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Fabolous has been in this rap game for a minute, and since the beginning, the Brooklyn emcee has always had an upper hand on the style game. He rarely uses a stylist and even made throwback jerseys the gear to wear among rappers back in the early aughts. His style has changed a lot throughout the years, but what we've noticed is this: Loso isn't afraid to try a new trend when it hits the streets. He's aware of style, and we're aware of his, so we look back at the good (and also the bad!) with our Style History of Fabolous...
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VMA02
WHAT: MTV 2002 VMA's
WHEN: 2002
Complex Says: Repping your favorite basketball team was considered stylish in this era, so he was pretty swagged out for this.
Feb2003
WHAT: "Can't Let You Go" Music Video
WHEN: February 2003
Complex Says: Before the throwback trend was over, you couldn't see Fab when it came to jerseys.
VMA2004
WHAT: Usher's VMA party, Shore Club Miami
WHEN: 2004
Complex Says: Lacoste and tennis swag polos were a good look in 2004.
March06
WHAT: Concert
WHEN: March 2006
Complex Says: All BAPE Everything.
Oct2006
WHAT: Hip Hop Honors
WHEN: October 2006
Complex Says: Fab repping his own clothing line, Rich Yung.
June2007
WHAT: Kanye West's 30th Birthday
WHEN: June 2007
Complex Says: "Diamonds on his damn chain!".
Diamonds07
WHAT: "Diamonds" Music Video ft. Young Jeezy
WHEN: 2007
Complex Says: These particular pieces from Fab's clothing line were pretty dope.
Jan2008
WHAT: Tila Tequila's NYE Masquerade Party
WHEN: January 2008
Complex Says: This is what we call Penguin swag.
July08
WHAT: Nas' 'Untitled' Release Party
WHEN: July 2008
Complex Says: Nice fitted hat.
Feb09
WHAT: "Rockin That Thing" Music Video
WHEN: February 2009
Complex Says: If you didn't have this LV set, you were definitely working on getting it.
May09
WHAT: Hennessy Black "Done Different" Launch Event
WHEN: May 5, 2009
Complex Says: Fab rocked the Yeezy's proper.
Make Me Better2007
WHAT: "Make Me Better" Music Video
WHEN: May 2007
Complex Says: This denim jacket is not making anyone better...
Aug09
WHAT: Complex Shoot
WHEN: August 2009
Complex Says: We're brushing our shoulders off for this one.
BET09
WHAT: BET RIP The Runway
WHEN: 2009
Complex Says: We see you on your fair isle game, Fab!
Nov09
WHAT: 32nd Birthday Party at Hotel Rivington, NYC
WHEN: November 2009
Complex Says: The blacked-out outfit is killing it with the all black diamonds.
Feb2010
WHAT: Son's 2nd Birthday
WHEN: February 2010
Complex Says: Ummm, hat tip for being a great father, but we see why there are only camera phone images of this Yo Gabba Gabba-type outfit.
SJune10
WHAT: Summer Jam
WHEN: June 2010
Complex Says: We can't hate on self-branding on a tee.
Aug2010
WHAT: "Lights Out" Music Video
WHEN: August 2010
Complex Says: Christmas on a jacket.
DGSept10
WHAT: Dolce & Gabbana’s Fashion’s Night Out Event
WHEN: September 11, 2010
Complex Says: The laid-back denim paired with formalwear up-top is a nice combo. Thumbs up, Fab.
LAXJan11
WHAT: LAX Nightclub
WHEN: January 1, 2011
Complex Says: The non-traditional color of the blazer and paired with the YSL T-shirt is pretty fresh.