Street Detail: Harlem Renaissance
NAME: Malcolm
AGE: 20
OCCUPATION: Student
HOME BASE: Harlem
JACKET: Members Only
SHIRT: Club Monaco
TIE: Ben Sherman
PANTS: Levi’s
SHOES: Vintage
What is your favorite fall trend? Big chunky scarves.
Must have item for fall? Leather boots that can fight the season’s elements.
What is a cold weather don’t? A big over-sized winter coat that doesn’t make you look like a blimp.
Who inspires your style? Harlem Renaissance and the late ’60s. I’d like to consider my style to be rebellious preppy.
Last clothing item you purchased? adidas called Rod Laver x ACU.
Most money spent on a single item of clothing? $300 on a pair of skinny black Diesel jeans.
What do you collect? Magazines. I probably have every GQ from the past 5 years.
Vote on whether this week’s subject is “Stylin” or “Wildin” below…
Favorite website? Lateboots.com.
Favorite brand? Yves Saint Laurent.
What is your favorite city? New York City, of course and its land of endless possibilities.
What is your dream job? Editor of a men’s magazine.
Last book read? Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut.
Trend proof style advice? Every man should have a classic white button-down shirt.
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johngone November 3, 2009 at 1:09 pm
i give up on street detail.
props on sweet detail though. always on point.
London Calling November 3, 2009 at 7:53 pm
Ha ha ha ha ha!!!! True, so true. Viva Sweet Detail.
cantstopshop November 3, 2009 at 1:37 pm
before the haters start – yes his pants are tight, but i’m sure Malcolm X dressed like this in the 60’s
London Calling November 3, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Malcolm X?! Wash your mouth out with soap.
chiney November 3, 2009 at 2:28 pm
at least the jacket is on point…
isak November 3, 2009 at 2:58 pm
eurrgchh!!!
SW November 3, 2009 at 7:28 pm
This style isnt for me but, I like how he remains true to the Harlem renaissance style.
jghjgjgg November 3, 2009 at 10:51 pm
looks like a poor mans brooklyn circus
thebkcircus.com
looks like a bunch of sloppy items pieced together to try to pull together a stylish look…obv he doesnt read those GQ magazines he collects
Killjoy November 4, 2009 at 5:58 am
Holy Shit! EVERY SINGLE ISSUE OF GQ SINCE 2005/6, MAN……that’s a serious vintage collection….
biz November 4, 2009 at 7:20 pm
get dressed FAIL
Rush November 9, 2009 at 12:00 am
looks like someone is still letting their mom dress them. LOL don’t even get me started on The Brooklyn Circus they were hot once, now their style is set up for guys who like guys but won’t admit it.