Dandies in Japan

A dandy (also known as a beau, gallant or flamboyant person) is a man who places particular importance upon physical appearance, refined language, and leisurely hobbies. Historically, especially in late 18th- and early 19th-century Britain, a dandy, who was self-made, often strove to imitate an aristocratic style of life despite coming from a middle-class background. -Wikipedia

As this article from the New York Times briefly mentions, there's a growing Dandy movement in Japan.

All a front-page image search turned up was this;


So I'm willing to doubt this.

Also on the first page;

Hey look, a cookie!

Still, such a men's fashion movement in Japan wouldn't surprise me at all.

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