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Definition of dandyism
1 : the style or conduct of a dandy
2 : a literary and artistic style of the latter part of the 19th century marked by artificiality and excessive refinement
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That’s a nod to Edwardian fashion that’s at the heart of dandyism.
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There’s a transnational influence also present that is not necessarily present in traditional dandyism.
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First Known Use of dandyism
1819
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