Finding Dandy: Flickr

This photo makes me laugh...

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Dandies Online: What Is James Wearing?

I just stumbled upon the blog "What Is James Wearing?". Blogger James Andrew is an interior designer who captures his eccentric daily style in photos. James is the ultimate New School Dandy. He describes his style as "a mixture of old school and fashion, trying to keep a vibe that is young, sexy, and fresh - appropriate for where and what I am doing. I usually lean toward being a bit more dressed up - elegant, without being overly formal. I also like to challenge staid ideas regarding menswear, pushing the boundaries a bit beyond what is traditionally considered masculine.” James, each day I look forward to you answering your own question, what are you wearing?

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Vintage Dandy: Life Magazine

Charles Lindbergh consulting a weather report, from the Life Magazine Archive, June 1927. Ahhh, it was another time...

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Genuine Dandy Clothier: Harris Tweed

Since the mid-1800's the legendary Harris Tweed label has been associated with fine gentlemen's clothing. However, up until recently, the Scottish company only provided the material used by other clothiers. That has all changed with the debut of Harris Tweed's own line of Jackets. Currently only offering one design in four different fabrics, the jackets retail on the company's web site at $500. For a more affordable Harris Tweed option, check out our Christy's walker hat, also made of genuine Harris Tweed. (Via men.style.com.)

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Dandies Online: The Tweed Run

Via the blogs A Continuous Lean, Lark About, and Hollister Hovey I found these amazing photos from the Tweed Run in London, a bike ride/social event for the dapper members of the London Fixed-Gear And Single-Speed Winter Dress Club. Per the invitation, the suggested attire was: "woolen plus fours, harris tweed jackets, flat caps, fair isle jumpers, alpaca coats, merino wool team jerseys, cycling skirts, cravats or ties, and of course a hip flask of brandy."

Awards were presented for "most dapper chap, best moustache, most enviable period bicycle, and the doff of the cap award for most civilised behaviour on the day." How did I miss the event?

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Vintage Dandy

These guys look sharp but you know they're up to no good...

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FineAndDandyShop.com Press

Some great blog features:

1/26/09 Josh Spear, Trendspotting - "A great one stop shop for all your dapper/dandy needs. I particularly like their selection of hats, especially the brimmed ones which I hope to see more men wearing."

1/26/09 Damn I Like That! - "The Black Argyle Marcoliani Socks from Fine and Dandy should be added to those tired black socks you think go with everything."

1/15/09 Mr. Peacock Style - "A very thoughtful and reasonably priced collection of accessories that would appeal to any gentleman peacock."

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Vintage Dandy: Old School NYC Shoe Stores

Check out this great post about old school New York City shoe stores from gentlemanly blog A Continuous Lean.

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Dandies In Print: A Well-Dressed Gentleman's Pocket Guide

A necessity for every dapperly-dressed dude, A Well-Dressed Gentleman's Pocket Guide by Oscar Lenius is the perfect concise guide for all things dandy. From topics Formal Wear to Overcoats, a brief history is provided as well as an over-view of materials and proper usage. With this handy guide, gents have no excuse for looking anything less than a million bucks.

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Dandies Online: Lookbook.nu Part 3

Here are a few more recent photos from lookbook.nu. It's amazing how many dandy-inspired photos I've seen. And even more interesting is that these guys adapting this dapper look are all under 30.

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