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Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Beau Brummell: The First Celebrity and Inventor of the Suit and Tie
Jul 18, 2024
Princess Weekes discusses Beau Brummell, the 19th-century fashion icon and modern celebrity. They explore his rebellious lifestyle, disdain for medical practices, evolution of class and fashion, British Navy significance, and King George IV's obsession with military attire. They also touch on Brummell's impact on fashion, society, and celebrity culture.
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- Beau Brummell revolutionized men's fashion by emphasizing quality fabrics and sleek cuts over ornate and expensive clothing.
- Brummell's witty remarks about people's outfits at parties established him as a key figure in Western celebrity culture.
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Beau Brummell's Influence on Fashion
Beau Brummell revolutionizes men's fashion by emphasizing quality fabrics and sleek cuts over ornate and expensive clothing. He pioneers a new style that embraces simplicity, structure, and understatement, rejecting the extravagance of pre-revolutionary fashions. Brummell's vision of refined menswear becomes popular as he sets a trend for tailored, monochrome suits that showcase natural attributes.
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