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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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.
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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
Tailoring came with an air of effortless dandyism, with indigo overcoats and mustard pleated shorts before moving toward hiking chic, with windbreakers and climbing boots complete with bejeweled socks.
—Alice Pfeiffer, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Initially unveiled as a part of the house’s Fall/Winter 2025 Men’s Collection, the trainer enmeshes the studies of streetwear and dandyism which are the cores of the practices of Williams.
—Essence, 16 June 2025
So the idea of the dandyism for the LV camp was centered around tailoring.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Explaining Black dandyism Met Gala parties, events: All the photos Met Gala taps dandy fashion: Stars who've embraced the style Diddy could have ruled Met Gala 2025.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Black dandyism is both a quiet revolution, a loud statement, and an unshakable legacy.
—Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
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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
Tailoring came with an air of effortless dandyism, with indigo overcoats and mustard pleated shorts before moving toward hiking chic, with windbreakers and climbing boots complete with bejeweled socks.
—Alice Pfeiffer, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Initially unveiled as a part of the house’s Fall/Winter 2025 Men’s Collection, the trainer enmeshes the studies of streetwear and dandyism which are the cores of the practices of Williams.
—Essence, 16 June 2025
So the idea of the dandyism for the LV camp was centered around tailoring.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Explaining Black dandyism Met Gala parties, events: All the photos Met Gala taps dandy fashion: Stars who've embraced the style Diddy could have ruled Met Gala 2025.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Black dandyism is both a quiet revolution, a loud statement, and an unshakable legacy.
—Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
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“Dandyism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dandyism. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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