While we're on the subject of dandies, I think I'll take a shot at answering Paul's comment about whether or not metrosexuals are todays dandies. It's an interesting topic.
I do think that Regency dandies will be found to have had a greater intellectual impact on succeeding generations than metrosexuals, and that's because they were better versed in culture. Go to iTunes and listen to Stephen Fry's podcast on language. Fry doesn't dress like a dandy, but he was influenced by that culture, and you'll hear for yourself how powerful dandyism is when its allied to a good classical education.
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