Though women are dominating the fashion blogging industry, we have to give it up to the best-dressed men on the internet that are shattering fashion typecasts and embracing an array of fabrics and patterns to influence men to broaden their shopping selections without emptying their wallets.
With billboards and newspaper ads featuring white models more so than those of color, it is liberating to see black and brown men shifting the narrative for men of color who like to dress.
Here are nine male fashion bloggers of color who are shifting gazes with their stunning portraits and stylish wardrobe. I'm going to let their pictures do the talking:
This fashion and lifestyle blog for men is the multi-discipline agency that was founded by Joshua Kissi and Travis Gumbs.
With services ranging from brand consultation to product placement, styling, and photography, this fashion-forward duo has collaborated with Adidas, Ted Talk, and even the U.S. Open.
2. Art Comes First
Per their website, "Sam Lambert and Shaka Maidoh founded the ACF in order to circulate sartorial nourishment, oxygenating time-based projects through dynamic collaborations."
While their e-commerce site has yet to launch to the public, if you join Art Comes First, you can gain a first-look at the Brand Consultancy or just follow the designers/bloggers on social media in the meantime.
3. Joekenneth
The self-titled blog created by Brooklyn-native Joekenneth Museau features storytelling from an urban perspective with 'the raw emotion that is discernibly felt by his audience'.
Joekenneth's writing expands beyond the blog as he authored "Tales of a Troubled Romantic" which is a collection of original poems and prose and photography by Andre D. Wagner. He has even collaborated with the men of Street Etiquette to bring the dashing trends and picturesque aesthetics in Leon Bridge's music video turned short film, "Home".
Watch it here:
4. Paul Jin
Jin, the visionary behind the brand "We Are Nomads" formerly known as Lavish Livez, has made a name for himself as his face and minimalistic flair has graced top-notch trademarks like Hugo Boss.
5. Dapper Lou
Rather than the strutting down cityscapes in portraits, Lougè "Dapper Lou" Delcy is a Haitian-descent artist who saunters down dessert back roads and alleyways of foreign lands.
The Dapper Lou visuals not only intrigue viewers to spend a little extra more time in the closet in the morning but compels to travel the world seeking gripping imagery to capture.
6. North of Man
The creator of NoMan, Eliezer Infante, combines culture and sophistication with majority casual and semi-formal attire that makes this blog tailor-made for a "classic man".
7. Steven Onoja
Onoja was raised in Nigeria but he uses the streets of NYC, his current residence, as his runway of vintage and avant-garde apparel at low expenses.
Onoja encourages men of all shades to step out into the city hustle and bustle in style for affordable prices.
This menswear stylist who hails also from NYC believes that "fashion is a race" and "style is story-telling".
As a model and collaborator for H&M, Nylon Magazine, and Apple, Balmaceda is a self-made fashion guru.
Julian, or as he is known by his IG handle "Mr. Julls" is a menswear blogger and stylist who brings fresh and vibrant energy to anyone's feed who follows him.
Picture someone you know who could stop traffic in these ensembles? Give these dapper bloggers a follow to shop their undeniably upscale statements.
You may even see some crossovers of bloggers on this list!
