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The Style of B.o.B and Bobby Ray.
I think this is going to be Bobby Ray Day over here at The Urban Gentleman-- it's the least I can do for a fellow Eastsider and friend. All the new album info is on the previous post, and as discussed we're all copping it for $7.99 at Amazon. Now, we're going to focus on the style of B.o.B aka Bobby Ray.
Like most new artist Bobby's style isn't quite set in stone, I'm sure he's still dealing with contractual duties and wearing the threads that the sponsors and record label's stylist provides. But within all of that he still manages to add his personal touch to most of the ensembles he sports.
It's safe to say that when it comes to Bobby, there's two dimensions, two personas, two __(fill in blank with an appropriate word)__: B.o.B and Bobby Ray... and yes they are the same person, but as made apparent by his 2nd mixtape "B.o.B vs Bobby Ray" they're almost completely opposite, not only in sound, but in looks and overall style.
"Jock it, Love it, Own it."
Check out BoB's vs Bobby Ray's style below...
The Style of B.o.B
"B.o.B.... Uno is my numeral, they said that hip-hop was dead, hmph, I musta missed the funeral". B.o.B doesn't like to be categorized in a genre, but humbly accepts the fact that guys like him are bringing back hip-hop... making it respectable again, making it an art form, making it the feel good music it once was instead of the, well, ummm-- crappiness it had become.
And with his hip-hop flavor, BoB brings the one day classic 2010-ish hip-hop style. An eye-catching graphic tee, sneakers, a cool jacket (if the season calls for it), trendy shades, and maybe an optional well thought-out tattoo or two, is all it takes to get his look down.
The Style of Bobby Ray
"B dot O dot B was the name, I ain't like Bobby Ray, cuz I was ashamed, but you can call me Bobby Ray from this day forth and I could give a damn about the fame and fortune..." Now Bobby Ray, the artist, from Atlanta, the eastside of Atlanta, yeah, well he can't be put into a box. He's some type of southern mosaic of indie alternative country rock&roll hip-hop pop... basically alot of stuff in one. And his style reflects just that.
Fedoras, classic wayfarers, beaded alternative looking accessories (usually one necklace and one bracelet), button-ups, henleys, cardigans, basic tees worn under button-ups and cardigans, and whatever shoes fit the look-- maybe classic allstars, maybe boots, maybe boat shoes, its whatever that particular moment in time calls for.
I slightly prefer Bobby Ray's style at this point, only because his fedora collection is sick! And he manages to wear them without looking cheesy. He just looks like a really cool southern guy (georgia born and bred)... I can think of several artist that should take note, I would call names, buuuuut I won't.
Fedoras, classic wayfarers, beaded alternative looking accessories (usually one necklace and one bracelet), button-ups, henleys, cardigans, basic tees worn under button-ups and cardigans, and whatever shoes fit the look-- maybe classic allstars, maybe boots, maybe boat shoes, its whatever that particular moment in time calls for.
I slightly prefer Bobby Ray's style at this point, only because his fedora collection is sick! And he manages to wear them without looking cheesy. He just looks like a really cool southern guy (georgia born and bred)... I can think of several artist that should take note, I would call names, buuuuut I won't.
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B.o.B presents The Adventures of Bobby Ray.
He's given us 3 of the hottest mixtapes around for $0.00, with hot songs like Generation Lost, Mellow Fellow, Satellite, No Man's Land, Put Me On, Champion, I Bet I Bust, Nothing on You, and my personal favorite Surprise Me ("Geee whitakers batman holy satellites", lol).... so with 3 (free) albums and sooooo many amazing songs, we Have to buy his new album "The Adventures of Bobby Ray".... so go ahead and head over to iTunes and purchase it, or Amazon
and purchase it, or to your local record store and purchase it. But I suggest just getting it right now for 8 bucks on Amazon. The album features one of my other BoB favorites Lovelier Than You. Oh, and if you're a true-to-heart music head then you can buy the vinyl here.
Check out more Bobby Ray aka BoB HERE.
and purchase it, or to your local record store and purchase it. But I suggest just getting it right now for 8 bucks on Amazon. The album features one of my other BoB favorites Lovelier Than You. Oh, and if you're a true-to-heart music head then you can buy the vinyl here.Check out more Bobby Ray aka BoB HERE.
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Model-Inspired: Ibrahim Baaith.
A friend sent us the photos of Ibrahim Baaith in his Zink Magazine photoshoot awhile ago, but we never got around to posting all of them, so check them out... Great Stuff.
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Spring | Summer 2010 Trend, Fashion, & Style Guide for Men
We've been holding on to this article since Feb 18th, sorry for the delay guys, 2010 has been crazy busy.
The task of creating this Spring/Summer 2010 was a bit more arduous than I had foreseen. When I initially began to outline this article in my moleksine I kept coming up short... nothing dramatically stood out, nothing new atleast, but then when I thought harder, just a little harder it became so clear. Check out..
The task of creating this Spring/Summer 2010 was a bit more arduous than I had foreseen. When I initially began to outline this article in my moleksine I kept coming up short... nothing dramatically stood out, nothing new atleast, but then when I thought harder, just a little harder it became so clear. Check out..
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Spring Summer 2010
Trend, Fashion, and Style Guide
Trend, Fashion, and Style Guide
90s Summer Camp
My standout show from the Spring/Summer 2010 shows was Dsqaured2. When glancing at their collection I could only think--, "Camp Anawanna we hold you in our heart and when we think about you, it makes me wanna...." Lol, only the 80's and early 90's babies will get that Nickelodeon reference. Dean and Dan's collection most favorably represents this spring. It's happy with the colors, yet masculine, and creative. It fits the current adventurous spirit many men are channeling this year.90s Summer Camp is all about embracing that enthusiasm and glee you had back at summer camp. Basically, you should be dressed and ready to go on almost any kind of adventure at a moment's notice-- but just in 90s colored clothing and camping gear. Hi-top boats shoes and duck boots become staples. Paired with shorts and/or jeans, in every color and texture.
Get the Look: 90s looking graphic tees, rolled up shorts and jeans, well-fitting cargo shorts, hi-top boat shoes (or mid-top), duck boots, chukka boots/sneakers, boy scout or military shirts, 90s looking hats.
Get the Look: 90s looking graphic tees, rolled up shorts and jeans, well-fitting cargo shorts, hi-top boat shoes (or mid-top), duck boots, chukka boots/sneakers, boy scout or military shirts, 90s looking hats.
Harem Nation
Remember when we first reported these pants... well the time is here. I saw a guy in harem pants yesterday and they actually looked pretty darn good. I saw one in them today and this guy wore them even better. Designers have gotten creative and are offering many different types of harem pants... maybe these are the new skinnys? Well, they probably aren't but as each month passes the amount of guys and gals wearing them seem to increase.This is the most avant-garde choice of all the spring/summer trends, if you dare to be different you should scoop atleast one pair.
Get the Look: Harem pants, slippers, blazers, t-shirts, low-top sneakers. With Harem pants its all about proportions and editing. The easiest way to seamlessly integrate harem pants into your wardrobe is to first create an ensemble using trousers the same color as the harem pants... this can be any ensemble: casual, dressy, preppy, rock, etc. Now take away the trousers and replace them with the harem pants. From here the harems will either flow nicely or the other items you have on will look a little off. If it is the latter, then look in the mirror and try on different jackets/sweaters, shirts, and shoes until you get a look that you like.
Get the Look: Harem pants, slippers, blazers, t-shirts, low-top sneakers. With Harem pants its all about proportions and editing. The easiest way to seamlessly integrate harem pants into your wardrobe is to first create an ensemble using trousers the same color as the harem pants... this can be any ensemble: casual, dressy, preppy, rock, etc. Now take away the trousers and replace them with the harem pants. From here the harems will either flow nicely or the other items you have on will look a little off. If it is the latter, then look in the mirror and try on different jackets/sweaters, shirts, and shoes until you get a look that you like.
American RockStar
We're back to our rockin' American roots. T-shirt and distressed jeans if you're the simple american rocker type-- but I say nothing but ripped and/or distressed jeans in a variety of washes, random ass t-shirts, random ass hair styles, maybe a blazer, maybe some lace-ups or maybe some velvet slippers. Basically do whatever you want, but keep it classic hardcore rock.
Get the Look: T-shirts of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Distressed, ripped, torn, and/or slashed jeans. And anything/everything rock and roll!
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Get the Look: T-shirts of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Distressed, ripped, torn, and/or slashed jeans. And anything/everything rock and roll!
www.theurbangent.com
White Out
From stylish jackets to t-shirts to ripped jeans... everyone seems to be going completely white a bit more than usual. But not in the stereotypical linen and brogues kind of way, nah, the stylish gentlemen folk are whiting out in a scruffier, edgier, 'masculinely' polished type way... it's like there's some kind of unofficial "who can look the most fly in all white" contest going on.
Get the Look: Wear white on white on white. Atleast 3 white items on at all times.
Colorized
Get the Look: Wear the same color all over, or almost all over. Then prep it out by going sockless, adding a cardigan, maybe opting for a polo instead of a v-neck. If your 'color on color' is too much then break it up by adding a article of clothing or accessory that is white or complimentary to your base color.
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Other Spring Summer 2010 Trends:
Colors: Orange, shades of blue, white, plaids
Accessories: colored sunglasses, buttons, colorful boat shoes, boots, bookbags, sew-on patches.
1. Summer layers- wearing a little, but alot of it (ie. tank, loose tee, a jean jacket)
2. Booted Up- this spring and summer is all about finding ways to integrate boots into your spring wardrobe. Hi-top boat shoes are easy for most guys, but integrating chukkas and desert boots may be a bit more challenging for some, buuuut if you can do it, if you can pull it off, well, you win ;-)
3. Shorts (usually cargo) over thermals, skinny jeans, even leggings
4. Subtle military shirts- we're not going into full combat anymore, keep your military flares a bit more discreet unless the occasion calls for full decoration.
5. Printed slippers (ie. monogrammed velvet slippers)
6. Denim shirts
7. Sockless
8. Summer rolls-- rolling up pants and shorts and sleeves and and and, lol... nah, just kiddin'.
2. Booted Up- this spring and summer is all about finding ways to integrate boots into your spring wardrobe. Hi-top boat shoes are easy for most guys, but integrating chukkas and desert boots may be a bit more challenging for some, buuuut if you can do it, if you can pull it off, well, you win ;-)
3. Shorts (usually cargo) over thermals, skinny jeans, even leggings
4. Subtle military shirts- we're not going into full combat anymore, keep your military flares a bit more discreet unless the occasion calls for full decoration.
5. Printed slippers (ie. monogrammed velvet slippers)
6. Denim shirts
7. Sockless
8. Summer rolls-- rolling up pants and shorts and sleeves and and and, lol... nah, just kiddin'.
Must-Haves for the Spring and Summer:
- jean jacket
- high-top/mid-top boat shoes and/or desert boots
- bright colored hat
- pair of colorful sunglasses
- jean shirt
- clear pair of glasses
- slim-fit jeans
- white shorts, jeans, or trousers
- blazer
- a favorite plaid shirt
- harem pants/shorts (if you're bold enough)
- jean jacket
- high-top/mid-top boat shoes and/or desert boots
- bright colored hat
- pair of colorful sunglasses
- jean shirt
- clear pair of glasses
- slim-fit jeans
- white shorts, jeans, or trousers
- blazer
- a favorite plaid shirt
- harem pants/shorts (if you're bold enough)
More Spring/Summer Trends
Inspiration photos:
(Designers above: G-Star Raw, D-Sqaured, Gucci, Martin Margiela, John Richmond, Lacoste, Givenchy, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Costume National, Salvatore Ferragamo).
Stayed tuned for How to Get the Look for each trend &
the Urban Gentleman Spring Summer Trends photo shoot.
Inspiration photos:
(Designers above: G-Star Raw, D-Sqaured, Gucci, Martin Margiela, John Richmond, Lacoste, Givenchy, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Costume National, Salvatore Ferragamo).
Photos from: NYMAG.com
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Stayed tuned for How to Get the Look for each trend &
the Urban Gentleman Spring Summer Trends photo shoot.
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