Andre 3000 Named One Of “GQ’s” Best New Designers

It seems Andre 3000 isn’t an outcast in the world of fashion. The OutKast rapper has been named to “GQ” magazine’s Best New Designers in America list for his Benjamin Bixby fashion line. Andre described the line as a reflection of his character during OutKast’s “Stankonia” period, adding, quote, “I wanted to put that spirit into classic clothes, but ones that people could actually wear.” Also on the list are Save Khaki’s David Mullen, Robert Geller, Yigal Azrouel, Shipley & Halmos’ Sam Shipley and Jeff Halmos, and Rogues Gallery’s Alex Carleton. Andre 3000 was the only one of the six winners that didn’t come from a fashion background. The Benjamin Bixby line premiered in New York’s famed Barney’s store last fall.