If Notorious B.I.G. was alive today, he’d be 41-years-old.
Although it feels just like yesterday when the devastating headlines flashed on our television screens, Biggie’s untimely death has affected generations of hip-hop lovers.
Known for his ability to mix street apparel with high-end fashion, Biggie always stayed true to his personal style.
One of his favorite designers to wear was Gianni Versace, and during a Fader interview with his sister Donatella Versace, she began reflecting upon the Italian designer’s influence on hip-hop culture and how it related to the late great Notorious B.I.G.
Donatella stated:
“I think Biggie was amazing. He came to my shows in Paris many times, and we’d see each other often. He always used to talk so nicely about my family. I think he was so smart, so intelligent. He had such a mind. So I loved what he was doing and how he was giving people a way to know about Versace—I do think he was giving people a way to know about Versace—I do think a lot of people started to know about Versace because of him.”
In honor of Biggie’s life, GlobalGrind decided to round up 21 things Biggie taught us about personal style.
Starting with…
1. Having good taste may start at a young age.
2. Coogi sweaters like this….
3. And this…
4. …were once a must. And if you’re lounging at home, you can rock your Coogi like….
5. This.
6. Biggie took a chance on a then unknown designer named Nigo, who had a dope brand named Bathing Ape. Years after Biggie died, Bathing Ape became one of the most popular brands in hip-hop.
7. Versace shades go perfectly with colorful shirts like this one and…
8. this one. Or also…
9. …A nice red carpet like this.
10. Biggie also knew the importance of a good hat.
11. See? Biggie had them in…
12. …all shapes and…
13. colors…
14. and…
15. styles.
16. It’s also cool to rock a college/university you respect even if you didn’t go there.
17. Just because you’re big and tall doesn’t mean you can’t wear a nice…
18. tailored…
19. suit.
20. When in doubt, throw on your favorite urban designer or…
21. A baggy pair of jeans, Timbs, and a button up.
