Style file ICON (Black History Edition): Andre 3000

I am sooooooo excited about this man right here. Andre 3000 has been my muse and inspiration since 1994 when his group Outkast came out with: Southernplayalisticadillac. He is an inspiration because he is fearless. He does what he wants, says what he wants, and dresses how he wants without caring what the consequences might be. To me, that is an inspiration because when you are a person like that you are truly free. This is why people like him and Kelis make me happy! :o)


Since Andre debuted on the scene over a decade ago, he has made no apologies for his off-center style. A lot of men are too paranoid to go outside fashion norms because they are afraid to be viewed as a homosexual. I say NUTS TO THAT! If you know who you are, that's all that matters and personally, I find fearless fashion to be quite sexy. Andre takes influences such as his southern roots, and music icons like Bootsy Collins and puts them together with his own unique spin. From colorful wigs, parachute pants, rainbow suspenders and James Dean leather jackets-- Andre does it all, and he does it well! I think it's about time he was recognized and honored for his fierce fashion sense. He inspires me not to be afraid to be different, and I love it! Andre, if you ever read this, just know that someone out there is living in your dimension, and feeling your vibe. Kudos to you, baby! Please take the time to enjoy some thumbnails of our fashion virtuoso below....

Style File ICON (Black History Edition): Naomi Campbell

When you think "Fashion", a few key names come to mind. Undoubtebly Naomi Campbell is certainly one of them. She is one of the greatest, fiercest, most infamous supermodels in the world, and her career has impressively spanned over 2 decades. This British model of Jamaican decent is a breath-taking, walking, talking, breathing work of art! She never ceases to amaze with her grace, beauty, and crazy antics! What diva would be complete without the crazy antics???? From Madonna to Gianna Versace , Jay-Z and even the leader of Brazil-- Campbell has had many famous friendships and relationships. Her style is daring, sexy, unique, intriguing, horrific AND amazing. Her tall, lean body is a beautiful canvas to some of the most treasured fashion creations in the world. Basically the bitch is bad, and 20 years later her name STILL rings bells! Kudos to her in all her fierceness! Go on Naomi with yo BAAAAAAAAD self! Enjoy some images of our fashion queen below....

Style File Icon: *Kanye West*

When Kanye first burst on the scene with College Dropout back in 2004, I was elated, surprised (pleasantly), intrigued, and relieved. Relieved for the fact that FINALLY there was a brother out there in the mainstream spotlight that could relate to the youth of the ghetto without wearing pants and shirts 5x too large. I LOVED the fact that he was up on Karl Largerfeld, Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs, Oswald Boateng, etc.
Before his album came out, and he was the new and exciting fresh-blood producer at Roc-a-Fella Records, I had seen a segment on him. MTV had done a "you hear it first" on him, and showed him in the studio working on Jay Z's Blueprint album. I couldn't help but think to myself: "Damn, ol' boy has flavor!" I was peeping his Ed Hardy hoodie HAAAARD (and this was YEARS before the trend caught on). I think he was wearing James jeans-- destroyed denim. They were fit, but not tight-- and the whole look was clean. He looked educated like he had something to say besides "'nah mean"? It titillated me....

Now that Kanye has been in the game for a few years, he has really started to have an impact on our culture. His fashion sense has revived the days of the back-pack wearing, medallion-rockin, b-boys that used to chill in their stance with their jordan III's lookin wicked and fre$h. Kudos to you Kanye! Kudos to you!

Style File Icon: Jennifer Lopez

Even when Jennifer Lopez first blew up on the pop music and fashion scene, she was setting trends that people remember 'til this day...



The floppy hats, big hair and sunglasses set the tone for millenium-style. Jennifer generated the biggest fashion-buzz of all when she wore the infamous Versace mermaid dress to the 2000 Grammy awards...

Jennifer's fashion statements meant a lot at a time when curvier women in Hollywood were not as well-received as the "crack-skinny" ones. Jennifer was never afraid to show of her "assets" proudly and tastefully. Her pieces always accentuate her positives and that is what great fashion should do....




Jennifer came out with her own line called: J.Lo. This was an afforable line that catered to all women with real curves. She later went on to design Sweetface: a more haute-couture line with sleek, bold, chic and modern designs. This year she premiered: Just Sweet at fall fashion week. Whether it's jeans and tees or couture gowns, Ms. Lopez knows how it rock it, and DO IT WELL!