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Beau Brummell
Beau Brummell

A fashion pioneer of early Victorian England, known as the 'Father of Modern Fashion'. Beau Brummell is renowned for his revolutionary contributions to men's fashion and etiquette, establishing many fundamental rules of modern men's style. more

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