At the turn of the 19th century, dandyism was a new fashion trend amongst the upper class in the United Kingdom and France. The three ensembles in this exhibition reflect dandyism fashion philosophies and the continued influence from George “Beau” Brummell (1778-1840), an English gentlemen who is frequently referred to as the father of dandyism, the Industrial Revolution, and of course many other influences on fashion, style, and dress.
Curated by:
Colton Fangmeier, undergraduate student in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design and intern at ISU Textiles and Clothing Museum.
Kelly L. Reddy-Best, faculty advisor, associate professor, Apparel, Merchandising, and Design
