"I want to be remembered as a fashion icon because man, do I know how to f*cking dress." (See the video)
It's rare the the internet disappoints me. I do feel however that not enough has been said about Eminem's recent wardrobe transformation. For those of you who don't know, I love Eminem. Yeah I know it's weird for a bourgeois feminist with a gay best friend. But there you go. I think he's a brilliant storyteller. From a physical perspective, he was one of my favorite heartthrobs as a teen. Here's an example of his fine vintage self.
Even back in his baggy sweats period, I always appreciated his comparatively mild bling. If bling is a sign of how successful a rapper is, Em was always so big that he didn't need carat weight to prove his clout. Look at him compared to Busta Rhymes here:
Since their collaboration on Stan at the Grammys, Elton and Em have become friends. You can read about Em's raunchy wedding president to Elton
here.
After the jump, we'll look at his recent style transformation.
