The first french dandy we've spoken to, Philippe.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Finding Dandy: Rue Saint-Merri, Paris
Bow ties were scarce our first day in Paris so we decided we must take the photo of the first guy we saw wearing a bow tie. Here he is and as it turns out, he's from New York!
Finding Dandy: Rue Barbette Paris
We were trying to say "May I take your photo" in french but we don't think he spoke french.
C.H.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Haberdashery Finds: Art In Dress
Some images from Art In Dress, A Magazine Of Men's Wear, i.e. a turn of the century Hart, Schaffner, Marx catalog.
C.H.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Dandies On The Runway: Billy Reid
A few favorite images from the Billy Reid Fall/Winter 2010 Presentation, via Selectism. We call this rustic dandy.
C.H.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Schizophrenic Bow Ties
We recently bought a bow tie with mis-matched ends. Initially we assumed it was the intentional design but then realized it was an error. It quickly became one of our favorite bow ties. The varying pattern/color in the knot adds a bit of additional depth and character. So we put together a few bow ties from the shop. We're sure there might be some purists who will call it bow tie blasphemy. What do you think?
C.H.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
The Family (Dandy) Jewels
My mother recently sent me a care package which included a raggedy red velvet box with an assortment of jewelry from various male family members. I remember the box from when I was a little kid but never had a real appreciation for it. Until now, of course. Some things are obvious treasures like the pocket watch. Some, I don't even know what they are. Perhaps some of our readers might have some insight.
The raggedy red velvet box full of random treasures.
An Elgin pocket watch with chain. I believe that trinket-like thing is a locket which holds two photos.
An engraved silver belt buckle.
A cufflink which I just realized was made of a coin from 1847. Sadly, there's only one.
My grandfather's Gruen wristwatch, engraved indicating that he received it from the New York 4-H Club in 1928. It looks like they made an error in engraving his last name and tried to fix it. The watch is over-wound and isn't currently operable. I need to take it to a watch repairman.
Various miss-matched cufflinks, buttons, clips.
I don't know what these are. You?
I don't know what this. You?
I don't know what this. You?
C.H.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Dandies Online: South Bend Seven
From the blog South Bend Seven:
What do you want to bet the TSA wouldn't let me on a plane wearing these?
Gun-and-holster patterned socks from Fine and Dandy Shop:
Dandies In Print: MR Magazine
In the February issue of MR Magazine (the magazine of menswear retailing), number 5 on the Top 10 Trends list is "Fine An' Dandy: A little gothic, a little glam, velvet and bow ties nudge into the mainstream".
C.H.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
ONE DAY SALE: ALL HATS ON SALE!
For one day only all of our hats and caps are on sale, for as little as just $19. Sale ends at the end of the day, Wednesday, February 17, 2010.
Every gentleman needs a proper hat!
C.H.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Dandies Online: Sewn From The Soul
Our friends Joshua and Travis of Street Etiquette have posted Sewn From The Soul, an online editorial project featuring themselves and five friends (including James Field of The Black Nouveau), in which they pay tribute to Black History Month from a style perspective. We were honored to have contributed in a small way by providing a few accessories for the shoot. Well done gents! See the full slide show here.
C.H.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Presidential Dandy
In honor of President's Day in the US we share some dandy photos of US presidents, via the Life Magazine Archive.
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Andrew Johnson
Herbert Hoover
Abraham Lincoln
C.H.
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