The Dandy of New York, Patrick McDonald

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Patrick McDonald is larger than life - truly, fantastically.  His extravagant style is legendary, and has been recorded by many just as legendary photographers and artists (um...Bill Cunningham, Scavullo, Robert Richards!).  I knew from the beginning that The Dandy Portraits would not be complete without Patrick.  Of course when the rare opportunity came to finally meet him - at his home - I was more than a little nervous and insanely curious to find out what this man - who revels in being a dandy - is really like.

Over the phone Patrick, in his sweet urbane voice said, "my place, it's a bit bohemian", with a laugh.  I was charmed and even more intrigued.  So I headed over to his place with Mat Fox of Fine and Dandy Shop to investigate - or rather just to have some fun.  Matt just posted his interview here.

Beyond the top hats and eyebrows and blue velvet is a gentleman who understands the importance of good manners and character; he understands that the way one lives his life is an art, just as much dressing for each day is.  And in true dandy fashion, he cultivates a unique beauty in the most unlikely of environments.  With joy he quoted Bill Cunningham, who's documentary he appeared in, "He who seeks beauty will find it".

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Artists need their muse.
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Hats by Rod Keenan fill his kitchen
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4 comments:

  1. Oh honey...let's talk about THE DANDIES! Exquisite imagery. Must share on my FB page!

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  2. This is not a dandy. This is a fop.

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  3. Remember that line in Rob Roy when the London dandy is duelling with the local rough and one of the lords betting says "My money's on the fop!"

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  4. Patrick is an inspiration to Fashion and class. Adore him!!!

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