Men Style File

Men Style File introducing Ernest Baker...
For this time around I choose a close friend of mine who I think represents great style that is always fresh, new, interesting and down right oozing swagger. Between juggling classes, and managing his own online blog, I got a chance to pull this accountant major away from his schedule to ask him a few questions. For starters, I asked the Chicago native the most important question of them all: How does music have an influence on men style in today's fashion scene? & How does it influence him and his style?

My first question reflects what influences the way you dress, the way you express yourself? Events, music, art, or whatever it might happen to be?

I mostly let the way I feel determine the way I dress. If anything, literature is my primary outside influence. I wear Ray-Ban Wayfarers because of Bret Easton Ellis books. I wear a red trapper hat because of Holden Caulfield.
What can you NOT live without when it comes to your attire? We all have that one thing that we just can't go on with out?

My watches are my saviors. Leaving the house without one on can ruin my day.
Who would you consider a style icon of today women? Men? Who would you consider your icon on style? Who influences you to put things together?

Rihanna always kills it. Kanye is consistently on point. Many people have aspects of their style that's admirable, but I don't get too influenced by other people. I recognize and take note, but the sh*t I wear is all me. I don't emulate.
Do you think that music plays a huge role in mens fashion? If so why is it so backwards? Why is fashion not taking the lead instead? Do you agree or disagree?

Music is probably the most important facet of men's fashion. Whenever I get dressed and look at my self in the mirror to assess my selections, I always catch myself rapping something to myself. Music adds that confidence and attitude. But people aren't original and take music's influence on fashion too far. I use music to augment my fashion choices, not decide them.
What is the one trend that you been rocking for the longest that people that surround you that are just now wearing?

I've been wearing slim fit jeans. I've been wearing Wayfarers. There's plenty I could name but it's unnecessary. I've always been ahead of my time. By the time people catch up I've moved on. When you really live this sh*t no amount of swagger jacking can stifle you.
What is the most unattractive clothing that needs to just go away when it comes to fashion?

I think most clothing can look great if the person wearing it approaches the look properly. I don't think there's anything I have a strong disdain for. Colorful ass sneakers maybe? Keffiyeh scarfs are pretty overdone at this point. I guess those, which sucks because they look nice, but main streamers who just got a hold of one 8 minutes ago killed it for everyone else.
It's 2a.m in the morning and your fire alarm just went off. You have fifteen seconds to leave your burning apartment. What are you wearing?

I regularly fall asleep in my Champion sweatpants, a Polo tee, and an American Apparel hoodie. Ultimate lounge wear.
When it comes to style for women, what is the most important element in fashion she must portray?

I love when women show their personality through their clothing. I want a woman with a look that exudes her essence. What she's wearing should allow me to gain a better understanding of her with minimal difficulty.

Who is your favorite designer?
Ralph Lauren will always be my favorite designer. No matter where I go or what I do with fashion, his aesthetic is always my foundation.

What is the cheapest thing that you have bought that looks the most fashionable
out of anything that you wear that is worth twice as much?

I got a $250 Burberry shirt for $80. Does that count?

You can visit Ernest online blog newbornrodeo to learn more about this men style contributor :
http://newbornrodeo.com

Fyi: Few of this Ernest style favorites pictured below:

***Ralph Lauren Polo, Kayne West, Trapper hat , & Wayfarers Glasses

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