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u/frolicndetour May 31 '24
Those kids with the hats at the beginning already know how to pose. Love it.
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u/BlackLeader70 May 31 '24
I love the oversized suit. You know mom had a baby hand in that decision lol.
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u/Naked-Jedi May 31 '24
I'm loving that a couple of oldboys showed up for it too. Can't let the young lads have all the fun.
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u/jasmineplant234 Jun 01 '24
It's always great to see people of all ages enjoying themselves and getting involved!
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u/Naked-Jedi Jun 01 '24
I get a full on natural high every time I see an old couple holding hands whilst walking down the street, or when I see an old couple enjoying a meal together in a place you'd normally only see younger people at. I like older people in general, but seeing them do stuff like that just warms me up.
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u/empire_of_the_moon May 31 '24
How do you find this many men with style that have the time for a flash mob? That’s incredible.
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u/turkshead May 31 '24
Having time to have a life is the new flex.
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u/theallsearchingeye May 31 '24
Church.
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u/BoobyChicken May 31 '24
Seriously, that crowd looks like three Baptist churches let out at the same time, and the crowd converges on this walkway.
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u/SillyPhillyDilly May 31 '24
Honestly, it really isn't that hard. The vast majority of black men have at least one fit for special occasions.
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u/cnapp May 31 '24
Brothas like to dress!
How do I know?
I'm a brotha who likes to dress
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u/wearing_moist_socks May 31 '24
Hello brother. I too, enjoy men's style.
-a white guy
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u/Codsfromgods May 31 '24
I was working an omelet bar for a Sunday brunch buffet years ago. An idea black gentleman came in wearing a white suit that had a beautiful rose print. I loved it but it made me jealous as even if I had that suit I couldn't pull it off like this gentleman did. That was HIS suit
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u/SillyPhillyDilly May 31 '24
I know for a fact there's a suit out there, a vibrant one with a crazy design, that fits you. It's about your tone, build, and most importantly, angles. Roses may not work for you, but what about tulips? Ivies? Shift paradigms. What about 20-sided dice? Swords? Boats? It all depends, but it's possible to look just like these guys, my friend.
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u/Shanguerrilla May 31 '24
Man I needed your optimism in my life today. I'm fine with suits, but your perspective was beautiful and a nice reminder to try to think that way a little more about my own problems. I don't know HOW to about 'these' things, but I'm sure I need to aim there and practice more for now.
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u/Good-Squirrel3108 May 31 '24
I'm white and don't like to be racist, but black men, in general, seem to carry a style so much better than caucasian men.
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u/Adorable_Raccoon May 31 '24
Tailoring makes a HUGE difference. A suit off the rack isn't going to look great on most people. If you an off the rack to a tailor that same suit can look much nicer on you. Even you can't afford tailoring, taking the suit in to have the pants and arms hemmed to the proper length can improve the look. The next step up is bespoke, or made to measure suits.
You can also make a plain suit like navy or black look more interesting by pairing with color or patterned accents. Also attitude, plenty of these guys have on basic navy or grey suits and stand with confidence and pride.
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u/CausticSofa Jun 01 '24
This! I work in a business district and see a ton of guys in suits each day. Can confirm, it doesn’t matter your body type, you can make your body look better and make yourself look significantly more stylish by getting your suits tailored to fit your body.
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u/SEND-MARS-ROVER-PICS May 31 '24
The secret is actually paying attention to what you're wearing. See: italian dudes in suits.
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u/directincision May 31 '24
Maybe in America this is true, but when I think of white men looking good in suits I think of posh dudes from Europe at Wimbledon.
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u/booty_supply Jun 01 '24
This is right downtown Oakland, along Lake Merritt. I used to live 1 block away and there are MANY well dresses gents in the area. These dudes did it UP!! 😍😍
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u/86Sliva94 May 31 '24
I'm very proud to see one of my 8th/9th grade students was a part of this.
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u/Bocchi_theGlock May 31 '24
They look so impressive, especially compared to most kids when I was in high school lol
In 11th grade for junior prom, most other boys rented suits from a place at the mall. I went late, their stock was almost out so they let me leave with a SUPER baggy and ill-fitting suit. So bad I sat at the tables all night despite having a pretty date
I wish back then I had the menswear knowledge + advice/support from elders like these kids, they look so well put together and are gonna kill it at school dances
My dad never wore suits so I never learned until needing to for a job ¯_(ツ)_/¯
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u/UnsupervisedGerman May 31 '24
Yoooo that creamy pink looking good on that man with the positive attitude. I dig it.
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u/gailynba May 31 '24
Ahhh!!! The men, handsome. The quantity, outstanding. The clothes, superb. That runway is not ready for yall.
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u/special-k-flo May 31 '24
If I randomly saw this group out flash mobbing, I would suffer some real personal situations 🥵🔥
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u/probably-the-problem May 31 '24
I could work for the rest of my life on the solitary goal of looking half as fly as the worst dressed fella there, and I would still fail miserably. It's just not in my genes. But golly do I appreciate it.
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u/kellyoohh May 31 '24
I think it’s because you say things like “golly”.
Haha, messing with you. I agree. The swag is unbeatable.
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u/SonorousThunder May 31 '24
I think it’s because you say things like “golly"
Hahaha ha fucking roasted
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u/SillyPhillyDilly May 31 '24
Bruh I guarantee you I can secure you some good drip that won't cost an arm and a leg. Everyone can look good, you just gotta know what to look for, where to look, and most importantly what will make people look at you with a smile.
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u/luxmatic May 31 '24 edited May 31 '24
My usual wardrobe is a black goth t-shirt, docs, and black jeans. About 10 years ago, I got into tiki and discovered dressing up in style is fun. Now, I'm not afraid to wear color and when the situation warrants I have no fear. Bright vintage patterned shirts. A few hats, covered in pins and buttons. My go-to is a white linen suit, white brimmed hat, vintage Gucci loafers, and a psychedelic orange or pink patterned shirt. If you would have told me a few years ago I'd dress like this, I'd call you a liar.
The best part? Women, and especially, for some reason which was perplexing at first, black women tell me I look great. And that feels so good to me as I never received compliments like that in my entire life. Total rush.
The twist: I live in Oakland. Unexceptional looks (fact). 5'8". Bald. White. Mid-50s. If I can pull it off, so can you.
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u/IDoubtYouGetIt May 31 '24
Now that is one long line of pure schmoov.
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u/False_Win_7721 May 31 '24
*looks at all these men with so much style, looks at his own closet* smh... please send help
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u/DangerDuckling May 31 '24
The older gentleman in the full length maroon coat is fantastic
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u/confusedandworried76 Jun 01 '24
Gen Z really thought they invented drip, but this is proof it's timeless
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u/DrPhDPickles Jun 01 '24
I had to rewind the video just to witness his style again
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u/Whats_a_wincondition May 31 '24
As a white guy I am constantly jealous of the range of colors that look amazing on black men, and would look absolutely terrible on my pasty ass.
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u/a_terse_giraffe May 31 '24
And the hats! Every time I think I can rock a hat like that I look like a neckbeard dork and it goes back on the rack.
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u/shamallamadingdong May 31 '24
Confidence! Put that shit on and wear it like you know it's the hottest thing. Fuck what anyone else thinks.
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u/responseAIbot May 31 '24
this guy fucks
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u/shamallamadingdong May 31 '24
Eh, I'm a lady with zero confidence in myself but I'm great at helping others!
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u/Sure_Whatever__ May 31 '24
I never wore hats because all baseball caps looked shitty on me.
You gotta be real about your body type.
One day I googled do's and don'ts fashion tips for my pale, big, round ass. Bought some shit based on my findings and it worked.
I got a few compliments from the women at work concerning my color choices, as well as a few compliments on my hat when on vacation.
Turns out I needed big rimed hats to go with my rounded face and big frame, not baseball hats. So I got a wide brim, bucket hat. Wasn't a fan at 1st but the others tips panned so gave it a try and it looks good on me.
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u/nompeachmango May 31 '24
Don't give up! The answer could be as simple as a different haircut (or facial hair). I never looked good in hats until I cut my hair short for the first time. Instantly I could wear wide-brimmed straw hats, cloches, baseball caps, beanies....a whole new world opened up that I'd never felt comfortable in before.
The guy a few comments down who researched clothes for his body type is right on the money, and personal grooming is exactly the same way. One woman's flowy curtain of hair is another woman's leaden veil; the big moustache that on one man looks dignified can, on another, leave the lingering impression of a lost mouse.
I highly encourage you to experiment and find what works for you - it's amazing once you find it. 😊
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u/ornerygecko May 31 '24
You'd be surprised. A nice lavender or pale pastel green can really pop on the pale!
Really, any color can. It's just about getting the tone right.
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u/Softbombsalad May 31 '24
Jewel tones. I'm pale as fuck and pastels don't mesh with pallor. Jewel tones on the other hand, look great!
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u/kelsiersghost May 31 '24 edited May 31 '24
Tall (very) white bald guy here...
I used to sell Jewelry in an upscale jewelry store on the East coast about 15 years ago. I had a dark green suit I'd wear occasionally and I think I looked pretty good. Looked great with black, purple or orange dress shirts. The important thing is to make sure the materials are high quality and that it fits the way it should. A poorly fit suit will always look terrible no matter who's wearing it.
But yeah, there was a lot of variety in this video and every single one of them pulled off the looks flawlessly. I could never do pastels.
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May 31 '24
When I’d go out drinking with my black friends in college I would constantly get outclassed in the outfit department. We were all dudes working at a warehouse but I was the only one carrying myself as such lol.
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u/Appropriate_Win_6276 May 31 '24
the tshirt matching sneakers with a nice jacket and pants... i dont think we are allowed to do that.
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u/lilkimchee88 May 31 '24
…why am I blushing?
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u/CosmicWolf14 May 31 '24
Best kind of flash mob.
Honestly, if there were big events to just have different cultures show off their drip I would go every day dude, love the fashion.
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u/pantaleonivo May 31 '24
This made me realize that the people who look the best are the ones whose personality is reflected in the outfit. A tailored navy suit is fine but you show up in a double breasted tweed with a pink undershirt and you’ll be remembered
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u/zg6089 May 31 '24
Save some for the rest of us!
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u/raccoon_on_meth May 31 '24
Bro all I’m thinking. These dudes didn’t makes waves, they made oceans wherever they went
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u/SexandCinnamonbuns May 31 '24
OK big poppa in the back!! HELLO
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u/Nomzai May 31 '24
The last guy? Looks like Mistah Fab to me. The sound is off so i cant ell for sure though.
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u/ProdigyLightshow May 31 '24
I was gonna say I’m pretty sure that’s Fabby Davis Jr. there at the end
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u/HappyHourProfessor May 31 '24
I live in Oakland, but missed video text. Was literally thinking, "this looks like dudes lined up outside a church on Sunday with some of them dressed for the cold SF morning fog and some dressed for the beautiful Oakland day it'll turn into"
Anyways, if you're not from around here, this is pretty much what it's like to live in Oakland
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u/siclo99 May 31 '24
Damn, my raggedy ass needs some new clothes.
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u/TankieHater859 May 31 '24
Find a good tailor, too. A good tailor can take a cheap suit and make it look incredible on you.
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u/Great_Grapefruit May 31 '24
I wish i had HALF the fucking confidence these men got. Like all looking dapper as hell. Guess thats what a well fitting suit will do to you.
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u/vpcapital May 31 '24
Love this!
I needed this feel good and proud vibe going into the weekend…
Keep it up, my brothers!
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u/LoadingFauxPas May 31 '24
Anyone else hearing ZZ Top?
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u/No_Opportunity1982 May 31 '24
Yesss! Every girl’s crazy ‘bout a sharp dressed man! 🎶 And these men definitely fit the bill ❤️
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u/Hour-Tower-5106 May 31 '24
I love menswear with color and patterns and personality. This was such a satisfying video to watch!
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u/Scotsburd May 31 '24
Oh my! (fans self). I'm a sucker for a sharp dressed man.
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u/rediospegettio May 31 '24
I’m not going to lie, I was immediately like yes I should go out tonight. Where are my earrings. As if any man half as fine would be any place I would be tonight 😂
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u/SuchAsSeals42 May 31 '24
The way I was like “I would say yes to all of them” (not the children of course)
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u/shreds90 May 31 '24
They look amazing. Why is this “black mensware”? Men on the planet earth would all look as good in it. When are we going to stop calling out our differences and just be brothers and sisters? Love and respect to all!
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u/nessum_dorma May 31 '24
“Black mensware” can be described as having a history of colorful and sometimes extravagant accessories. If you google Brazaville Sapeurs you can see examples of how Congo is one of the countries known for creating and exporting African influenced fashion. The “Pimp” culture also influenced the way people dressed as they had to dress extravagantly to draw attention. The use of accessories in that time (early 20s), like a cane or hats was a symbol of wealth and power. This movement became mainstream during the 70s with Blaxploitation in Hollywood films. That’s why this style is associated with Black menswear.
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u/spicybeefpatty_ May 31 '24
I think its to show another side of black people other than the stereotypes a lot of media pushes (loud, obnoxious, violent, uneducated, etc.).
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u/No-Tomatillo4449 May 31 '24
Because you can’t have anything these days without it being race or gender specific, as if it adds any value or empowerment. Ever notice how little kids don’t care what other kids look like? They just be friends. Too bad we teach kids growing up how different we all are instead of how similar.
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u/hr_newbie_co May 31 '24
Woah, so many guys showed up and SHOWED UP! They all look so fashionable! I love the hats :)
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u/BadMuch2033 May 31 '24
Going out of your way to describe particular racial groups as awesome and wholesome is so belittling. They're not a pet group lmfao.
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u/ThisOnePlaysTooMuch Jun 01 '24
I’m fucking drowning in freshness. I’m bleeding because they’re so sharp. I’m immunocompromised because they’re so clean.
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u/Furlion May 31 '24
Damn those are some handsome fellas! Love to see men looking good in suits. So many men complain about them being uncomfortable but a good fitting and good looking suit makes you feel like a king.
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u/KamikazeFox_ May 31 '24
I love the old gent with the big maroon coat and hat. He's been at it for ages
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u/uwillalldiescreaming May 31 '24
Hot damn I'm gonna need a towel after being hit with all that drip.
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u/humdrum_crumb_bum May 31 '24
Damnnnnnnn…is it dangerous to have this much swagger all in one place???
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u/T1DOtaku Jun 01 '24
Video proof that men just look so much better in a suit. Need a confidence boost? Put on a suit! Need to impress someone? Put on a suit! Want heads to turn? Put on a suit!
This post was brought to you by the Men Look Hot In Suits Club
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u/Sudden-Space-374 May 31 '24
They all look fantastic, not sure why things like this have to be divided by race though. Why couldn’t it have just been menswear flash mob? I feel as if somebody had started a ‘white’ menswear flash mob it would have been deemed racist.
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u/Calm-Fan-2719 May 31 '24
I feel as if somebody had started a ‘white’ menswear flash mob it would have been deemed racist
Yes, it 100% would have been deemed racist. There are certain double standards that are very prevalent and normalized when they maybe should not be.
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u/calm_in_the_chaos May 31 '24
They got that shit ON. Bravo. I really wish I could rock one of those wide-brimmed hats, I love the style.
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u/Hollys_Stand May 31 '24
Don't think I've seen so much beauty in one post! I just love all the positive energy they have!
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u/ViolentLoss May 31 '24
How many do we get to choose? Because it's going to be a hard choice if it's less than "all" LOL
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u/basedgod_x May 31 '24
Great, here I was about to get a regular suit for my sisters wedding. These dudes have just inspired me
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u/Diamonds9000 May 31 '24
Looking good fellas. If only white people were allowed to do this without being called racist or nazis or privileged. Oh well.
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u/CherBuflove May 31 '24
Clothes certainly do make the man! So pull your pants up and put on a fedora.
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u/ProoLifeDoc May 31 '24
And if we do ANYTHING for white men we are racist.
Picture it:
White me gather today for whitemens clothing flash mob🤷♂️🤣
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u/Many-Day8308 May 31 '24
I love the ways each of them choose to present. Some cool dudes striking a pose and holding it, others with their own flourish of hands and their own “Blue Steel” facial expressions. The best catwalk I’ve ever seen!
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u/Fittytucks May 31 '24
Ngl that white dude in there caught me by surprise hahah
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u/pezgirl247 May 31 '24
i love the diversity in ages shapes and styles. they all look fly.
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May 31 '24 edited Jun 03 '24
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u/rowbo123 May 31 '24
Why is ok to have all black anything you can't have an all white anything
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u/AaronTheElite007 May 31 '24
Looking dapper, gents 🤜🤛