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I’ve been waiting for some Andre 3000 news to post. Can’t wait for the next Outkast and/or Andre 3000 solo album to drop. B.O.B reminds me a lot of a young 3000, but can he fill the void? Time will tell. -Cfro

As part of GQ’s third annual search, Dre, born Andre Benjamin, was selected alongside five other designers as “a class of designers whose vision is as broad and diverse as the country itself.” Joining Benjamin Bixby are Save Khaki, Robert Geller, Yigal Azrouel, Shipley & Halmos, and Rogues Gallery.

Of the six designers selected, Andre is the only one who does not come from a strictly fashion background.

He first introduced Benjamin Bixby in February 2008, as a self-funded venture. At the time, the line consisted of about 70 pieces inspired equally by Hip-Hop’s love of prep styles in the 90s and college football circa 1935.

While the line is a departure from the funky styles that became 
synonymous with Andre 3000 during his promotion of Outkast’s last two albums, he explains it was drawn from the same creative place, but crafted to be more accessible to consumers.

“During OutKast’s Stankonia period, I looked like I was from 
Mars,” Andre tells GQ. “The music was otherworldly, and my character reflected that. I wanted to put that spirit into classic clothes, but ones that people could actually wear.”

In September, Benjamin entered into an agreement with upscale retailer Barney’s to offer Benjamin Bixby clothing in the U.S. exclusively through Barneys.com.
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