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Dapper Day

January 01, 1970

Dapper Day is a fashion-based organization that provides outings and social events unofficially at Disneyland. The events promote vintage-style clothing and aesthetics and are held biannually. The first outing held in 2011, Dapper Day increased in popularity, growing to attract as many as 25,000 participants, with related events now including Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris. The organization has since expanded to include events at museums and concert halls, along with expos and car shows.

Dapper Day
Company typePrivate
Industry
  • Fashion
  • Events
  • Accessories
Founded2011
FounderJustin Jorgensen
Number of locations
3
Websitedapperday.com

Origins and history edit

Dapper Day is founded by Justin Jorgensen, who grew up in Fargo, North Dakota. The inspiration is connected to a childhood experience Jorgensen had, in which his family travelled to Winnipeg, and encountered a store called "Dapper Dan". After taking one of the free promotional pins from the store, Jorgensen asked his mother what the word "dapper" meant, to which she responded, "It means you’re well-dressed — smart and sharp."[1] A self-proclaimed "eccentric" dresser, Jorgensen decided to name his organization "Dapper Day".

Jorgensen said he first thought of the concept of a Disney dress-up day a decade before the first Dapper Day event took place. He was partially inspired by the Walt Disney Imagineering concept design illustrations from the early days of Disneyland. In renderings by John Hench, Herbert Ryman, and other artists, the park's visitors appeared to be dressed in era-appropriate clothing for sophisticated entertainment, such as a night at the opera. The men were drawn in tailored suits, the women were styled in dresses and layered pieces, and the children donned formal jackets and dresses.[2] Many of the attractions imagined in the original design developed into the rides and parks that stand today; Jorgensen wanted to see that full picture (guests included) come to life.[3] Additional reports note that Jorgensen recognized a trend among his friends to "dress down" when frequenting the park, where as usually they would be more dressed up as a matter of personal style. In an pushback against this relaxed park attire, Jorgensen imagined a day dedicated to "dapper" dress where people would not feel uncomfortable expressing their personal style.[4]

The first Dapper Day outing was held in February 2011 in Disneyland as a small function organized by Jorgensen. Over a two-week period he promoted the outing using social media; nearly a hundred people showed up for that first outing. Jorgensen's photographs from the event gained popularity on the Internet, and interest grew for holding another Dapper Day event. In response, Jorgensen decided on a biannual format that would take place in the fall and in the spring. Due to warmer weather conditions, the fall event was originally positioned as a nighttime event, whereas the spring event would take place all day. This model also lends itself to the fashion-centric nature of Dapper Day, mirroring the daytime and evening looks of a fall and spring collection. However due to a string of hot Septembers, the fall outings were eventually moved to the cooler November (with the Disneyland Paris fall outing remaining in September).[5]

The second Dapper Day outing drew an estimated 500 people. In spring 2012, the event had 1,200 participants, and more than tripled its size in the fall of that same year with a crowd of 4,500 people. Just two years after the first outing was held, over 10,000 people came to the park. Following this dramatic increase in participation in the spring, Jorgensen began running the event full-time.[5] At the Disneyland event in spring 2017, an estimated 25,000 people participated.[6] Jorgensen currently works as a creative director and brand consultant.

Events edit

Outings edit

Dapper Day primarily hosts biannual outings in Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris each spring and fall. The outings are described as intended to celebrate the tradition of "stepping out in style".[7] Dapper Day states their events "do not aim to recreate a specific period. All sophisticated attire is encouraged from vintage-inspired classics to chic, contemporary looks."[5] Dapper Day outings to Disney parks are not private events but do require park admission as usual. Active and retired military are encouraged to wear their service uniforms or dress blues; however the organizers request that costumes or cosplay be reserved for other events. Although not a strictly vintage event, participants often dress in a style that can be likened to the idea of "their Sunday best", a concept popularized in the 1950s and 1960s. Outing traditions include an afternoon ride on the Mark Twain Riverboat which is referred to as the "Mark Twain Mixer", and an evening ride on the King Arthur Carrousel, referred to as the "Dapper Derby" during the event.[8]

Dapper Day produces a variety of accessories including parasols, folding fans, silk scarves, pocket squares, lapel pins and brooches, with new designs each spring and fall.[9] Dapper Day events are not associated with The Walt Disney Company.[10]

Cultural institutions edit

Dapper Day has expanded to include events with cultural institutions such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the Los Angeles Opera, and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Their first event was held July 22, 2016 in partnership with LACMA in celebration of the exhibit Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715–2015.[11] Their second event with LACMA, on September 2, 2017, was in conjunction with the exhibit Chagall: Fantasies for the Stage.[12] A third LACMA event was held on June 9, 2018 in celebration of the exhibit David Hockney: 82 Portraits and 1 Still-life.

Dapper Day held their first event on February 21, 2018 with a theatrical production, Dapper Day Visits LA Opera, for the final production of Candide.[13]

Additional attractions edit

The Dapper Day Expo is held exclusively in the Disneyland Hotel Exhibit Hall. A variety of vendors sell both vintage and contemporary clothing, as well as style-related products and accessories. Exhibitors and sponsors have included Brooks Brothers, Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Pictures, and Simplicity Patterns. Book signings and meet and greets have included Dita Von Teese. Beauty demos have also been offered to style guests in a particular period look. The hall also features a bar, swing bands providing live music, and a pomade parlor for styled hair touch-ups. The 2015 expo also brought an authentic tintype photo booth to the site.[14] A ticket is required for admittance to the two-day-long Expo event.[15]

In 2015, the first Dapper Day Car Show was held in the parking lot of the Disneyland Hotel. Those who wished to register a vehicle for the show were encouraged to "arrive in style" by bringing cars defined by classic style and refined design from all time periods.[16] This was only the second car show to happen at the Disneyland resort after the first in 1959.[17]

At past Disneyland Resort events Dapper Day participants could opt to purchase tickets to a viewing of the Charles Phoenix Retro Disneyland slide show, which features actual slides from guests who visited the park in the early days of Disneyland.[18] The show includes pictures of park-goers dressed in 1950s and 1960s fashions, as well as attractions that have since been retired, such as The House of the Future, the Skyway, Skull Rock, Rainbow Caverns, the Flying Saucers, and Carousel of Progress.[19] Charles Phoenix is an American pop culture humorist and historian whose work is associated with 1950s and 1960s kitsch and Americana.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "The Creator of Disneyland's Dapper Day Took His Inspiration From a Mall in Winnipeg". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  2. ^ . dapperday.com. Archived from the original on 2015-10-24. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  3. ^ "What is Disneyland's Dapper Day? The event creator explains". Southern California Public Radio. 2015-09-17. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  4. ^ "Dressing up for Disneyland: Take a look at Dapper Day". The Orange County Register. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  5. ^ a b c . Disney Blogs. Archived from the original on 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  6. ^ "A Look at the Adorable Dames and Dashing Dudes of Dapper Day at the Disneyland Resort". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved 2018-03-02.
  7. ^ "Get Dolled Up for Dapper Day This Friday at Disneyland". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  8. ^ Rojas, Rick. "On Dapper Day at Disneyland, it's cool not to be casual". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  9. ^ "Dapper Day". Dapper Day. Retrieved 2018-03-02.
  10. ^ . dapperday.com. Archived from the original on 2015-10-18. Retrieved 2015-10-22.
  11. ^ "This Weekend at LACMA | Unframed". unframed.lacma.org. Retrieved 2018-03-02.
  12. ^ . www.lacma.org. Archived from the original on 2018-03-03. Retrieved 2018-03-02.
  13. ^ . www.laopera.org. Archived from the original on 2018-03-03. Retrieved 2018-03-02.
  14. ^ "Dapper Day at Disneyland Is Like Traveling Back in Time". Disney Blogs. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  15. ^ "Dapper Day Overview - DAPPER DAY". dapperday.com. Retrieved 2018-03-02.
  16. ^ . dapperday.com. Archived from the original on 2015-10-23. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  17. ^ "Disneyland Car Club Day and Autocade - Kustomrama". www.kustomrama.com. Retrieved 2018-03-02.
  18. ^ "See Disneyland's Best Dressed Crowd of the Year". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  19. ^ . Charles Phoenix. Archived from the original on 2015-11-25. Retrieved 2015-10-23.

External links edit

  • DapperDay.com
  • Paper Mag: "Disneyland Time Machine with Dapper Day"
  • LA Weekly: "Dapper Day at Disneyland 2013"
  • "Dapper Day at Disneyland Is Like Traveling Back in Time". Oh My Disney. 2015-09-22. Retrieved 2018-02-12.

January 01, 1970
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Dapper Day is a fashion based organization that provides outings and social events unofficially at Disneyland The events promote vintage style clothing and aesthetics and are held biannually The first outing held in 2011 Dapper Day increased in popularity growing to attract as many as 25 000 participants with related events now including Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris The organization has since expanded to include events at museums and concert halls along with expos and car shows Dapper DayCompany typePrivateIndustryFashionEventsAccessoriesFounded2011FounderJustin JorgensenNumber of locations3Websitedapperday wbr com Contents 1 Origins and history 2 Events 2 1 Outings 2 2 Cultural institutions 2 3 Additional attractions 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksOrigins and history editDapper Day is founded by Justin Jorgensen who grew up in Fargo North Dakota The inspiration is connected to a childhood experience Jorgensen had in which his family travelled to Winnipeg and encountered a store called Dapper Dan After taking one of the free promotional pins from the store Jorgensen asked his mother what the word dapper meant to which she responded It means you re well dressed smart and sharp 1 A self proclaimed eccentric dresser Jorgensen decided to name his organization Dapper Day Jorgensen said he first thought of the concept of a Disney dress up day a decade before the first Dapper Day event took place He was partially inspired by the Walt Disney Imagineering concept design illustrations from the early days of Disneyland In renderings by John Hench Herbert Ryman and other artists the park s visitors appeared to be dressed in era appropriate clothing for sophisticated entertainment such as a night at the opera The men were drawn in tailored suits the women were styled in dresses and layered pieces and the children donned formal jackets and dresses 2 Many of the attractions imagined in the original design developed into the rides and parks that stand today Jorgensen wanted to see that full picture guests included come to life 3 Additional reports note that Jorgensen recognized a trend among his friends to dress down when frequenting the park where as usually they would be more dressed up as a matter of personal style In an pushback against this relaxed park attire Jorgensen imagined a day dedicated to dapper dress where people would not feel uncomfortable expressing their personal style 4 The first Dapper Day outing was held in February 2011 in Disneyland as a small function organized by Jorgensen Over a two week period he promoted the outing using social media nearly a hundred people showed up for that first outing Jorgensen s photographs from the event gained popularity on the Internet and interest grew for holding another Dapper Day event In response Jorgensen decided on a biannual format that would take place in the fall and in the spring Due to warmer weather conditions the fall event was originally positioned as a nighttime event whereas the spring event would take place all day This model also lends itself to the fashion centric nature of Dapper Day mirroring the daytime and evening looks of a fall and spring collection However due to a string of hot Septembers the fall outings were eventually moved to the cooler November with the Disneyland Paris fall outing remaining in September 5 The second Dapper Day outing drew an estimated 500 people In spring 2012 the event had 1 200 participants and more than tripled its size in the fall of that same year with a crowd of 4 500 people Just two years after the first outing was held over 10 000 people came to the park Following this dramatic increase in participation in the spring Jorgensen began running the event full time 5 At the Disneyland event in spring 2017 an estimated 25 000 people participated 6 Jorgensen currently works as a creative director and brand consultant Events editOutings edit Dapper Day primarily hosts biannual outings in Disneyland Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris each spring and fall The outings are described as intended to celebrate the tradition of stepping out in style 7 Dapper Day states their events do not aim to recreate a specific period All sophisticated attire is encouraged from vintage inspired classics to chic contemporary looks 5 Dapper Day outings to Disney parks are not private events but do require park admission as usual Active and retired military are encouraged to wear their service uniforms or dress blues however the organizers request that costumes or cosplay be reserved for other events Although not a strictly vintage event participants often dress in a style that can be likened to the idea of their Sunday best a concept popularized in the 1950s and 1960s Outing traditions include an afternoon ride on the Mark Twain Riverboat which is referred to as the Mark Twain Mixer and an evening ride on the King Arthur Carrousel referred to as the Dapper Derby during the event 8 Dapper Day produces a variety of accessories including parasols folding fans silk scarves pocket squares lapel pins and brooches with new designs each spring and fall 9 Dapper Day events are not associated with The Walt Disney Company 10 Cultural institutions edit Dapper Day has expanded to include events with cultural institutions such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art LACMA the Los Angeles Opera and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Their first event was held July 22 2016 in partnership with LACMA in celebration of the exhibit Reigning Men Fashion in Menswear 1715 2015 11 Their second event with LACMA on September 2 2017 was in conjunction with the exhibit Chagall Fantasies for the Stage 12 A third LACMA event was held on June 9 2018 in celebration of the exhibit David Hockney 82 Portraits and 1 Still life Dapper Day held their first event on February 21 2018 with a theatrical production Dapper Day Visits LA Opera for the final production of Candide 13 Additional attractions edit The Dapper Day Expo is held exclusively in the Disneyland Hotel Exhibit Hall A variety of vendors sell both vintage and contemporary clothing as well as style related products and accessories Exhibitors and sponsors have included Brooks Brothers Cirque du Soleil Walt Disney Pictures and Simplicity Patterns Book signings and meet and greets have included Dita Von Teese Beauty demos have also been offered to style guests in a particular period look The hall also features a bar swing bands providing live music and a pomade parlor for styled hair touch ups The 2015 expo also brought an authentic tintype photo booth to the site 14 A ticket is required for admittance to the two day long Expo event 15 In 2015 the first Dapper Day Car Show was held in the parking lot of the Disneyland Hotel Those who wished to register a vehicle for the show were encouraged to arrive in style by bringing cars defined by classic style and refined design from all time periods 16 This was only the second car show to happen at the Disneyland resort after the first in 1959 17 At past Disneyland Resort events Dapper Day participants could opt to purchase tickets to a viewing of the Charles Phoenix Retro Disneyland slide show which features actual slides from guests who visited the park in the early days of Disneyland 18 The show includes pictures of park goers dressed in 1950s and 1960s fashions as well as attractions that have since been retired such as The House of the Future the Skyway Skull Rock Rainbow Caverns the Flying Saucers and Carousel of Progress 19 Charles Phoenix is an American pop culture humorist and historian whose work is associated with 1950s and 1960s kitsch and Americana See also editDistinguished Gentleman s Ride Gay Days at Walt Disney World Gentlemen Bats Day in the Fun ParkReferences edit The Creator of Disneyland s Dapper Day Took His Inspiration From a Mall in Winnipeg L A Weekly Retrieved 2015 10 23 Inspiration and the Art DAPPER DAY dapperday com Archived from the original on 2015 10 24 Retrieved 2015 10 23 What is Disneyland s Dapper Day The event creator explains Southern California Public Radio 2015 09 17 Retrieved 2015 10 23 Dressing up for Disneyland Take a look at Dapper Day The Orange County Register Retrieved 2015 10 23 a b c An Introduction to Dapper Day Disney Style Disney Blogs Archived from the original on 2015 10 17 Retrieved 2015 10 23 A Look at the Adorable Dames and Dashing Dudes of Dapper Day at the Disneyland Resort L A Weekly Retrieved 2018 03 02 Get Dolled Up for Dapper Day This Friday at Disneyland Los Angeles Magazine Retrieved 2015 10 23 Rojas Rick On Dapper Day at Disneyland it s cool not to be casual Los Angeles Times ISSN 0458 3035 Retrieved 2015 10 23 Dapper Day Dapper Day Retrieved 2018 03 02 Frequently Asked Questions Dapper Day dapperday com Archived from the original on 2015 10 18 Retrieved 2015 10 22 This Weekend at LACMA Unframed unframed lacma org Retrieved 2018 03 02 Dapper Day LACMA Celebrate Chagall Fantasies for the Stage Frequently Asked Questions LACMA www lacma org Archived from the original on 2018 03 03 Retrieved 2018 03 02 LA Opera Dapper Day visits LA Opera www laopera org Archived from the original on 2018 03 03 Retrieved 2018 03 02 Dapper Day at Disneyland Is Like Traveling Back in Time Disney Blogs Retrieved 2015 10 23 Dapper Day Overview DAPPER DAY dapperday com Retrieved 2018 03 02 Fall 2015 Disneyland CA Dapper Day dapperday com Archived from the original on 2015 10 23 Retrieved 2015 10 23 Disneyland Car Club Day and Autocade Kustomrama www kustomrama com Retrieved 2018 03 02 See Disneyland s Best Dressed Crowd of the Year Los Angeles Magazine Retrieved 2015 10 23 Charles Phoenix Retro Disneyland Slide Show at Dapper Day Charles Phoenix Charles Phoenix Archived from the original on 2015 11 25 Retrieved 2015 10 23 External links editDapperDay com Paper Mag Disneyland Time Machine with Dapper Day 365hangers The Best Dapper Style at Disney s Dapper Day Spring 2015 LA Weekly Dapper Day at Disneyland 2013 laist Photos Dapper Day Brings Old Timey Fun To Disneyland Dapper Day at Disneyland Is Like Traveling Back in Time Oh My Disney 2015 09 22 Retrieved 2018 02 12 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Dapper Day amp oldid 1216795743, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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