Ian Kelly
Biographer, actor, screenwriter, and playwright, known for his biography on Beau Brummel. He provides historical context on dandyism, Beau Brummel, and the Regency era.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 54min
The movement that unlocked a new masculinity – Dandyism
Pedro Mendes, a men's fashion expert, guides a discussion with Rose Callahan, a renowned photographer, Chris Breward, a fashion historian, Ian Kelly, a biographer, and Monica Miller, an Africana Studies professor. They dive into the evolution of dandyism, exploring how it reshapes modern masculinity. From Beau Brummell's impact on men's fashion to the role of Black dandyism in social change, the guests highlight fashion as a powerful form of self-expression and resistance against societal norms, all while celebrating diversity and individuality.
Jun 25, 2020 • 32min
10. Suits
Ian Kelly, a historian and biographer, dives into the life of Beau Brummell, the man credited with revolutionizing men's fashion. They explore how Brummell’s influence ushered in the era of minimalist suits, blending elegance with restraint. Discussion spans the shift from ornate court dress to modern tailoring, the significance of military-inspired uniforms, and the rise of fashion celebrity culture. They also touch on how contemporary icons like Billy Porter challenge the norms, suggesting that a new style revolution might be on the horizon.
