Hot! or Hmm...: Grammy Awards Men's Style

The ladies weren't the only ones bringing it lat night! A few Fashion Bomb guys came out with their swagger on point:
Chris Tucker looked pretty dapper in his suit....
...fellas, take note: with 2 or more buttons on the blazer, leave the last button undone!
Jay-Z brought the flyness....
...loving this, and the tinted glasses are a nice touch.
Snoop Dogg and his wifey hit up the carpet...
...things that make me go Hmm...? This suit. It's too shiny, and the pants don't seem to be tailored. But I gotta give him props for giving us a less pimped out look.
Ginuwine came out of hiding in a velvet suit...
...I love a velvet blazer, but the entire suit makes me go hmm... If he went with a regular pair of black dress pants that fit properly, he would've been hot!
Jamie Foxx rarely does wrong as he displayed last night with his daughter Corinne...
...This blazer is the bomb! And the slightly pointed toe shoe is everything! Fly factor is up!
T.I. never leaves home without his main squeeze, Tiny......He kept it dope with a more casual look, and I'm feeling it.
You know the night wouldn't be complete without Mr. "Martin Louis the King Jr," Kanye West himself......didn't see him on the red carpet, but I'm loving his black Louis Vuitton sneaks with his suit.
Young Jeezy kept the fly train on the tracks in his ensemble...
...I love the fact that he went for a navy blue tie instead of a black. Two thumbs up!
T-Pain and his sunglasses were also there......veering off the fly tracks completely, but this might be the tamest I've seen him on the red carpet. I like the scarf!
And lastly, LL rolled through...
...He looked dapper, but the cut of the jacket made me go Hmm... Too long maybe? Looks a little preacher-esque.
What do you guys think?
~Vuitton

Real Style: Male Models

So I ran into the following young men while out and about one weekend...

...after chit chatting with them, I found out they're no regular guys--they're actually pretty big male models who have walked for Givenchy, Prada, and Versace.
Homeboy on the left is Harlem's Dominique Hollington....
...and sizzler on the right is Brooklyn's Shawn Sutton...

...Caliente!
These two are shooting stars.
What do you think of their off the catwalk style?

Cool Online Find: The Original David

Fashion Bomb reader Veronica recently put me on to a t-shirt line called The Original David...

...Started by a Nigerian designer, the t-shirts are fun and cooky, and reflect the goofy kid in all of us. Q-Tip and Trey Songz are fans!
See more selections at www.theoriginaldavid.com.

Hennessy Celebration Hi-Top Designed by Jhung Yuro

This weekend Hennessy unleashed their highly anticipated Celebration Hi-Tops created by luxury sneaker designer Jhung Yuro...
....made of leather, the sneakers have a lizard embossed overlay and strap. Only 500 pairs were made at $300 a pop! Purchase exclusively at JhungYuro.co.uk.

New Lemar & Dauley x DC Shoes Admiral Sneakers

All you burgeoning sneaker heads have a new cool shoe to add to your collection:

Lemar & Dauley have collaborated with DC Shoes to create this ocean inspired Admiral high top. The sneaks will be available starting February 1st with a suggested retail price of $150.
See more at www.lemaranddauley.com.

Kanye's Style Crew

So Kanye and friends are truly initiating a Style Revolution in Paris these days...

...love it or hate it, their looks are eye catching and luxe.

A few questions/observations:
*How long do you think it took each one to get dressed?
*Self styled or stylist?
*Those Goyard and LV cases cost normal people a month's rent. Kanye can get down, but can his friend?
*Leopard pants: self made or vintage?
*If they were actually some sort of group, what would they do, and what would you call them?

Get the Look: Style Crew

Feeling the look? A few essentials first:

1. Vintage by La Rosa Smoking Jacket, $350. 2. Air Cabin by Globe Trotter Case, $1,195. 3. Chinook Peacoat, $159. 4. Marc by Marc Jacobs Vintage Grey Wash Slim Jeans, $113. 5. Dad's Reader Glasses, $18. 6. Forzieri Red Polkadot Bowtie, $38. 7. Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Sirius 70, $1,720. 8. Gap Modern Fedora, $24.50. 9. Creative Recreation Torrio Shoes, $130.

For your Boo: Coogi Down to the Socks T

In celebration of the film Notorious, Coogi has released the following t-shirt...
The phrase "Coogi Down to the Socks" comes from Biggie's song One more Chance (Remix), and the T's retail for $45 at www.shopcoogi.com. Would your boo rock this?
And, just for fun, an oldie but goodie:

Was the movie any good?

Hot! Or Hmm...:Kanye West and Friends

Kanye West is in the news as he and his fashionable gang are making appearances in shows all over Paris...

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I'm a fashion junkie (obvs), so I'm loving the three finger rings, eighties shades, and Goyard cases. But what do you think? Hot or Hmm...?
Bonus: A message from Mr. West...

A message from kwest on Vimeo.

Martin Louis the King Jr?? Hmm, I think someone has lost their marbles and replaced them with overpriced accessories...at least he looks fly!

This Week in Chic: Faith, Angela Bassett, Jay-Z and more!

Movie premieres brought out many the Fashion Bomb celeb:

Men, represent!
Who should win this Week in Chic award?

Best of 2008: Men's Style

As an equal opportunity fashionista, I think it's only fair to give the men a shot at their very own title as well. For The Fashion Bomb's First Fashionable Male Award, how about we choose from the following debonair gentlemen?
First up, without question, is Kanye West:

He once said he didn't need a stylist because he shops so much he can speak Italian. Well his propensity for shopping certainly shows! Though we gave Kanye the side eye for his internship hijinks, his singular style cannot be denied. In 2008 Kanye stored his signature prepster gear away, replacing his pastel v necks with trendsetting suits, edgy eyeglasses, and adventurous color combos. This college dropout gets an A+ for fashion originality. Do you agree?
Next up in the style queue is Common:

On top of his forays into t-shirt design, this year Common has capitalized off of a new prime-of-life steeze, heavy on cardigans, suits, and intellectual glasses offset occasionally by his traditional neo-soul vibe. Talk about great in '08!
Next, we have Pharrell:

This Billionaire Boy keeps his look fun and lighthearted even though he has a serious eye for style. He favors sweatshirts emblazoned with his line's logo over stuffy button ups, and if he must wear a suit jacket, he pairs it with a pair of jeans in a dark wash. He has a swagger that makes everything seems unerringly cool and ahead of the curve. Doesn't hurt that he looks absolutely divine. (Between me and you...I'm so not a groupie, but would probably run and jump on him if I saw him!).
Lastly, a Fashionable Male contest wouldn't be complete without Diddy:

As a CFDA award winner and owner of the Sean John label, Diddy obviously embodies sleek sophistication, so much so that L'Uomo Vogue had to give him shine on their October cover. This year he tempered his typical suits with tributes to Obama in t-shirts worn with or without jackets. Diddy got his grown man on in the fullest sense, leading as an example by way of his mature style and by offering political support via his fashion and celeb status.
Time to vote!

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Would You Rock? BBC Reindeer Knit Zip Hoodie

I was perusing the Billionaire Boys Club blog, and happened upon one of their newer items: A $310 BBC Space Reindeer Knit Zip Hoodie
I actually love the idea of holiday sweaters for women, but the jury's still out for men. Part of me thinks it'd be really cute, part of me thinks the look would be a little suspect. Would your man rock this?
While you mull it over, a gratuitous Pharrell picture:
Yum! Can I have him for Christmas??

You Should Know: Dumpe Fresh

Hey!
So while I'm in Paris, I of course have my chic barometer out for dope designers on the French front. One that should definitely be on your radar is Dumpe Fresh:

Appealing to the fashionable urban set, Dumpe Fresh offers a line of playful, bright t-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts. A few shots:

With T-shirts starting at $37 and hoodies averaging $70, Dumpe Fresh pieces are certainly affordable wardrobe upgrades. And I could see anyone from Teyana Taylor to Kanye West rocking one of their t's!
It seems they have events here in Paris, so I'm going to try to check them out in person. For you guys in the States, visit their myspace page at www.myspace.com/dumpefresh, check out their online store at www.dumpefresh.com or read their blog at blog.dumpefresh.com.
Bisous!

Common's New Line of T-Shirts for Microsoft

In addition to his verbal dexterity, it seems rapper Common also has a knack for fashion design...
He recently collaborated with Microsoft's t-shirt line SoftWear to create the following retro gems:

See Common talk about the collaboration here. Stay tuned for price points and where to buy!
Also check Common's new site, www.thinkcommon.com.

Obama to Wear Hart Schaffner Marx to the Inaugural Ball

WWD reports that President Obama will wear a tuxedo by Hart Schaffner Marx to the inaugural ball:
A few suit looks from www.hartschaffnermarx.com:

1. Navy Windowpane Suit, $350. 2. Black & White Glen Plaid Suit, $695. 3. Black w/ Rust Stripe Suit, $398.
Forget Dwight and his overpriced custom suits! Nene should've taken Brice to Hart Schaffner Marx! (Yes, everything ties back to the Real Housewives of Atlanta).
Scope a cute suit for your boo here.
Don't get the Nene/Dwight Reference?
Watch this:

Did I mention how mad I am that I can't get full episodes in France?!?! Bravo, get it together!

Real Male Style

Happy Monday!
Today I decided to dig into the Fashion Bomb archives for Real Style I popped while still in NYC! I saw this young man at a party...
...and remember admiring his edgy essence; his haircut is brave, and he has no problem mixing a trendy fringed scarf with his own stylish red pants and red shoes.
Guys, what do you think?
Bisous!

Urban Men's Fashion Flash

The Fashion Bomb doesn't do nearly enough men's style, but it's almost impossible to overlook a recent trend amongst the urban set:
...a bow tied and bespectacled appearance we'll call Pee Wee Herman meets Malcolm X.
Of course it started with our 808's and Heartbreak Style Czar K. West:
Then crept into Common's closet...
And now it seems more and more MC's are trading in their dark shades for the wide rimmed or tortoise shell variety:
As they become older and more accomplished, it seems they're fine with expressing who they truly are:
...men with tons of intelligence who've used a combo of bragadoccio and brains to broker business deals worth millions.
Ladies you gotta admit: isn't there something intriguing about intellect?
Bisous!

Get the Look: Men's Fashion Flash

Want to make stuntin' a habit?
Get the look with these:
1. Benjamin Bixby Shawl Collar Cardigan, $595. 2. Liz Claiborne Luxe Contrast Blocked Cardigan, $100. 3. Jos. A. Bank Horizontal Stripe Bow Tie, $49.50. 4. Ray Ban Wayfarer II Sunglasses, $139.

Fashion News: Anthony Keegan's Commonwealth Utilities Line

Guys, you've gotta love the Fashion Bomb this week because we are bringing it with the Men's Style!
If you want to add more *umph* to your wardrobe, take a look at Anthony Keegan's new menswear line Commonwealth Utilities:
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The brand, characterized by slick tailored suits, jackets, and shirts, debuted a few weeks ago in NYC. The main focus of the collection is the shirt: Keegan brings new proportions, signature buttons, and eye catching lapels to the typical button down. Check a few party pics from the launch:
Fab!
Stay tuned for price details and where to buy.
Bisous!

Hot! or Hmm..: Kanye's New Look

There's quite a bit of men's style today on The Fashion Bomb, and everyone's been talking about Kanye West's different look in the promo pics for his 808s & Heartbreak album, dropping later this year:

I rock with Kanye tough. And I love a style risk-taker. I'm going to go out on a limb (and I might be the only one) and say this is Hot in a Hmm-ish way just because I think Kanye's too smart to debut this look without having a (dope) plan behind it. Something tells me the nerd-chic steez might have a lot to do with the album's music (and its title).
Adriana