dandyism
noun
dan·dy·ism
ˈdan-dē-ˌi-zəm 
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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Whether leaning into Black dandyism or embracing off-kilter wigs, the rapper-musician has sustained his level of expression through music and clothing throughout his music career.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Aug. 2025
In a time when personal identity is increasingly celebrated and explored, dandyism encourages individuals to embrace sartorial statements that defy conventions.
—Michele Smith, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
The exhibition, which explores the importance of clothing and style to the formation of Black identities in the Atlantic diaspora, will be arranged by 12 characteristics of Black dandyism.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Much of Black dandyism involves taking elements of European menswear and infusing them with an African diasporic sensibility, including bright colors for suits, ties, pocket squares, and hats as a form of cultural expression.
—Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Lame attended the 2025 Met Gala in May, celebrating the theme of Black dandyism in style with a bespoke gray zoot suit-style ensemble.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 June 2025
The Marxist takeover of fashion language, aided by a fawning media, is a major offense, but the dandyism gala also shamelessly appropriated black American culture.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 May 2025
Black dandyism is just one lens into that larger story, offering a way to think more thoughtfully about how clothing is used beyond trends and celebrity.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
But Black dandyism is about more than just aesthetics, Vogue reports.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Aug. 2025
In a time when personal identity is increasingly celebrated and explored, dandyism encourages individuals to embrace sartorial statements that defy conventions.
—Michele Smith, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
The exhibition, which explores the importance of clothing and style to the formation of Black identities in the Atlantic diaspora, will be arranged by 12 characteristics of Black dandyism.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Much of Black dandyism involves taking elements of European menswear and infusing them with an African diasporic sensibility, including bright colors for suits, ties, pocket squares, and hats as a form of cultural expression.
—Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Lame attended the 2025 Met Gala in May, celebrating the theme of Black dandyism in style with a bespoke gray zoot suit-style ensemble.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 June 2025
The Marxist takeover of fashion language, aided by a fawning media, is a major offense, but the dandyism gala also shamelessly appropriated black American culture.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 May 2025
Black dandyism is just one lens into that larger story, offering a way to think more thoughtfully about how clothing is used beyond trends and celebrity.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
But Black dandyism is about more than just aesthetics, Vogue reports.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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“Dandyism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dandyism. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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