Reginald Killingsworth

Amanjiria, Upon inspection, I must say that all are equal to the position of gentlemen. Though, the last one with the red heels may be in question - yet, fashion is just one point of being a Fop. Appearance was important yet, social habits, and behaviors among the elite/high social class also had great emphasis on what a Fop truly was. Dressing flash is one thing, but whom you interact with and where you went for entertainment is definitely another.

^Well, I actually like redheads myself. They have such cunning wit and love to challenge my better nature. I …(looks at Red Cat’s question again, then pauses)…Oh Bl…dy hell~!(eyes rolling). Sorry…No, I mean the board game – "Sorry". < Things were a bit stressful today. Everyone on edge with work and security. Oh, how I long for the good ‘ol days! V What was/is your favorite age to be?

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Oh Hester! These are quite spectacular, indeed. Come, you must have one of Christopher Eccleston – the Ninth Doctor Who?

Aye, she is quite the cunning lass when it comes to her wants and desires. Funny how woman do such things to men? Tess’ behavior and habits are just one of many headaches that we experience. Alas, it is one of many down falls regarding our clan. You see, Lord Darnly, Tess St. Claire, myself…all have dirty little things hiding in our past. Oh everyone has at least one….even the elusive Lord Sterling does…and perhaps his son?!

Jacky Tar, Do you seriously think that I would spend any time with that…that Harpie? Last I knew she was over in the Port Royal chat causing trouble…AGAIN and making sure she can pay off her debts! Besides, she isn’t my favorite cousin. Tess preaches to everyone but herself. God help the man she marries! And Jacky Tar...I need not hide behind ANY woman’s skirt…thank you. I’ve killed over a lesser remark.

Gad Zeus! My apologizes to those upon this chat. I tried to post several examples of those items I mentioned above. Sadly, my computer is being quite stubborn and refuses to work properly. I dare say it is not intimidated by my constant shouts of disapproval nor the threat of being unplugged! I suppose that this blasted thing cannot take me seriously. Would you if you were being yelled at by a man wearing make up and wearing a wig?

(Reggie pauses to take in the portraits Hester has presented to the chat…starts to giggle like a fool) Yes, YES! I do think you have something there. I think if we had seen David Boyee in a peruke during the 1970s we would have thought him mad, but he led the way for Kiss and the “Glam” fashion too. I wonder what would have happened if Adam Ant wore Rhinegraves instead of leather pants?

Thank you, Captain Sterling for the enlightening addition to the thread. Jacky Tar does state an interesting fact on the evolution of the Fop throughout history. Mostly influenced, I dare say, by literature and theater. But then I thought, when did become part of literature and theater? I took a look and found that the first appearance of a fop was in the restoration comedy called, The Relapse. The date of the play is 1696 and was written by John Vanbrugh. Colley Cibber played the luxuriant Fop, “Lord Foppington” in the play. Perhaps that is were the term Fop was derived from? I’ll have to look into this. Just think of all the other Fop-like characters there has been through literature! Sir Percy Blakeney in the Scarlet Pimpernel and Don Diego de la Vega in Zorro. The image of the Fop has come a long way!

Black Syren has given a good impression of what we know - thank you my Dear. The Webster Dictionary definition of a Fob is one whose ambition it is to gain admiration by showy dress; a coxcomb; an inferior dandy. Yet, we are specifically looking at 1680-1729, respectively. The “Restoration” Fop appeared in the 1660s and continues until 1700. Here is one book that can assist in one’s search: “The Restoration Fop -Gender Boundaries and Comic Characterization in Later Seventeenth Century Drama (Salzburg University Studies) - by Andrew Publisher: Lewiston, N.Y. : E. Mellen, 1995. ISBN: 077344193X DDC: 822.409352 LCC: PR698

I think keeping it here is better also.... In Twill we will "beat it to death".... hear we have some leaway I have just received word from Master Hawkyns that this chat thread will remain where it is. I do agree with Master Hand. Twill could end up ‘beating it to death’ – yet, let me state that I have not even started on obtaining the mass information regarding manner and dress during the GAoP. I think perhaps addressing this thread as an information gathering site would do for a start, then perhaps discussions in detail will follow. I look forward to doing so shortly. ….And Yes, Rats…you are correct about my passing. But they say it is hard to keep a good man down, don’t they?

Not at all Bloody Jack Madd! I have PMed Master Hawkyns to transfer this chat to Twill. Now we wait. That's unless Mad Jack would be so kind to do the honors?

My dear JohnnyTar...it is not a fashion statement, but a state of mind!

Very well then, Bloody Jack Madd. Perhaps you are correct and this should be posted some where more appropriate. I shall ask that this ‘chat’ be moved to Captain Twill. So kind of you to offer a helping hand, Sir.

Now for those who are willing to try their hand at such things, I have listed a link to the Marquise website that includes recipes for face make up, and Spanish/Carmine reds and Mouches! (flies/patches of taffeta) for the proper look! Do take a look! Make up recipes

(Rolling Eyes and dapping his nose with his perfumed handkerchief). A rare attempt of good humor, I see Master Hand. So be it! Good form!

Hmm? Good question. No one has been brave enough to challenge me to a dual. Though, I’ve kill a person for making fun of my lisp! I am a sensitive man, you see and I do not take kindly to those who insult me.

Master Kenneth...(Raising an eyebrow in anticipation). Did you know that Tim Roth’s character, Archibald Cunningham, is whom I created my persona after? I would say you are a man of impeccable tastes! Though, Alan Cumming’s character (Lord Rochester in Plunket and Macleane) is another Foppish character who is quite Dapper, though…if memory serves me right, his sexuality in this movie would be in question.

Egad! Quite right, my dear Ransom! Just catching up upon the Port Royal storyline and saw that they have appeared again. (Shutter!) But I digress… I would like to extend a gracious thank-you to BlackJohn ( Again, bowing low at the waist) for his help in obtaining more information about the life/standards and so on and so forth about Fops. Here they are…enjoy! FopFest 18th Century Gent ballindalloch

Here to you who are interested. This is a link that covers such things as vanity (make-up and application) not to mention Perfumes! Yes! Looking nice is just half the fun, Boys! 17th Century make-up and other items I shall try to find other delicious items to and as for the mention of ‘puppy’s urine’ – I do not recommend such a thing. It’s always seems to clash with my favorite perfume!

(Bowing Low at the waist and waving his lace handkerchief) It is an honor to be acknowledged by such a fair lady as you Iron Bess. ‘Tis a pleasure indeed. And my dear Amanjiria, I am fairing well these day. Yes, I rather the barrel incident be forgotten. Damn those two Irish ruffians and I shall never truly forgive my beloved cousin, Tess St. Claire for her involved to my horrible demise! Still…she is family and all. La! What is one to do?

This excites me to no avail! (I must calm myself or I shall cause my nose to bleed!) There are many topics to discuss here; wigs, make-up, and attire with all its wondrous flash! Not to mention manner/behavior and etiquette! Ooo! This looks like it could be very entertaining, indeed! (Waves handkerchief lightly) Come now...do not be shy!