dandyism
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These shoes add an edge of dandyism to the classic derby. — Max Berlinger, GQ, "The Best Black Derbies Are Durable All-Occasion Anti-Sneakers You Can Wear With Anything," 10 Jan. 2018 That’s a nod to Edwardian fashion that’s at the heart of dandyism. — Errin Haines Whack, The Seattle Times, "Q&A with author of ‘Dandy Lion,’ which stylishly rejects black male stereotypes," 4 June 2017 There’s a transnational influence also present that is not necessarily present in traditional dandyism. — Errin Haines Whack, The Seattle Times, "Q&A with author of ‘Dandy Lion,’ which stylishly rejects black male stereotypes," 4 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dandyism.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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