Dandy Video: 100 Years

100 years of East London style in 100 seconds. Sept 13th 1911 - Sept 13th 2011.

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Handkerchiefs For Fall

We've started adding items to the shop site for fall. First up, handkerchiefs.

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Dandy Video: Lanvin Fall 2011

I must say, I was rather amused by this music video/lookbook for Lanvin's Fall 2011 collection:

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Hurricane Day Activities For Dandies

1) Learn and perfect tying a new necktie knot (or learn to tie a bow for the first time).

2) Iron your cotton and linen pocket squares; steam your silks.

3) Shine your shoes.

4) Catch up on your favorite style blogs.

5) Clean out your closet. Reorganize and purge.

6) Sew on missing buttons/other various clothes mending.

7) Polish your tie bars, collar pins, cufflinks, and other metal jewelry.

 

8) Go through your closet and make a pile for your tailor of clothing that needs alterations.

9) Arrange your neckwear by material/color.

10) Online shopping of course!

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Summer Dandy

It's summer! How do you cope with the heat and yet still look your Fine And Dandy best? Send us a photo of your interpretation of Summer Dandy to info@FineAndDandyShop.com. Contributions will be posted each Friday. 

Mark:

Nathan:

Rashon:

 Dennis:

Enrique:

Matt: 

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Dandies On Screen: The Great Gatsby

The buzz about Baz Luhrmann's upcoming remake of The Great Gatsby with Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan has prompted me to revisit the 1974 version starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow. The film paints a visually stunning picture of 1920's aristocracy of  New York City and Long Island and provides tons of style inspiration.

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1 Day Necktie Special

Complimentary Tie Bar With Purchase Of Tie

Each necktie purchased today will automatically qualify for a complimentary Rectangular Silver Tie Bar (a $29 value). Just mention "Tie Bar" in the comments of the checkout page. Sale ends at the end of the day today (Wednesday, August 24th).

 

ENTER SHOP

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Dandies On TV: The Hour

I'm always a sucker for a period television series so you can bet that the DVR is set for the BBC's The Hour, set in a 1950's news room. Here's a video about the style and design components of the program.

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Vintage Dandy: Hair

Since I first started collecting old dandy photos I've noticed how hairstyles differ from today. Here are some favorites.

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Summer Dandy

It's summer! How do you cope with the heat and yet still look your Fine And Dandy best? Send us a photo of your interpretation of Summer Dandy to info@FineAndDandyShop.com. Contributions will be posted each Friday. 

Brent:

Florent:

David:

Jose:

Enrique:

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Dandies In Print: GQ

These photos of James Marsden in the September issue of GQ make me excited for Fall!

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Dandy Event: Jazz Age Lawn Party

We'll have a booth again this weekend at the Jazz Age Lawn Party on NYC's Governors Island. We hope to see you there in your dapper/flapper finest!

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Quotable Dandy

"Looking good isn't self-importance; it's self-respect. If you want to look better - and who doesn't? - give dressing right a go." Charles Hix in Dressing Right

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Dandy Details

Every dandy knows it's all about the details.

(photo: Justin Bridges)

(photo: José Lemus)

(click image to enlarge)

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Ivy League Dandy: Cornell 1964 - The Year Of The Plaid Blazer

This morning while browsing through my recently acquired 1964 yearbook from Cornell University I noticed the prevalence of the plaid blazer. Love the look!

Phi Delta Theta

Phi Epsilon Pi

Psi Upsilon

Sigma Nu

Sigma Phi Epsilon

Theta Xi

Phi Delta Theta

 

Phi Epsilon Pi

Delta Kappa Epsilon

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