# Fierce Face Chains 'New Dandies' by Brice Hardelin Shows the Modern Well-Dressed Man By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-04-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-dandies-by-brice-hardelin References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/New-Dandies/483107) & [bricehardelin](http://www.bricehardelin.com/) The dandies of yore wore immaculate three-piece suits and vests; 'New Dandies' by Brice Hardelin presents a modern version of the [well-dressed man](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker). Waistcoats and top hats are replaced by [police caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25), face chains and flowered shoulder baubles. The effect is at once masculine and androgynous with a high-fashion flare. We've seen a variety of [face and body chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curb-chain-collection) in the past few months; I like the warrior take used in 'New Dandies' by Brice Hardelin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modern Dandy Fashion:** Opportunity to incorporate face chains and other unconventional accessories into modern, high-fashion menswear. - **Warrior-inspired Accessories:** Potential to incorporate tough, masculine designs into traditionally androgynous accessories like face chains. - **Gender-fluid Fashion:** Opportunity to blend traditionally masculine and feminine elements to create a fashion-forward, androgynous style. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** New lines of menswear can incorporate face chains and other unconventional accessories inspired by 'New Dandies'. - **Jewelry:** Designers can create unique and edgy face and body chains for the fashion industry inspired by the 'warrior' trend. - **Cosmetics:** With the rise of gender-fluid fashion, cosmetics companies can explore gender-neutral makeup and beauty products for a wider customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dandyism-Inspired Men's Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker.md) - [Athlete-Approved Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curb-chain-collection.md) - [Masculine Fashion House Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-gastons-vuitton-collection.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Rugged Modern Holiday Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesel-3.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md)