Rude boy

references a Jamaican subculture,

which dates back to the 1960’s-

musically identified with rocksteady:

a fusion of R&B, ska, reggae and jazz

and with  fashion focused by a smart dress style of:

fitted suits

button up shirts

thin ties

loafers, brogues

and topped off by a fedora or pork pie hat

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Elements of the Rude boy look is

evidenced in today’s street style swagger fashion:

cool,  confident,  composed

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So gents, get your Rude boy groove on!

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Rude boy look:  the original

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Rude boy look:  contemporary takes

true to form and with a twist

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(images from boyfromdagbon.com):

with a light weave roll neck jumper

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on the wild side:  with animal print scarf

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Rude boy a la denim dimension

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