Sharp-Dressed Men
Webster's definition of stylish is "conforming to current fashion". And although that can be true, that is not how we define it here at The Dedicated Follower of Fashion. We prefer to think of the most stylin' individuals as cats who are non-conformists, those who set the trends, rather
than follow them. Each and every guy (and girl) on the following few pages has his own thing going on that didn't come off of a mannequin in Bloomingdales or the racks of Abercrombie and Fitch. Some of them prefer to shop in second-hand shops while others are always on the look-out for what's new. Almost all of them are unpredictable. Surely it's a difficult task to be hot
and cool at the same, but trust us, the following cast of characters
has got it down perfectly.
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OK Go have always had our hearts.
Even before they became treadmill dancing video stars, attending one of their live shows would have made even the most jaded of audience members crush hard. Sure singer Damian Kurlash is easy on the eyes (dur), but it's really the boys' collectively cheeky onstage antics that win people over every time. Fittingly, this humor-with-style personality is also reflected in their fashion choices.
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Sporting suits and ties that are as smart as they are, what really sets them apart from their dandy pop peers are the details. Shades of brown and gold instead of black. Accents of turquoise and pink instead of grey. Paisley with pinstripes? Hells yeah! The punches of color bring the formality down and give the boys a distinctive look without turning down the charm. Not really appropriate gymwear, but OK Go do sort of make you wish that the dude on the stair-stepper next to you would have dressed-up for the occassion.
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Canada's HOT HOT HEAT have always looked hipster-rock cool with requisite thrift store tees and skinny jeans but with the release of their second album, it seems these boys have put in some extra time picking out their clothes.
Elevator may be chock full of bouncy organ-driven pop, but one look at Hot Hot Heat and they look more like New Wave pioneers with Wild West-inspired black vests, white shirts, and scarves. There's also a little bit of 60's mod thrown in in the form of double-breasted peacoats, velvet jackets, and skinny ties. But there are a few mainstays here, mostly belonging to singer Steve Bays, who still has that amazing head of Raggedy Andy curls and continues to wear the tightest trousers around (this is a good thing, a VERY good thing).
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With a sound that combines old school hip hop, funk, dancehall, and rock, it's no wonder that the BLACK EYED PEAS have a look that's just as eclectic. And when you have four distinct personalities like this, it may seem like a task to get a cohesive look but somehow, these Peas do it with ease.
Formerly of the baggy tees and jeans variety, BEP has since thrown out that tired gear, replacing it with more dapper 3-button jackets and button-down shirts. The mixed ethnicities of the band members are also reflected with multi-culti flair and Jamaican, African, and Asian flavors (lots of stripes, wild prints, and bright colors). And although Ms. Fergie has had her share of fashion mishaps, she still has the best set of abs this side of Crunch Fitness.
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| The first time I saw FRANZ FERDINAND perform it was at the packed 200 capacity Mercury Lounge and although they sounded great, I couldn't help but notice their ensembles: cheesy vintage disco shirts and high-waisted polyester flared pants (you wouldn't have wanted to light a cigarette near them for fear of major meltdown). Needless to say, they were quirky but in need of a little help.
What a difference a hit record makes! Nowadays, you're more likely to see them sporting preppy designer togs that aren't a fire hazzard. There's lots of black, but with pops of color and they have a great habit of mixing and matching suit pieces with 80's leather jackets. But you'll rarely see a tie as these lads prefer to unbutton their shirts, collars spread, lounge lizard-style. So rather than completely overhauling their look, they more or less kicked it up a notch proving that all makeovers don't have to be so extreme.
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