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Tinie Tempah tops GQ best-dressed list for mens shirts

30 Jan 2012

Few could argue with the assessment that the last 12 months has seen the UK urban music scene come on leaps and bounds.

Much of this progress has been as a result of the continued emergence of a 23-year-old Londoner by the name of Patrick Junior Chukwuemeka Okogwu.

Known more commonly as Tinie Tempah, the past year has seen the star cement his place as one of the UK's top live urban acts with singles like Pass Out and Wondermann.

The rapper received plenty of accolades too, including two Brit Awards for Best Breakthrough Act and Best Single.

Now named the Best Dressed Man in Britain for 2012, Tinie Tempah has rightfully acquired a new status as the urban fashion star of today.

More interestingly still, his appearance at number one on the list has highlighted the refreshing urban appeal of fine mens shirts in the modern age.

After all, the past year has seen the 23-year-old sporting a number of interesting clothing combinations underpinned by a fine cotton shirt.

Seemingly in favour of buttoning up to the collar, Tinie Tempah's preference falls more in line with slim-fit shirts, as his wears aim to highlight his toughened streamline figure.

From here, the shirt provides the perfect foundation for the outfit to take one of two directions, for either the smart/casual look or alternatively the more street/urban styling.

In many instances, this look can be built around the same choice of cotton shirts, with alternatively apparel fitted around it.

Taking the single cuff classic fit purple and blue poplin check shirt, which comes in a moderate cutaway collar design at a sale price of £59, fashionistas can create two distinctive looks.

Combining the shirt with smart shoes and designer jeans along with suit jacket and bow tie a la Tinie Tempah gives you a casual elegance dripping in modernity.

Alternatively, combining the shirt with more a more colourful trouser combination of dark red or blue alongside a blue zip hooded sweatshirt or leather jacket provides the perfect urban outfit for casual city living.

This same formula can be applied to any number of shirts in the Eton range, and further demonstrates the enduring appeal of this most classic of mens garments.

Let's not forget the continued ability for modification that a shirt provides.

Unbuttoning the front of a shirt can provide a more provocative look for one, while choosing a slightly baggier size provides you with a chance to fit a t-shirt or vest into the look for a more laid back vibe.

Whatever your choice of slim fit or formal shirts, with musical pioneers like Tinie Tempah continuing to create classic ensembles, Eton could be your best option for fine wears.
 

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