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Fashion commands manner just as much as manner commands the man.
They used to say, “Manners maketh man” that a person’s true character is revealed through behaviour, conduct, and courtesy. True, it’s a timeless idea. But as Coco Chanel once said, “Elegance is when the inside is as beautiful as the outside.” Today, how we dress, carry ourselves, how others perceive us, and even how we feel and behave are a reflection of who we are. That’s where dandy fashion makes its mark, being one of the sophisticated and polished styles. This year, dandy fashion is staging a comeback, and it’s making its way into everyone’s wardrobe, not just that of the gents.
One standout moment this year was the 2025 Met Gala in May, themed Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. The theme revisited the role of fashion, particularly dandyism, in shaping black identity across the Atlantic diaspora, especially in the U.S. and Europe. It was inspired by Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. While the looks on the red carpet were extravagant, the influence runs deeper. It’s a movement already rippling into everyday style, culture, and conversation.
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Take the office siren trend that blew up in 2024, driven by Miu Miu. With iconic blue shirts, oval frames, and khaki tones, it’s about making officewear sexier with tight silhouettes, cropped shirts, short skirts, and luxe fabrics. The modern dandy, rather than baring skin, sharpens its edge through structure. It leans into tailoring, layered silhouettes, and quiet details. With polished shoes, tailored charm, and just the right amount of attitude, dandy fashion is about dressing to impress. We trace this rebellion through history, fashion brands, and the icons who are bringing it back.
What Is Dandy and How It Inspires Modern Looks
A dandy is a term originating in the late 18th century that refers to a man who places great importance on his appearance, fashion, and overall style, often with an emphasis on elegance, refinement, and attention to detail. Beau Brummell, the original icon, mastered the art of understatement with fine tailoring, polished boots, and an obsessive devotion to grooming that made him a legend in Regency England.
Often rooted in upper or upper-middle class circles, dandyism drew a line between casual wear and calculated elegance, favouring well-fitted garments and clean lines. In detail, fitted tailored suits, white shirts often with high collars, waistcoats (vests), and slim trousers define the look, complemented by accessories like pocket watches, cufflinks, and polished leather shoes or boots.
Dandy Reimagined: The New Fashion Vanguard
We take a look at the fashion lines in Thailand that resonate with the trend. Global houses including Zegna, Saint Laurent, and Ralph Lauren continue to deliver collections defined by detail, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. These represent a philosophy of dressing that mirrors the essence of dandyism. Their silhouettes, fabric choices, and tailored precision have spoken to the modern dandy’s pursuit of style with substance. Thai brands have gradually woven the essence of this style into their collections and styling.
Vickteerut: Silver Trinkets Gleam with an Edge
Back at the start of the year, Vickteerut brought tailoring into sharper focus with sleek, structured suit sets that combine classic elegance and modern sensuality in their SS25 collection. Silver embellishments, buttons, and eyelets add a contemporary touch and a playful element. From ties and vests and how they style the looks, it reflects the subtle art of layering that looks polished and contemporary.
Vvon Sugunnasil: Tailoring for Gentlemen and Gentlewomen
Each piece by Vvon Sugunnasil stands like sculpture. Lines cut with intention, structured yet full of grace. Sharp lines carve silhouettes that feel both modern and timeless. Some suits are oversized to give the look a contemporary edge that feels at once relaxed and refined. Men are dressed into contemporary gents; women into figures of quiet strength. Muted, earthy tones bring stillness to the palette, creating a sense of calm sophistication and effortless clarity.
Silhouette: Power with Colourful Tones
Silhouette is known for timeless tailoring with a modern sensibility. From the outset, the brand set its sights on versatility, crafting pieces that transition from business to casual to evening wear, including tailored trousers, sharp suits, and ruffled shirts mostly in different colours. While rooted in classic menswear, Silhouette adds a subtle feminine touch, staying true to its vision of balance and individuality. The brand’s refined craftsmanship and sartorial flair resonate with modern dandies–those who appreciate elegance, individuality, and the art of dressing well.
Sretsis: Soft Dreams in Sharp Lines
Adding a bit of quirk and whimsy, Sretsis, known for its sweet-hearted girls wrapped in florals and ruffles, takes a sharper turn in its Resort 2025 collection. The softness remains, but now it’s paired with tight suits and tailored trousers that nod to the gents, while staying unapologetically ladylike.
What stands out is how Thai brands distil sophistication into every look, then bend the rules with embellishments, oversized shapes, and sculptural play. It’s a dance between restraint and rebellion, tailored for the modern dandy, who moves beyond convention.
Icons in Tailored Rebellion
With its roots in sharp tailoring, dandy style can seem too buttoned-up for today’s fast-shifting fashion scene. However, at its core, dandy fashion is about a refined, tailored boyish charm. For modern men, it’s not about rigid rules, but remixing the classics: suits worn loose, ties styled with nonchalance, and structure softened into self-expression.
Through a woman’s gaze, the modern dandy look takes on a new allure. Zendaya in oversized suits with razor-sharp lines. Janelle Monáe mastering monochrome tailoring. Today’s icons don’t just echo menswear codes; they transform them. We’ve spotlighted a few celebrities who channel the dandy spirit with a fresh edge, making it relevant to modern fashion and contemporary communities. This is dandy for the new era: fluid, fearless, and entirely wearable.
