Rebellion With Elegance-a Brief Analysis Of Dandy's Aesthetic Taste

The dandy is known for the good taste of dressing and an artistic life. In this paper, dandy is divided into two types: aesthetic dandy and intellectual dandy. The aesthetic taste of dandy is reflected by the way of his life and his consumption style, especially the way he dressed. By discussing the aesthetic taste in dressing, three characteristics of his dressing style are concluded: elegance, exquisite and simple. Furthermore, this paper put emphasis on the conflict sides of the dandy, and indicates the intellectual aristocrats, the pursuit of perfection and the spirit of rebellion of him. The dandy is not satisfied with the conservative of traditional aristocracy and despises the utilitarian of the emerging bourgeois. Learning from the new and the old period, the dandy developed a unique aesthetic taste through absorbing the essence, and rejecting the dross. As a leader of fashion development, the dandy's style has a great influence in accelerating the aesthetics of daily life and the arrival of consumption society.