Behind the Bastards Part One: Beau Brummell: The First Celebrity and Inventor of the Suit and Tie
Jul 16, 2024
Fashion expert Princess Weekes joins Robert to discuss Beau Brummell, the first fashion influencer and celebrity. They explore Brummell's impact on modern fashion, his idolization of a celebrity, and the humorous aspects of his era. The conversation delves into Brummell's charismatic qualities and his privileged upbringing, shedding light on his complex character and influence in the fashion world.
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Beau Brummell's Fashion Legacy
- Beau Brummell created the modern suit and tie look by combining existing trends in a way that guaranteed its dominance.
- He essentially founded the concept of fashion influencing and celebrity culture analogously to today's social media influencers.
Reframing Beau's Fashion Impact
- Beau Brummell was a creative disruptor, not the cause of boring men's fashion.
- He thrived by blending wit and social acumen rather than crushing male self-expression.
Brummell's Unusual Upbringing
- Beau Brummell grew up among aristocracy but was technically a wealthy commoner.
- Women who knew him praised his respectful behavior and likability, unusual for his era and class.