Gentleman & Dandy - Style Forward Book

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P HILOS OP H Y

Two different philosophies with style as

Can you be both? A Lady’s style displays

their meeting point. The Gentleman’s

etiquette, self-respect and good taste.

appearance is always impeccable and in

A lady’s attire is harmoniously consistent

agreement with the demands of every

with her elegant image, and like her

occasion, with doubtless reverence to the

manners is not affected by her mood

sense of measure and the rules of

and thus does not fluctuate. She embrac-

elegance required. He is a man of good

es classic design and styles, knows

taste who values high quality and is bold

what

enough to add personal style touches.

elements of fashion via splashes of

Then there’s the Dandy, a term born in

colour, accessories and shoe designs.

the early 19th century together with the

Her clothes are timeless and of high

great

The

quality design and materials, indicating

Dandy was the rock star of his era, the

luxury without pretense or social aspira-

man who provoked the old and bewitched

tion. Instead the Siren has a heightened

the young. The Dandy deconstructed

fashion presence; she’s a mirage who

men’s style by transforming it into a

aims to lure with her often sexually

medium for self-expression; he loves the

charged, sometimes even other-worldly

incongruous, battered, strictly personal,

appearance. Her look is inspired by

irreplaceable. Every single one of is looks

drama, eccentric touches, and daring

is a unique creation, a work of art.

details that can all merge together to

revolutionary

movements.

suits

her

and

adds

her

own

create one very feminine, diva-like style.


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