The Modern Dandy's Guide to Manliness

There is a wide range of cosmetics available to men, from moisturizers and hair gel to "guyliner" and concealer and full-on face paint. Why do some men choose to use cosmetics and makeup? Wes and Liam are joined by their long-time friend and fashion icon Billy, who shares his perspective on embracing his creative side through the application of cosmetics.

Makeup learning resources: YouTube makeup masters:

Wayne Goss

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3LHhoR_YG8&t=16s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8fziC5EtOY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gT3x4cdbJY

Hindash

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_kc52JXHZo&t=605s

Other great makeup YouTubers:

Miss Fame

Manny MUA

Alexandra Anele

History of men in makeup:

https://www.byrdie.com/history-makeup-gender#:~:text=For%20generations%2C%20makeup%20has%20been,end%20of%20the%20gender%20spectrum.

The media, especially movies and television, are a common source of style inspiration for many men - including our Dandies. But which characters are truly epitomizing the ethos of having an obsession with elegance, and which are merely fashionable, trendy, or even (gasp!) just gauche? Wes and Liam roam through the reels and survey the scenes of recent releases to pick out their favourite (and sometimes controversial) Dandy moments.

Moving abroad is a dream for many people, but the reality of adapting to a new country and culture can be challenging. Wes, who moved to Austin during the pandemic, is joined by James and Liam to discuss their experiences with their respective moves to Japan and Portugal.

The color pink is often avoided, maligned or misinterpreted in modern men’s style. But why, and when did this become a thing? As a color, it comes in such a wide range of hues and tones it can often be deeply flattering. The Dandies are joined by Natty Adams to explore whether men should still be concerned about the preconceptions and stereotypes of pink or lean into it as a bold and expressive option of their individuality and identity … and, of course, delve in the mystery of why red foxhunters' jackets are called “Pinks”.

From hair dye and teeth whitening through tattoos to cosmetic surgery and body modification, there are a plethora of readily available ways for a man to alter his appearance. Mudcat rejoins Wes and Liam to discuss the motivations, opportunities, and challenges associated with procedures for altering or augmenting your body.

Charm is an ephemeral concept which can be a potent tool for success in life. However, it's often misunderstood and for some it’s an old-fashioned idea. So has charm, hospitality, and other good manners gone out of style? Or has it simply gone unnoticed?

Adding accessories to outfits can really boost your style by creating a unique, personalized look. But what are accessories, and how do you choose them? Wes and Liam finally broach a topic they’ve been wanting to discuss since the very origins of the podcast: how accessories fit into your fits.

The Dandies are back, and are returning to the original premise of the podcast to discuss topics relevant to the modern man.

The 90’s are cool, and not “again”. They always were. Without the weird pretensions of the 70’s or the comically over the top materialism of the 80’s, the 90’s brought the world a global perspective of street style, music, and culture. From heroin chic and Nirvana grunge to Afro-pop; reggae, K-pop, and French hip-hop to Euro-trash house and EDM, the 90’s opened up a anything-goes culture of acceptance and experimentation. From the mid-90’s, the first dot-com boom shepherded in both a relaxation of the norms for how professional men dress in a more “relaxed” office to a renewed appreciation of the value of the quality and details for traditional styling. Far from dying out, classic suiting received a reboot, paired with elements of the new, relaxed, fitted forms of the era.

From Natty Adams

- Fashion Sense - https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/fashion--sense-9781350201484/ 

- The Man Who Accidentally Wore His Cravat to a Gymnasium - https://www.amazon.com/Man-Accidentally-Wore-Cravat-Gymnasium/dp/0615800939/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=man+who+accidentally+wore&qid=1573695680&s=books&sr=1-1

Liam and Wes are back for a fourth season of The Modern Dandy's Guide to Manliness!

Join them as they try to make sense of "trending" styles in open toe footwear, regrettable haircuts, and most importantly... should we stay or should we go?  Take the leap and listen in!