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Rock Hudson: Style Icon

Rock Hudson knew that less is more. Here's how to get his classic American style.

Talib Kweli: Style Icon

We love this iconic rapper's personal style. But even the most stylish men make mistakes. He told us his.

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Maxwell: Style Icon
Maxwell: Style Icon
By James Sanders

In the '90s, he brought neo soul into the mainstream. Today, Maxwell's doing to fashion what he did with music: bringing the classics back.

Tinie Tempah: Style Icon
Tinie Tempah: Style Icon
By Adam Fox

No, he's not a Kanye or Pharrell wannabe - but his style is giving them a run for their money. Meet Tinie Tempah.

Nat King Cole: Style Icon
Nat King Cole: Style Icon
By Farah Averill

Style icon Nat King Cole understood the subtle art of suave and refined masculine dressing.

Bruce Springsteen: Style Icon
Bruce Springsteen: Style Icon
By Adam Fox

Hipsters, rejoice. We're giving away 3 box sets of Bruce Springsteen's The Promise. All you need to do is tweet. Easy, right? Click here for details.

Jon Hamm: Style Icon
Jon Hamm: Style Icon
By Adam Fox

Sick of seeing him on every magazine cover? Before you dismiss him, here's why the actor makes our style cut.

Sammy Davis, Jr.: Style Icon
Sammy Davis, Jr.: Style Icon
By Adam Fox

Sammy Davis, Jr. knew how to work a room, and he also knew how to dress to impress. Follow this legend's lead and look your best.

Ed Westwick: Style Icon
Ed Westwick: Style Icon
By Adam Fox

His character owns a Park Avenue penthouse, screws hot girls and dresses to impress. Stop hating. Here's how to pull off his style.

Jay-Z: Style Icon
Jay-Z: Style Icon
By Farah Averill

Thanks to Jay-Z, hip-hop style has moved beyond baggy jeans and jerseys. Here's why he's a style icon.

Marvin Gaye: Style Icon
Marvin Gaye: Style Icon
By Farah Averill

Gaye's style - both musical and sartorial - makes today's entertainers look like amateurs. Take notes, junior.

Lapo Elkann: Style Icon
Lapo Elkann: Style Icon
By Adam Fox

This Italian playboy is shaking up the auto industry - and the world of men's fashion. What's his template for sartorial success?

Robert Pattinson: Style Icon
Robert Pattinson: Style Icon
By Adam Fox

Really? Well, it's not like we're putting 18-year-old Taylor Lautner on our cover. Guys can learn something from Pattinson's style - seriously.

Kid Cudi: Style Icon
Kid Cudi: Style Icon
By Adam Fox

What can Kid Cudi teach you about style? More than you think, son.

Samuel Eto'o: Style Icon
Samuel Eto'o: Style Icon
By Adam Fox

On-field Cameroon is finished, but off-field, star player Eto'o is kicking butt in the style department. What's his trick? 

Iker Casillas: Style Icon
Iker Casillas: Style Icon
By Farah Averill

While Spain looks for World Cup glory, AskMen takes a look at the team's captain's sharp sense of style.

Kobe Bryant: Style Icon
Kobe Bryant: Style Icon
By Farah Averill

Today's millionaire athletes can't afford not to look good. Case in point: Kobe.

Javier Bardem: Style Icon
Javier Bardem: Style Icon
By Farah Averill

Your girl is in love with him, Hollywood is in love with him and we, well, love his style. What's his secret?

Phoenix: Style Icons
Phoenix: Style Icons
By Farah Averill

To all young men: Meet your new role models. These French musicians are taking their rocker sound and style to the next level.

Rudolph Valentino: Style Icon
Rudolph Valentino: Style Icon
By Farah Averill

Rudolph Valentino was the original Latin lover. Think you don't need to take a page from his book? Think again.

Gregory Peck: Style Icon
Gregory Peck: Style Icon
By Adam Fox

5 decades later, his style is still influential - how can you make it your own?

Jack Nicklaus: Style Icon
Jack Nicklaus: Style Icon
By Farah Averill

The Open: Golf's Oldest Major not only highlights 150 years of golf history, it also puts the spotlight on golf players' style (yes, that exists). 

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