The Dandy Portraits

This is the tumblr and inspiration board for The Dandy Portraits: The Lives of Exquisite Gentlemen Today - an ongoing portrait series and blog by Rose Callahan, a Brooklyn based photographer and filmmaker. Rose is the photographer and co-author of I am Dandy: The Return of the Elegant Gentleman and We are Dandy: The Elegant Gentleman Around the World with writer Nathaniel Adams. Both books are published by Gestalten. About the project: The Dandy Portraits began in early 2008 as I started to meet gentlemen who had exceptional personal style. Their "extreme elegance" seemed to be the present day expression of The Dandy. Dandyism has been a passionately debated topic since it's beginning in late 18th century England and France. Today, the question, "What is a dandy?" has no simple answer, and I do not claim to have the last word. Rather, this is a very personal exploration of dandyism - in it's "infinite variety" - thru the gentlemen I have had the pleasure of meeting. With each new portrait comes more curiosity, and the realization that a true dandy is a rare thing indeed.

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I took exactly one frame of @dick.carroll at @thearmourynyc as I was setting up to make portraits of the shop's visiting artisans for an upcoming series. I will undoubtedly take more next time! I asked him what the three biggest influences on his style have been: "northern soul, french new wave, British invasion" Soul Wave Invasion? Ok you heard it here first.😉 #soulwaveinvasion #dickcarroll #richardcarroll #thearmourynyc #menofstyle #styleandcharacter (at The Armoury New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqxfx77HGbG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k2prclo8lhiz

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A favorite new shoot for @therakejapan of @rmdahdah at his beautiful home in Manhattan. SWIPE ▶️ for all the fabulous details (OMG his dressing room!). Thanks to @yshasegawa @markchodotcom @kentarinomazzo https://www.instagram.com/p/BquuVgCHseL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1s3wi84jlpa13

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Delighted to share a peek at my first feature for @therakejapan! It explores how menswear afficionados like #BruceBoyer define New York style. What a pleasure to work with journalist and author @yshasegawa! Photographed by me on location at @j.mueser Special thank you to @kentarinomazzo 🙏 (at J. Mueser Bespoke) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqoDgSgH80W/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4z0qppok2k0i

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Boss lady @chapeaug continues to amaze me with her sharp style ⚡️ That vest!! ⚡️ From my set of style portraits from @thevintageshow Check out their website for full gallery! ⚡️ #gretchenfenston #thevintageshow #truevintage #ladydandy #muse #rarebirdofstyle #fallcolors #1930s #1940s https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp7nbaCnA_s/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19stfm8mau3ww

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Keeping Halloween creepy AF 😱 @thinmanjg in Green-Wood cemetery. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpm_GRthd8O/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hlamf5w1pgvh

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Look at their faces - that is what we need more of in this world! More love, understanding, humanity. Photo by me of dear friends @ram.tc and @krtritto on their wedding day a year ago. Their elegant and entirely vegan celebration at @tigerhousehudson is featured in the current @nymag 💙❤️ #loveislove (at Tiger House) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpS-x5Vnf6G/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14go7w8ra6aji

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LIFE GOAL ✔️ Fran Lebowitz raised her eyebrow for my camera at the home of @jdemsey Thanks to @andersonandsheppard @buddshirtmakers @fredericmalle and Jonathan Becker for having me document! 💯 Extra bonus seeing my book on the shelf next to her!! #FranLebowitz #wearedandy https://www.instagram.com/p/BpH97cYnTLr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1h7lqa44t41rd

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Those fall colors 🍁🍃🍂 @krtritto in full regalia. #kilt #tweed #tweedlove #dandyportraits https://www.instagram.com/p/BpFoLQGnXrc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yo4ytok3ryyb

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Ode to Tweed 🍁🍂🍃 I never get tired of seeing #tweed in its natural environment, reflecting all the nuances of nature. First outfit is Will @parkslopedandy's @alanflusser (now) legendary 3 piece. Second is Andrew Yamato in his finely tuned vintage style. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpDG3HDHeHW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cyu4fpqxn8h4

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LAST DAY to enter @thevintageshow outfit contest is tomorrow Oct 17! 🎈FIRST PRIZE is free entry and a mini shoot with me at the show Oct 19-20 PLUS a signed copy of one of my books - #WeAreDandy or #IamDandy 🎩 I'll be signing & selling both books at the show, and have a portrait studio set up to capture quick portraits of the best looks. 🎈For the winner I will spend extra 💯 quality time making portraits and outside street shots! . ➡️TO ENTER: ⚡️Follow @thevintageshow and me ⚡️Post your fav vintage outfit on your feed or story with the tags ➡️#thevintageshow ➡️#vintageshowcomp ➡️#rosecallahan 💋 💋 RUNNER UP will be chosen at random & will receive two free tickets to the show! (at Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show - Metropolitan Pavillion) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpAF828H19Q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v1ay1s1bg6u9

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Bringing you my dear friend @davidzyla to ring in the fall and to announce the launch of the @nationalartsclub podcast (➡️link to itunes in their profile)! It was an honor to have David interview me and my co-author @nattyadams so please give a listen to this and the other great interviews live already. ⚜ Enjoy a few ➡️flashbacks to last year's #WeAreDandy book event David hosted at the #NationalArtsClub 🎩 I'm so touched by the support and encouragement he's given through the years! ⚜ The first portrait of David is photographed in front of the iconic facade of the National Arts Club building on #GramercyPark in Manhattan. If you get a chance to visit the club please do! They have terrific programming for public and private events. (at The National Arts Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bow3FWTn7eJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rmozphyztkyt

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Super excited to announce I'll be at @thevintageshow scouting the best styles and setting up a portrait studio to capture the splendor. Follow @thevintageshow for details and a very special contest announcement TOMORROW! Spoiler/not spoiler: I'll be signing my books ➡️#IamDandy and ➡️#WeAreDandy as well! 📸by @kellfire #thevintageshow #vintageshowcomp (at Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show) https://www.instagram.com/p/BohR2opHMl4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ooka0qa54xcq

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Guess who's back from an epic train trip around America? Looking forward to hearing all about his #glamtrak adventures! Check out his saved story highlight to see it all. #nattyadams @amtrak #amtrack https://www.instagram.com/p/Boe4zkAnA-b/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1on674c1l2s8v

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What a pleasure to work with the legendary @alanflusser recently (thanks Andrew!) ・・・ This Thursday Sept 27 join me and many others at @Leffot New York from 6-8pm for a conversation with Alan Flusser and Steven Taffel of Leffot. Cocktails from 6-7pm with live music by @jazzagelawnparty founder Michael Arenella. Discussion from 7-8pm moderated by @thetrad John Tinseth. Fun fact: Mr Tinseth was the writer on the assignment for the first time I met Alan in about 2012! (at Leffot) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoMdSOAnYPR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=m3tuby333ofw

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Excited to start my sixth season shooting for @metopera with @nezetseguin as the new music director 🙌 I start by shooting the audience style blog @lastnightatthemet on opening night Sept 24 performance of Samson et Dalila! Will I see you on the red stairs? Photo by @rcallahanphoto #metopera #yannicknezetseguin #lastnightatthemet #lnatm #samsonetdalila #lincolncenter (at The Metropolitan Opera) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnjXqRsnbkP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14ed8qjxm42xj

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Dashing Dame...New work I shot for @alanflusser's Flusser Femme bespoke service for women's tailoring. It's pretty darn rare to find ladies tailoring in NYC on this level! The Flusser crew (Andrew and Johnathan) will be set up at the @jazzagelawnparty this weekend and if you are going out there definitely drop by and see their display. Modeled by the lovely @robin.wallace ❤️ #flusserfemme #ladysuit #ladydandy #womensbespoke #womenstailoring #womeninsuits #alanflusser (at Alan Flusser Custom)

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The Charmer @g.krabbenhoft at home in #Kreuzberg Berlin photographed for my 2nd book #WeAreDandy which you'll see he spotted at @kastneroehler department store in Austria! ▶️ Enjoy these outtakes with last shot a little momento from the day shooting with @nattyadams @kellfire @gestalten 🎩 🎩 #güntherkrabbenhöft #hipstergrandpa #oneofakind #IamDandy #DandyPortraits #minimalistinterior #werwillichheutesein