Mavericks: GQ Selects 20 Black Style Pioneers

  

Henson.

GQ.com just posted an article titled, Birth of the Cool: 20 Black Style Pioneers. The article profiles arctic explorer Matthew Henson, and 20 other stylish mavericks who were purveyors of signature style. The piece was done by the men behind Street Etiquette. See more of the pioneers after the jump.

Davis Jr.

Roundtree.

Poitier.

Belafonte

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Original Maverick: Miles Davis

  

"For me, music and life are all about style." - Miles Davis 

Mr. Miles Davis was one of the coolest to ever walk the earth. His swagger possessed a loud hush that said, 'life is good, but living is better.' As I create this post I glance at the clock, and isn't it ironic... the time, 'Round Midnight.'

Davis. - R.I.P.