He's heavy on Versace. He wears fur vests—sometimes ones with a bear head as a hood. He rocks 30 chains on his collar. And he's the only one who can pull off these looks. We're talking about the Coke Boy himself, French Montana. The rapper's debut album, Excuse My French, officially drops today. He even made an appearance on The Combat Jack Showto talk all about it:
He's heavy on Versace. He wears fur vests—sometimes ones with a bear head as a hood. He rocks 30 chains on his collar. And he's the only one who can pull off these looks. We're talking about the Coke Boy himself, French Montana. The rapper's debut album, Excuse My French, officially drops today. He even made an appearance on The Combat Jack Showto talk all about it:
We're also celebrating his style. Known for looking awesome in designer duds like Versace to streetwear gear like Pelle Pelle, we're taking a look back at his best and most memorable looks from the past year. Because who else do you know dresses like him, HAAAAN? Check out French Montana's Year in Style.
Also check out French Montana on Complex TV's The Combat Jack Show Ep. 1 below.
"Shot Caller (Remix)" Video
Where: "Shot Caller (Remix)" video
When: February 2012
Complex says: Here's French in a motorcycle jacket, waiting to shoot the video and for P. Diddy to stop looking in that compact mirror.
XXL Freshman Cover
Where: XXL Freshman cover
When: March 2012
Complex says: $25,000 bear head hoodie fur vest. Tadow!
Summer Jam
Where: Hot 97 Summer Jam
When: June 3, 2012
Complex says: Keeping the sweat off his Versace silk shirt with a Versace silk scarf.
"Pop That" Video
Where: "Pop That" video
When: July 2012
Complex says: Dress rehearsal for Puffy's all white party?
OVO Fest
Where: OVO Fest
When: August 5, 2012
Complex says: Chain gang.
vitaminwater uncapped
Where: vitaminwater uncapped
When: September 19, 2012
Complex says: He may be Moroccan but he's loyal to these United States of America.
2012 BET Hip Hop Awards
Where: 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards
When: September 29, 2012
Complex says: Versace hoodie on the red carpet...
2012 BET Hip Hop Awards Performance
Where: 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards
When: September 29, 2012
Complex says: ...and a black Versace robe onstage.
Samsung Galaxy Event
Where: Samsung Galaxy event
When: October 24, 2012
Complex says: We'd like to think "Bling, tadow" was meant for a moment like this, and for the huge ring above.
Outside Complex Office
Where: Outside Complex's office
When: 2012
Complex says: He endorses Pelle Pelle. And that Ghost Phantom.
Studio with DJ Khaled
Where: Studio
When: January 2013
Complex says: It's obvious what's going on here. DJ Khaled's competing with French's Paislee Yen Dollar Pout snapback, and thought his "We the Best" beanie would do the trick.
VH1 Save the Music Foundation Songwriters Music Series
Where: VH1 Save the Music Foundation Songwriters Music Series
When: January 17, 2013
Complex says: "Let me lift my arm so you can get a better look at my leather jacket"
Gold Chains
Where: Instagram
When: 2013
Complex says: Thirty chains on his collar because there's no such thing as too many chainz.
Dogs
Where: Instagram
When: 2013
Complex says: That T-shirt looks expensive. The dogs are definitely there to protect French and his tee.
Cocaine City #15 DVD
Where: Cover of Cocaine City #15 DVD
When: 2013
Complex says: Rick Ross eyeing French's leather motorcycle jacket.
Pre-Grammy Gala
Where: Pre-Grammy Gala
When: February 2013
Complex says: Take note of French's suit. Even with all the silk shirts and fur vests in the world, the rapper knows to dress up for the Grammys. Also: Miley Cyrus hanging out with French. New friends?
"About That Life" Video
Where: "About That Life" video
When: February 2013
Complex says: The Bad Boy rapper isn't afraid to take a risk. What kind of "HAAAAN" does the mask trend get?
106 & Park
Where: 106 & Park
When: March 7, 2013
Complex says: Has anyone checked on PETA?
SXSW 2013
Where: FADER Fort showcase at SXSW
When: March 17, 2013
Complex says: Sometimes a simple T-Shirt can go a long way. It also doesn't hurt to wear a long gold chain or two.
The Jenny McCarthy Show
Where: The Jenny McCarthy Show
When: March 2013
Complex says: This is the rapper's make-it-rain-on-Jenny-McCarthy outfit.
"Thrilla in Manilla" Video
Where: "Thrilla in Manilla" video
When: March 2013
Complex says: Sometimes all you need to do is wear a silk scarf and shoot a Givenchy-inspired video.
VMAN Magazine
Where: VMAN magazine
When: 2013
Complex says: Your hands are actually more useful than zippers.
"I'm A Coke Boy" Video
Where: "I'm A Coke Boy" video
When: April 2013
Complex says: ...Because what's a Yankees varsity jacket without gold sleeves?
"Gifted" Video
Where: On set of the "Gifted" video
When: May 2013
Complex says: These guys are definitely envious of French's Kith x Ebbets Field satin jacket. And French knows it—check out that grin.
"Work (Remix)" Video
Where: "Work (Remix)" Video
When: May 2013
Complex says: A$AP Ferg is (probably) asking French about his Marcelo Burlon x The Webster Miami T-Shirt.