Barney's Introduces "Benjamin Bixby" By Andre 3000

So here’s Andre 3000 (“Hey Ya” Rapper) smiling with Barney’s creative director Simon Doonan at the launch of Andre’s menswear clothing line Benjamin Bixby at Barneys New York.

The premiere took place last Friday during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kick-off. It was hosted by actress Charlize Theron and many celeb guests stopped by to see what Andre 3000 had in store.

His Fall 08/ Spring 09 collection consists of 70 pieces inspired by college football documentaries of the 1930’s.  When asked about referencing the 1930's, he says, "You had rough guys who played football, but they were impeccably dressed. So now, if a guy wants to wash his face, they call him a metrosexual or whatever. So my thing is, cut all that out. People feel like just because you like to dress well ... that don't mean you're gay! I don't know where that came from! You know? It's clothes!" 

His collection has a dapper yet funky appeal. Andre has always been someone I considered risqué and fashion-forward and I’m considering purchasing a few pieces if they don’t break my piggy bank!

-Bumble Bee

More pictures from his collection after the JUMP:

Photos Courtesy of WIREIMAGE