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George Bryan " Beau " Brummell (7 June 1778 – 30 March 1840) [1] was an important figure in Regency England, and for many years he was the arbiter of British men's fashion. At one time, he was a close friend of the Prince Regent, the future King George IV, but after the two quarrelled and Brummell got into debt, he had to take refuge in France.
- His Family Struggled
- They Had Great Expectations
- He Was The Most Popular Boy at School
- He Changed The Fashions For Men
- He Took University by Storm
- He Joined The Army
- He Befriended The Prince of Wales
- He Charmed His Way to The Top
- He Nearly Ruined His Beautiful Face
- He Dodged The Draft to Manchester
George Bryan Brummell was born in London on June 7, 1778, the youngest son of Jane and William Brummell. With no connections to nobility, the Brummell family worked their way up from nothing on the back of their grandfather’s efforts. The older William Brummell, working as a valet, managed to secure a clerical position for his son at Her Majesty’s ...
William provided Jane and his sons a comfortable middle-class life as the Private Secretary of the Prime Minister—but he wanted more for his son. He wanted Brummell to become a gentleman, one of the highest in the land. And the way he attempted to achieve this plan was utterly scandalous. William spread a rumor that George—his own son—was the illeg...
High school can be tough for any kid, but Brummell didn’t let that stop him. Despite his middle-class status, the other aristocratic students knew “Buck” Brummell for his cutting wit and easy charm—and soon he became the star of the show. Everyone knew and loved Brummell, even the teachers. He left Eton for Oxford, already a leader in his own right...
Even as a young man, Brummell demonstrated a real eye for style and fashion that others couldn’t help but notice and fear. As an Etonian, he forever changed the classic uniform by bringing a modern twist to the classic schoolboy cravat—as well as a gold buckle. He took his fashion endeavors further at Oxford by turning away from white stockings and...
Brummell brought all his wit and charm to Oxford’s Oriel College, making a host of powerful friends along the way. He changed the way Oxford fashion with his commitment to dressing well, and even managed to flex his intellectual superiority, giving the future college provost a run for his money at a Latin Verse competition. But Brummell lacked some...
At 16, Brummell already had big plans for his future—but one thing was missing. He didn’t have enough money to make his dreams happen. Joining the Tenth Royal Hussars seemed like the right thing to do, so in 1794, he became the lowest-ranking cornet in his brigade. The Hussars, Prince George’s own regiment, gained fame for their elaborate outfits a...
Though Brummell first met Prince George at Eton, their friendship blossomed during his army service under the prince’s own command. Prince George couldn’t help but marvel at the sharp intellect and humor of the new recruit, who soon had the higher-ups wrapped around his little finger. Before long, Brummell had the Prince of Wales under his spell, t...
Brummell’s popularity with his seniors started to have a noticeable effect. He had privileges that no one other cornet in his regiment had. As Prince George wrote in his memoirs, “He was allowed to miss parade, shirk his duties and, in essence, do just as he pleased.” He also raked in the promotions, and by 1796, he earned the rank of “captain”—but...
The worst incident happened due to Brummell’s own error. After a long day of performing his duties and modeling his army outfit on Hussars, he made a fatal mistake—he lost control of his mount. He flew into the air, knowing that the pain would hit him any moment. What he didn’t foresee was the lingering pain of messing up his lovely profile, which ...
Brummell’s army journey came to a sudden halt when he discovered where the Hussars were to serve next. It was the city of Manchester, and the reason he refused to go was truly ridiculous.Brummell felt that Manchester was beneath him. So, when he heard the news, he immediately sold his commission so that he could stay in London, the center of cultur...
Jun 18, 2019 · Sharp-dressed man Beau Brummell was the sole arbiter of male fashion and invented style rules that men still follow today.
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- Ignacio Peyró
Beau Brummell, who was the beginning of two hundred years of death for men's fashion, and the reason that many (straight, white, heterosexual) men today feel self-conscious about wearing color,...
Aug 15, 2018 · When it comes to historical menswear, few names rank higher than that of George Bryan “Beau” Brummel, the English dandy, gentleman of leisure, and, in a way, menswear influencer. We suspect that if it had been around in 1810, Beau Brummell would have been all over Instagram and maybe even TikTok.
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George Bryan Brummell (or Brummel), most famously known as "Beau" Brummell, was born in Britain in 1778 and died in 1840 in France. His dress and demeanor established many of the canons of dandyism.
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Nov 14, 2012 · George "Beau" Brummell (7 June 1778 - 30 March 1840) was a Regency dandy and fashion leader, famous for his elegant dress, his witty remarks and his friendship with George, Prince of Wales, the future George IV.
