Inspired by Mr. Kapranos

Photography by Terje Sorgjerd

Lead singer of Franz Ferdinand, Alex Kapranos, is a personal favorite fashion icon. He (and the rest of the Franz crew) were wearing pointed-toe oxfords and skinny trousers years before they became fashionable. One of the reasons why Kapranos' style sticks out so strongly in my mind is his obvious comfort with his look. The tight-fitting button-ups and stacked-heel boots weren't planned by a stylist and it shows. Even with his great Scottish accent and musical talents, it's Kapranos' ability to pull off a strong personal style with so much unselfconsciousness that makes him unbelievably appealing.

Below is my tribute to Alex Kapranos: tight jeans and pointed-toe shoes.


Blazer: Ann Taylor, T-Shirt: Wren's Nest, Jeans: Cheap Mondays, Boots: Bill Hallman in Little Five Points.

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