Caleb Followill – King of Fashion

By Laura Anne Mooney

Bringing us the soundtrack to Summer ’09 with their Grammy Award-winning track Sex on Fire, Nashville natives The Kings of Leon epitomise classic American Rock ‘n’ Roll style in a rebellious yet sophisticated manner – a style that features denim, leather and razor sharp tailoring.

Caleb Followill is the ultimate front man with his pool blue eyes, muddy vocals and knee jerking performances that never fail to set pulses racing. Women want him, guys want to be him!

An image so coveted, it has seen The Kings of Leon appear on countless best dressed polls. Leading to collaborations, such as with the infamous Paris-based multimedia creative agency Surface to Air (whose work has included collaborations with the ever-ellusive artist Banksy and the ever-renewing Beck).

The French creatives worked with the lads to create a 12-piece signature collection, containing everything from bandanas to guitar straps, a range that’s exclusively available from The Shop at Bluebird, the must-go-see lifestyle destination on London’s Kings Road.

Fear not, however, there are plenty of ways to recreate this Rock ‘n’ Roll look right here in Ireland.

 

€65,  All Saints, Powerscourt Town Centre, Dublin

 

Urban Outfitters, Temple Bar, Dublin

 

G-Star belt at Urban Outfitters, Temple Bar, Dublin.

 

G-Star II High Grey trainers at Urban Outfitters, Temple Bar.

 

G-Star Worn Midnight Track Shirt at Urban Outfitters, Temple Bar, Dublin.

To keep out the cool evening breeze, this versatile shirt can be worn over a printed t-shirt or closed with the sleeves rolled up. Add this weaved Trilby for an instant relaxed look…

€42, Ted Baker, Grafton Street.

 

 

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