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Beau Brummell: Dedicated Follower of Fashion

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1800s Beau Brummell Dandies Dandy Dedicated Fashion Follower Frock James Purefoy The Kinks Regency
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George Bryan "Beau" Brummell (1778-1840) was a fastidious dresser who popularized the "Dandy" look. He is often credited as the father of the modern-day suit. According to The Times Online, he is "the most important figure in British fashion history."

He was once quoted as saying, "I have no talents other than to dress; my genius is in the wearing of clothes."

Footage:
Beau Brummell: This Charming Man
(starring James Purefoy as the Beau himself)

Music:
Dedicated Follower of Fashion by the Kinks

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Beau Brummell: Dedicated Follower of Fashion

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  • I guess everyone ...

    I guess everyone here knows this song is from the Kinks.
    They intended to critisize the addiction of clothe fashion that emerged in the 60's (Carnaby street and so)
    This clip is a curiosity

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  • A couple of years ...

    A couple of years ago there was a biographical movie about Edie Sedgwick. I mean, Edie F**king Sedgwick, for Christ's sake. Compared to her, Beau Brummel was a figure of major historical importance.

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  • beau brummel as a ...

    beau brummel as a person does not desereve this biopic and in turn this biopic does not deserve this montage...

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  • Of course!That's ...

    Of course!That's what I like! :)

    By ArbiterElegantium [Affiliate User] 1212596474 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Arbiter... I think ...

    Arbiter... I think you're taking this far too seriously. ;)

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  • The original is ...

    The original is still the best, sorry Khamarupa, but the music just isn't very good. I wish I could find this movie somewhere.

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  • Good job! (Or ...

    Good job! (Or should I say "exquisite tailoring")? In any case, it fits the song splendidly!

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  • con todo respeto ...

    con todo respeto porque es el hombre de una amiga....pero es muuuyyy lindo!!!
    too hot!

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  • For the advice of ...

    For the advice of the french fellow:
    Kinks = Mods = proletarian Dandyism.

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  • Kinks and Brummell, ...

    Kinks and Brummell, so cool!

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  • Je m'excuse si mes ...

    Je m'excuse si mes propos ont outrepassés ma pensée...
    Je suis une modérée:je ne prétend pas ne pas aimer cette vidéo!Il est évident que je partage ton amour du dandysme et ton intèrêt pour Brummel...
    Alors bien sur Brummel autocrate de la fashion,bien sur Brummel despote de l'élégance...
    Simplement je faisait remarquer que cette musique avait un côté beaucoup trop "Beatles" pour vraiment représenter l'esprit du dandysme...

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  • Pardonnez mon ...

    Pardonnez mon français faible-- cette réponse a été écrite à l'aide d'un traducteur internet. Je suis désolé que vous n'aimiez pas ma vidéo. La chanson est au sujet d'un homme qui suit les tendances les plus récentes de mode. Les voyages d'homme du magasin au magasin dans sa tentative de regarder toujours son meilleur. Il est un sectateur consacré de mode. Sa dévotion et l'enthousiasme pour s'habiller par éloquence correspond bien au beau Brummell.

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  • Un Brummel presque ...

    Un Brummel presque convaincant...mais par pitié!Cette musique ne correspond décidement ni au personnage ni au dandysme...!

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  • I didn't realize ...

    I didn't realize that at the time, but now that I've re-watched yours, it does. It is pretty cool.

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  • And it seems our ...

    And it seems our video picks up right where yours leaves off! How cool is that!! ;)

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