Elements Of Style: Breaking Down Biggie's Look

You can't talk about Biggie's style without mentioning the colorful patterned sweater he and Bill Cosby made so popular. To Big, it wasn't just about how loud the sweaters were. ""Livin' better now, Coogi sweaters now," meant he was fly and expensive—down to the socks.

The Kangol hat was fly, but it was also a nod to the older rappers from New York like Big Daddy Kane who was also from Bed-Stuy. Only natural for another Brooklyn legend to rock the hat, too.

It's hard for a man of Biggie's size to wear mock necked shirts, but he made it work. Whether he threw a Bape jacket on his shoulders or wore the "Turtlenck & Chain" combo, his style was always on point.

Biggie's the reason why burly guys have no excuse for wearing ill-fitting clothes. No matter what he wore, it was tailored and proportioned to fit him. How can you not demand respect in a custom-fitted suit? So G.

Mafioso lifestyle was a big influence on the Black Frank White, and the fedora hat was another salute to the gangster culture.

Sharkskin, linen, wool, seersucker—suits come in all materials, but velvet suits are so tough that nobody wears them. Well, Big Poppa did and he stunted on everyone in this fancy ass fabric.

The iconic urban sportswear brand was sported by many rappers in the '90s. With metal-plated jean suits and shirts, Big wore the Brooklyn-based brand with pride.

Biggie wasn't afraid to wear bright colors and prints. Shit was so tough—and still dope as ever.

Versace shades became hot in the streets because it was Biggie's signature accessory. "Now I'm clockin' ya, Versace shades watchin' ya..."