Common's Style Transformation
See Hip Hop artist Common's style transformation and rate his fashion sense.
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Style Star - Describing his personal style, the Chicago rapper rolls off a string of adjectives. "It's fresh and stylish but at the same time unique and vibrant," he said. "It's warm, soulful and classy."
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Style Star - Common says, “My style is always changing, but I like to be sharp, clear and unique. That's what is most consistent.”
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Style Star - “Hats are my thing,” he said. “I don't have hair growing on top anymore, so hats are a different way of expressing myself.”
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Style Star - For Common, self-expression is a full-time job. “It's important to have great taste in everything, from music to movies to art to the way you decorate your home,” he said.
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Style Star - Some of Common’s funky fashion signatures include: 70's soul staples, a sports coat or blazer and a perfect hat for any occasion.<BR><BR>.<BR><BR>Common shops regularly at Barneys New York and Fred Segal in Los Angeles, and mentions Paul Smith as one of his favorite designers.
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Style Star - Film roles, like his turn in the period flick <i>American Gangster</i>, have inspired fashion choices like this vintage look.
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Style Star - Bohemian or grown and sexy, Common's playfulness with clothes helps him go the distance with whatever look he's picking for that moment.