions have become so strong, in consequence of many significant winks and shrugs > directed at me … Weiterlesen
Oktober 13, 2010
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Our brothers of the press have “rowed us up Salt River” so vigorously of late, that we are driven to steal their oars and build a raft to get home again, very glad indeed, by the way, that home is … Weiterlesen
Oktober 2, 2010
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Apart, however, from the desire of astonishing my rivals in love and coxcombry, I was overjoyed at the prospect of entering that renowned circle,, the school of my art,, the cradle of infant dandyism,, the incipient Order that was to … Weiterlesen
November 1, 2009
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‘Qui refute, muse !’ says a French adage. I do not remember ever refusing anything, except the Consulship of Sierra-Leone, and a proffered journey in my friend Archdeacon P.’s carriage, which was going down to Yorkshire at the tail of … Weiterlesen
Januar 10, 2009
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“Monsieur Tonson come again.” Coleman. My dear Friends, My last communication informed you of a number of gentlemen, including myself, having associated together under the title of: The New-haven Dandy Club, and chosen for our President, a member who appeared … Weiterlesen
The gentlemen from Dandyism.net posted “The Test of Dandy Knowledge“, so be sure to find out where you stand.
Juli 17, 2008
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A quatre épingles. (Fr.) , “With four pins.” A man whose dress is distinguished by an affectation of superior dandyism, is said to be mis à quatre épingles, or, tiré à quatre épingles, or as the English say, just come … Weiterlesen
Juli 14, 2008
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No insect has delighted me more than the Gnat. In my boyhood, the shrill sound of its tiny horn was sufficient to conjure up a thousand visions of elves and fairies, and even now that sound will remind me of … Weiterlesen
Juli 12, 2008
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XII. Avoid all excess in your costume. A gentleman will never caricature his person like a singe fop in modern farce. A wealthy man can afford to appear plain and neat , a poor man sometimes is compelled to dress … Weiterlesen