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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This brand is so rooted in black dandyism and black fashion.
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Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Aug. 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
The exhibition explores the evolution of Black dandyism in a masterful way.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 6 May 2025
Alicia Keys, Teyana Taylor, Savannah James and more incorporated pinstripes into their respective looks, paying homage to Black dandyism.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Aug. 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
The exhibition explores the evolution of Black dandyism in a masterful way.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 6 May 2025
Alicia Keys, Teyana Taylor, Savannah James and more incorporated pinstripes into their respective looks, paying homage to Black dandyism.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Dandyism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dandyism. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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