Beyond the Met Gala, dressing like a dandy is timeless – here’s how to do it

Dandies say the key to a distinctive look first begins on the inside. One such stylish man is Guy Wood, the co-owner of a clothing boutique in the US. Photo: AP

Michael Henry Adams had reached a fashion crossroads by the early 1970s.

As bell bottoms and afros became the trend and the look of film figures like John Shaft and "Super Fly” became style prototypes, the teenager felt unrepresented.