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FABRICated: The "Urban Lux" Look
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FABRICated: The "Urban Lux" Look

This article is presented by Sean John.

“Urban Lux” style isn’t new, but it’s newly perfected. With the perpetual influences of sports, hip-hop, and pop culture on the way we dress, there’s no shortage of daily inspiration.

These days, when you hear the word “Urban” in regards to men’s fashion, our minds go right to streetwear. There’s been a movement over the last ten years to take the idea of urban wear and give it a refined and luxurious aesthetic.

Quintessential “Urban Lux” gear has a base in the “all-black everything” look, but it’s been amped up. Slimmer fits, combining leather detailing with your traditional fabrics, and the reemergence of the high-top sneaker. You can’t go wrong with a solid all-black everything look.


"Sabir M. Peele is the founder of the menswear & lifestyle blog, Men's Style Pro. After being selected as one of the "5 Best Dressed Real Men in America" in 2010 by Esquire Magazine, Sabir took that torch and ran with it. Since then, he's styled and has been featured in national campaigns for Johnston & Murphy, Target and Glamour Magazine. Styled and hosted major events for Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales & Century 21 Department Stores. Custom menswear brands like Dragon Inside, Mantorii and even Allen Edmonds custom have all tapped him to create pieces. Recently, Sabir has taken a role with GQ Magazine as a style ambassador & stylist traveling the country hosting a series of style events."
Your “Urban Lux” look isn’t complete without a pair of high-top sneakers. The modern adaption of the high-top is part sneaker and part boot. Giving a nod to its athletic roots with a wide sole, this monochromic sneaker now has a "pop" of unexpected color that will add dimension to your look. Use these kicks to add a casual element to your overall look, or take them to the basketball court for a pick-up game.

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If the sun’s out, that means you must protect your eyes. A great pair of gold frame glasses will add that much-needed complement to the rest of your “Urban Lux” look. There’s something to be said about simplicity in the base of “Urban Lux” -- even though the embellishments really make the style stand out. These shades transform your look to an A+ standard, no matter the outfit.

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The hoodie is a streetwear staple, but its “Urban Lux” counterpart is the shawl collar popover. This style of popover has its roots in prep gear, but with leather embellishment, hoodie pouch, and athletic-style striping, it’s a stand out "Urban Lux" piece. One thing that’s evident in "Urban Lux" style is that pieces need to be versatile. With the option to layer it over another shirt or rock it solo, the new popover will become your new best friend.

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The peacoat may have its roots in the Navy, but the “Urban Lux” guy has been rocking them on the streets for many years. There’s no better way to stay warm and look polished than a well-tailored peacoat. With the addition of the leather arms and wool body, this peacoat takes a step in the varsity jacket direction, and is simply cooler than your other coats.

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The best way to break up your monochromatic look is to bring in a white shirt. The “Urban Lux” white shirt is not your run-of-the-mill cotton throw over -- it’s now embellished with leather detailing, giving it the option to be a standalone piece. Coming in from the cold, you might want to ditch that popover, but you don’t want to only be wearing a plain undershirt. This new embellished Henley won’t only be your style savior -- it’ll create a whole new look.

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Black jeans are as much "rocker" as they are "Urban Lux." For the non-suited guy, black jeans become the unofficial suit pants for the urban city dweller. The new silhouette is slimmer than its predecessors and really gives off the impression that they can be worn with anything. Rock a pair of boots, sneakers or wingtips -- he who wears the pants makes the rules.

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