Metrosexual Collection

Bleak House
Vintage engraving from the works of Charles Dickens. From Bleak House, Deportment

In Islington there lived a man
Vintage engraving from the nursery rhyme An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog by Oliver Goldsmith. In Islington there lived a man, Of whom the world might say, That still a godly race he ran

In Islington there lived a man
Vintage engraving from the nursery rhyme An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog by Oliver Goldsmith. In Islington there lived a man, Of whom the world might say, That still a godly race he ran

Vanity Fair Print of Don Manuel Rances Y Villanueva
Victorian caricature of Don Manuel Rances Y Villanueva. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871

Vanity Fair Print of George Whyte-Melville
Victorian caricature of George John Whyte-Melville, a Scottish novelist of the sporting-field and a poet. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871

Charles Dickens - Tale of Richard Doubledick
Vintage colour engraving of a scene from Charles Dickens Tale of Richard Doubledick in Christmas Stories. I am only a common soldier, said he

Charles Dickens - Most horrible bore in the country
Vintage engraving of a scene from the Life of Charles Dickens. He is perhaps the most horrible bore in the country. Fred Barnard

Life of Charles Dickens
Vintage engraving of a scene from the Life of Charles Dickens. If he weakly showed the least disposition to hear it, Captain Porter, in a loud sonorous voice, gave him every word of it. Dalziels

Gentleman of New Orleans, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a gentleman of New Orleans, 19th Century

A smart, rather foppish German Military Officer - 1900s
A satirical illustration of a smart, rather foppish German Military Officer - 1900s. Date: circa 1908

Mountaineer on a glacier snow on a break using the mobile phone
Cirque de Gavarnie, Pyrenees, France

The Wall Nut - Effeminate young gent pondering the scene
The " Wall-Nut" - An effeminate (Metro-sexual?!) young gent pondering the scene from his perch on the promenade wall of a seaside resort

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In Islington, there lived a man who defied societal norms and embraced his metrosexual identity. Like a character straight out of Bleak House, he was not content with conforming to the traditional ideals of masculinity. Instead, he sought inspiration from various sources - from the dashing Vanity Fair print of Don Manuel Rances Y Villanueva to the stylish depiction of George Whyte-Melville. This modern-day gentleman had an air of sophistication about him, reminiscent of characters in Charles Dickens' tales. He knew that being well-groomed and fashion-forward did not make him any less masculine; it simply showcased his refined taste and attention to detail. Just like Richard Doubledick in Charles Dickens' works, this man refused to be labeled as just another boring individual. His vibrant personality shone through his impeccable style choices and confident demeanor. People were drawn to him because he exuded charm and charisma effortlessly. His fashion sense transcended time periods - channeling both the elegance of Paris Fashion in the 18th century and the sharpness of a smart German military officer from the early 1900s. He was unafraid to experiment with different looks, always staying ahead of trends while maintaining an aura of classic sophistication. As if plucked from a page in history or perhaps even inspired by real-life gentlemen from New Orleans during the 19th century, this metrosexual man embodied confidence without arrogance. His appearance spoke volumes about his self-care routine and meticulous grooming habits – traits that set him apart from others. In Islington's bustling streets, this man stood out amongst a sea of conformity – unapologetically embracing his metrosexual nature while challenging society's narrow definition of masculinity. With each step he took towards self-expression through fashion, he paved the way for others to do so too – proving that true style knows no boundaries or limitations. Indeed, this captivating gentleman personified what it meant to be a metrosexual.