A Dandy Farewell For Sebastian Horsley

By Hazel Last edited 165 months ago

Last Updated 01 July 2010

A Dandy Farewell For Sebastian Horsley
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Mourners in appropriate attire
Mourners in appropriate attire
Fabulous heels and hats among Sebastian Horsley's mourners
Fabulous heels and hats among Sebastian Horsley's mourners
Formal attire in the funeral procession, including great hats
Formal attire in the funeral procession, including great hats
Horse drawn coffin passing Trocadero, causing people to stop and stare
Horse drawn coffin passing Trocadero, causing people to stop and stare

Two weeks after he was found dead in his Soho flat, Sebastian Horsley was put to rest today. A very well-dressed, immaculately groomed cortege processed through Soho, stopping traffic and turning heads as Horsley probably would have liked. He must be the only person in history to upstage a one-man show about himself with this very final flamboyant appearance. The horses, black plumes, carriage and artfully draped coffin are all beautiful touches and London will remember our modern day dandy with fondness.

All photos by mikekingphoto, with thanks.