For The "Rebel Gentleman"

A little birdie name GQ magazine informed me about the newest celebrity putting  his feet in the fashion industry, Mr. Andre Benjamin also known as Andre 3000. In case you have been living under a rock and not familiar with Mr. 3k, he makes up one half of the multi-platimium rapping duo Outkast and most recently an actor in movies like Idlewild and Semi-Pro with Will Ferrell.

Now aside from his music and movie career, Andre is known for his personal uncouth style. Before there was a Pharrell, a Kanye, or a Lupe, Andre was one of the first rappers to wear more unorthodox appearl for his genre. Remember he wore turbans back in the day when you normally only saw you grandma wearing them. I even just saw him in one of my favorite blogs The Sartorialist (and must I say, if you are on the Satorialist...you can dress!)Andre's photo from the Sartorialist
(Read what Scott Schuman wrote about him in the August 7th the post)

Benjamin Bixby is the name of his new clothing line. The aesthetic for Bixby is greatly influenced by the 30's varsity wear and classic prep with rugby polos, tees with numbers, high waisted cropped pants, cordoroy blazers, and oxford shirts with rounded tip collars. Benjamin personally picked out the fabrics and cuts for the line. The name and style of the line was inspired by an imaginary muse who in the eyes of Andre is a world traveled educated guy who has a story to tell through his clothing.

Benjamin Bixby is to be sold at Barney's sometime this fall (hooray!)

FYI: Andre 3000 is also working a solo album release date is unknown.