By the end of the 18th century, merchant families that controlled the economy also took roles in the leadership in the city. The new social elite was about to shape that regarded metropolitan bourgeoisie as their inspiration. In shaping the new cityscape builders who came from abroad played decisive roles.

Guba (wool coat) making masters of Debrecen were known nationwide for their quality coats made of long black wool. The cloth dumps were made of long fur sheep held in the plains of the Hortobágy. Clusters were woven into the wool fabric during, making the coat look like as if it was fur.