The ladies normally get all the shine when it comes to being the best dressed at the hottest industry events. But don’t sleep on the fellas because they are definitely showing up on the red carpets as well.
Throughout the year, I’ve spotted some male celebrities who dress well and definitely make an impact on fashion. Not only do they influence each other, but they also impact cultural style trends. Some of them prefer casual while go formal, but we can learn a lot from each and every one of them. Let’s break down the Top 10 Best-Dressed Male Style Icons of 2012.
#10 Dwayne Wade
The Miami Heat has produced a powerful trio of teammates — LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. This trio may sweat it out on the basketball court, but they’re also fashion-forward off the court. Namely, Dwayne Wade – he’s become one of the frontrunners of fashion trends. Shining both on and off the court, Dwayne’s preppy but fashionable attire has received so much attention NBA players are following suit by carefully picking out their attire before games and for post-game press conferences.
#9 Justin Bieber
The young protégée of Usher Raymond has taken on traits from his mentor in more ways than one, including the style bug. From trendy leather jackets to the trendiest sneakers, the Beibs is always geared up for a fashion show!
#8 Big Sean
The prince of G.O.O.D. Music, Big Sean takes a lot of his style cues from his protégée Kanye West. Not only does he bring it with his witty rhymes, Big Sean also brings it fashion-wise in an array of high fashion looks with a Detroit twist!
#7 Chris Brown
No stranger to the world of fashion, Chris Brown has been ridiculed and praised throughout the years for his fashion ups and downs. But in 2012, the pop star maintained his cool and his fly, earning him major points with fashion heads.
#6 David Beckham
No one makes London their fashion runway like the Beckhams. And David Beckham appears throughout London in stylish blazers, shirts and pants. His outfits vary between casual and high-end, but one things is for certain, he always gets it right.
#5 Pharrell Williams
He disappeared for a season of two, but one of the true pioneers of the transition from baggy to fitted in mainstream hip-hop, Pharrell Williams has re-emerged in 2012 with a vengeance. Always one to set the trends, he’s back with a new look that we are sure will catch on quickly.
#4 Usher Raymond
Always up for a fashion challenge, pop superstar Usher Raymond always does his thing with style and grace. His style has matured with his music and his career and he continues to step his game up.
#3 President Barack Obama
Not only is President Re-elect Barack Obama the first African-American president of The United States, he’s also one of the best dressed men to represent our country. His cool swagger, tailored suits and signature loosened collar/tie combo make him the most fly president to date.
#2 Jay-Z
Jay-Z’s led the hip-hop community from Marcy Projects to Wall Street. He’s become a businessman in both fashion and music. He keeps up with the trends consistently and starts more than a few of his own. With a clothing line that has been in existence for over 10 years and a niche for rocking the most fashionable outfits effortlessly, Jay-Z is a style icon without a shadow of a doubt.
#1 Kanye West
Kanye West is considered to be the primary reason for hip-hop’s influence over fashion. Since day one, Kanye has set the trends that the world follows. From a simple scarf to his own shoe line, his influence trickles down all aspects of the music and fashion industry. He’s not only a fashion staple in the hip-hop community, but with his own clothing line and reputation for fashionable threads, he’s a style Icon across the world.
