What is Dandyism? A talk with Leon Luchart, the New Editor-in-Chief of Parisian Gentleman.
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- Опубликовано: 4 апр 2024
- In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Hugo welcomes Leon Luchart, 24 years old, who was recently appointed editor-in-chief of the Parisian Gentleman blog.
In this episode, Hugo and Leon discuss the figure of the Dandy. Is Dandyism still alive in 2024? Who are the original dandies? Who was Beau Brummell? Oscar Wilde? Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly? Is it possible to embrace this lifestyle in the 21th century? What are the differences between elegance and dandyism?
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Good video! Some corrections on Oscar Wilde if you will permit: He wasn't openly gay - he sued the Marquess of Queensbury (the father of his lover) for libel for suggesting it. He lost and was then put on trial and convicted of 'Gross indecency and homosexual acts'. Prison broke him mentally, physically and financially as his plays were no longer being performed. He did die in poverty in Paris but it was as a result of his persecution and exile, not from spending too much money on clothes and high living.
A revolt against mediocrity. Love it. Will consider myself a dandy from now on.
I admit I didn’t know the full meaning of the word dandy, but I think today it’s both more needed and easier than before. Let’s be honest; most people today both dress and look like shit. They worship comfort as their god and that’s exactly what both their clothes and their bodies look like. So as a modern dandy, one should both dress well as well as work out and eat healthy to stand out from the herd. Which shouldn’t be difficult, since as one of my friends says: “The bar today is so low it’s practically on the ground.” Wear anything other than jeans and a hoodie and have a healthy body fat percentage and you already look better than most people around you.
One thing to note about UK law is that some laws are never actually repealed. There’s laws several centuries old that people don’t know is still in use today. Some lawyers have got people off using centuries old by-laws, So that story about not being able to arrest someone after a certain time might actually still be in play 😉
At work I’m considered a dandy. I don’t know if that’s true but I enjoy nice clothes and have never tried to guell people thinking that way. However, in the USA anyone not wearing tee shirts, hoodies, sweat paints, joggers, jeans and sneakers is considered a dandy.
The great Os. Wilde wrote "Be yourself, everyone else is already taken" ,thus literally encompassed his worldview. Merci à vous, MM. H. Jacomet & L. Luchart, it was a very insightful & eloquent session, comme d' habitude. 🇨🇦 🇬🇷 🇪🇺
A Gentleman thinks for himself.
A dandy is a gentleman who specializes in being pretentious.
Great history lesson! You always comment English is not your native language - i think you both speak better English than many native speakers. Leon was a very interesting guest and looking sharp!
Have heard this word many times but have now understood it's origin and meaning. Merci Hugo!!
Thank you, another great talk. I love all revolutions against the spirit of this age. "Beauty will save the world".
Another masterclass in podcasts Hugo. I was literally glued from start to finish!
I think, different from both of you, that dandyism does still exist. I think that dandyism as an idea is fluid, not stuck in history. While I agree that dandyism is not an artist wearing boots and a shirt, I think dandyism has transitioned from Oscar Wilde to Cary Grant and the Hollywood icons, and now certain contemporary people - such as those featured in I am Dandy. I'm glad you mentioned it! It's a great book.
What a great discussion. Thank you to all involved for your research & hard work on this subject. I really enjoyed it.
Fantastic! I'm huge fan. Cheers from Brazil!
That quote by Glenn O'Brien was very interesting (at
The only thesis possibly more French would be one about railway strikes. Jokes aside, very interesting talk!
I have been quietly watching as I'm writing four books this year, but had to pop in to comment. Another great video gentlemen! God bless you
Again, Hugo thak you for a great topic.................