14 April 2009

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's tale of male peacockery

BBC's very own dandy, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen recounts the history of British dandyism and male peacockery in Radio 4's series Men of Fashion.

And with episodes entitled Henry VIII: the King must wear gold, Charles II: Fashion Restored? The Tartan Titan and the Highland Fashion Cult, Men in Uniform and Empire Resplendent, and Sporting Gents: the Prince of Wales plays golf, it is clear that royalty often set the sartorial tone.

Take a look at the full episode list and and listen to them again on iPlayer. 

Caroline.

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