Bob Marley Fashion

Somewhere along the line, we lost the real Bob Marley in a blur of head-shop posters and cheesy T-shirts. The definitive new documentary Marley does its best to bring him back. And it's good to see that his legacy was more than ganja clouds and natty dreads

Be a Visionary
Bob Marley wasn't born a legend; he was just a kid from the Jamaican countryside. But from the beginning, he carried himself like a man apart. Follow his lead in an oxford shirt worn with pitch-black sunglasses

It's All About Fit
Marley's style was simple, not flamboyant. To take a khaki military shirt and make it rock 'n' roll, go down a size so it hugs your ribs.

Keep Your Cool, Brother
Another layer elevates your look. But you can't wear sweaters and jackets in Kingston. On a hot day, a khaki vest gives you a shot of style without the sweat. Also: You don't need dreads to wear a knit hat.

The Tough Side of Tuff Gong
Bob's style was undeniably influenced by the military, but the man who wrote "One Love" and "Redemption Song" was no warmonger. Leather epaulets will make you look like a revolutionary, not like some jackbooted stooge for The Man.

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