OldFriends4Sale said:

1725topp said:

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I can't say that I've been disturbed by any of Prince's looks/styles, but, if I had to choose, I'd take the head band in this picture over the head wrap from Under the Cherry Moon that reminded me of my grandmother. First time I saw that head wrap from Under the Cherry Moon I thought, "Damn, Prince and my grandmother shop at the same store." But, after that moment, for me it was just Prince being Prince. And, that's my issue with this tread and others like it. For some reason, whenever Prince's style moves too far to an Afro-centric aesthetic there is always a problem, and they all seem to have the same tone as the orger who stated of the girl in the "Black Sweat" video, "Prince must no longer like beautiful women" or words to that effect.

I don't mind the afro, I want it bigger. It looks healthy and full in this photo.
A I don't think it's a wig........

But I think for me it's how it is styled that isn't working moreso the 2 bottom sides

I usually like the head wraps and such, But even that Lovesexy photo with a similar head piece to this photo I didn't like much.

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The pics on this thread evoke or remind me of how it often looked during the Purple Rain tour, especially the "Take Me w/U" video, which is one of my favorite vids. The "Controversy" breakdown is killer. Mid-way through the Purple Rain tour, his hair was often more of a frizzy 'fro perm than a well-kempt perm. Even on these two pics, it seems as if the left side is "swept back" with the right side being pulled over closer to the eye and side of the face, much in that Purple Rain era style. Whether it's Dirty Mind or Controversy or any other era, Prince's hair has always transitioned from tightly symmetrical to wildly asymmetrical, which is why I don't get all the fuss. And, again, I don't know/care if it is a wig, but I just wouldn't be surprised. Few men his age have a full head of hair, but then, again, he could be one of those few. Yet, for me, few people can rock as many wild styles as Prince. One of my all time favorite pics is a circa 1990/91 photo in which he's making that transition from Graffiti Bridge to Diamonds and Pearls, and he's wearing a black suit with white shirt, standing on a black and white tile floor. His hair is permed but wild not quite the typhoon of Diamonds and Pearls but not as free-flowing as Graffiti Bridge. And, as different as that style is, I can dig the 'fro as well. But, again, for me, Prince is a pie chart with many slices. Some people fixate on one slice whereas I can enjoy the variety of the entire pie. It's like when we have threads on choosing a favorite era. I don't really have one because, as you know, early in his career Prince changed/evolved/transitioned at the speed of light from one style to the next, and I just enjoyed each new thing.

1725topp said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

I don't mind the afro, I want it bigger. It looks healthy and full in this photo.
A I don't think it's a wig........

But I think for me it's how it is styled that isn't working moreso the 2 bottom sides

I usually like the head wraps and such, But even that Lovesexy photo with a similar head piece to this photo I didn't like much.

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The pics on this thread evoke or remind me of how it often looked during the Purple Rain tour, especially the "Take Me w/U" video, which is one of my favorite vids. The "Controversy" breakdown is killer. Mid-way through the Purple Rain tour, his hair was often more of a frizzy 'fro perm than a well-kempt perm. Even on these two pics, it seems as if the left side is "swept back" with the right side being pulled over closer to the eye and side of the face, much in that Purple Rain era style. Whether it's Dirty Mind or Controversy or any other era, Prince's hair has always transitioned from tightly symmetrical to wildly asymmetrical, which is why I don't get all the fuss. And, again, I don't know/care if it is a wig, but I just wouldn't be surprised. Few men his age have a full head of hair, but then, again, he could be one of those few. Yet, for me, few people can rock as many wild styles as Prince. One of my all time favorite pics is a circa 1990/91 photo in which he's making that transition from Graffiti Bridge to Diamonds and Pearls, and he's wearing a black suit with white shirt, standing on a black and white tile floor. His hair is permed but wild not quite the typhoon of Diamonds and Pearls but not as free-flowing as Graffiti Bridge. And, as different as that style is, I can dig the 'fro as well. But, again, for me, Prince is a pie chart with many slices. Some people fixate on one slice whereas I can enjoy the variety of the entire pie. It's like when we have threads on choosing a favorite era. I don't really have one because, as you know, early in his career Prince changed/evolved/transitioned at the speed of light from one style to the next, and I just enjoyed each new thing.

This one?

1725topp said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

I don't mind the afro, I want it bigger. It looks healthy and full in this photo.
A I don't think it's a wig........

But I think for me it's how it is styled that isn't working moreso the 2 bottom sides

I usually like the head wraps and such, But even that Lovesexy photo with a similar head piece to this photo I didn't like much.

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The pics on this thread evoke or remind me of how it often looked during the Purple Rain tour, especially the "Take Me w/U" video, which is one of my favorite vids. The "Controversy" breakdown is killer. Mid-way through the Purple Rain tour, his hair was often more of a frizzy 'fro perm than a well-kempt perm. Even on these two pics, it seems as if the left side is "swept back" with the right side being pulled over closer to the eye and side of the face, much in that Purple Rain era style. Whether it's Dirty Mind or Controversy or any other era, Prince's hair has always transitioned from tightly symmetrical to wildly asymmetrical, which is why I don't get all the fuss. And, again, I don't know/care if it is a wig, but I just wouldn't be surprised. Few men his age have a full head of hair, but then, again, he could be one of those few. Yet, for me, few people can rock as many wild styles as Prince. One of my all time favorite pics is a circa 1990/91 photo in which he's making that transition from Graffiti Bridge to Diamonds and Pearls, and he's wearing a black suit with white shirt, standing on a black and white tile floor. His hair is permed but wild not quite the typhoon of Diamonds and Pearls but not as free-flowing as Graffiti Bridge. And, as different as that style is, I can dig the 'fro as well. But, again, for me, Prince is a pie chart with many slices. Some people fixate on one slice whereas I can enjoy the variety of the entire pie. It's like when we have threads on choosing a favorite era. I don't really have one because, as you know, early in his career Prince changed/evolved/transitioned at the speed of light from one style to the next, and I just enjoyed each new thing.

I love the evolution, there were some more boring periods. didn't like the D&P/Love Symbol look. too tailored. As Freakily messy as it looked I appreciate the Gold look, Emancipation-boring, NPS -cool, Rave diverse and one of my favorites, but the music hardly. the 2000s had a lot of the same look for a long stretch of time, same hair style same type of suites

My favs Dirty Mind 1999 Purple Rain ATWIAD Parade SOTT Lovesexy/Batman NPS Rave

paulludvig said:

1725topp said:

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The pics on this thread evoke or remind me of how it often looked during the Purple Rain tour, especially the "Take Me w/U" video, which is one of my favorite vids. The "Controversy" breakdown is killer. Mid-way through the Purple Rain tour, his hair was often more of a frizzy 'fro perm than a well-kempt perm. Even on these two pics, it seems as if the left side is "swept back" with the right side being pulled over closer to the eye and side of the face, much in that Purple Rain era style. Whether it's Dirty Mind or Controversy or any other era, Prince's hair has always transitioned from tightly symmetrical to wildly asymmetrical, which is why I don't get all the fuss. And, again, I don't know/care if it is a wig, but I just wouldn't be surprised. Few men his age have a full head of hair, but then, again, he could be one of those few. Yet, for me, few people can rock as many wild styles as Prince. One of my all time favorite pics is a circa 1990/91 photo in which he's making that transition from Graffiti Bridge to Diamonds and Pearls, and he's wearing a black suit with white shirt, standing on a black and white tile floor. His hair is permed but wild not quite the typhoon of Diamonds and Pearls but not as free-flowing as Graffiti Bridge. And, as different as that style is, I can dig the 'fro as well. But, again, for me, Prince is a pie chart with many slices. Some people fixate on one slice whereas I can enjoy the variety of the entire pie. It's like when we have threads on choosing a favorite era. I don't really have one because, as you know, early in his career Prince changed/evolved/transitioned at the speed of light from one style to the next, and I just enjoyed each new thing.

This one?

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Yes!!! I love this pic. Who gon' tell that bad-A-Mutha-Effer what to do!?! Every time I see this pic I hear funky-ass bass underneath a screaming guitar!!! Did somebody say "Electric Chair," or maybe I'll just turn up "WOW"! I know it's a different era, but that's my Spooky Electric!!! Man, let me stop; I gotta go put some funk on after seeing this pic! Y'all be easy!!!

NouveauDance said:

babynoz said

I'm sure you would say that regardless since you seem to have made a career of shading Prince.

Can't pass up any opportunities.

If only I got paid, I'd love it! Sign me up! Health and pension plan included?

I just get a giggle from some of the humourless dorks on here. Anyone'd think we're discussing nuclear armourment of the modern world not pop music with lyrics about 7" dicks and courting barely legal strippers.

No more or less dorky than countless threads bemoaning somebody's hair choices of all things...anyone'd think people have never seen natural hair before.

I thought you were getting paid....you act like it.

1725topp said:

paulludvig said:

This one?

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Yes!!! I love this pic. Who gon' tell that bad-A-Mutha-Effer what to do!?! Every time I see this pic I hear funky-ass bass underneath a screaming guitar!!! Did somebody say "Electric Chair," or maybe I'll just turn up "WOW"! I know it's a different era, but that's my Spooky Electric!!! Man, let me stop; I gotta go put some funk on after seeing this pic! Y'all be easy!!!

lol it's interesting How for me the music and the images always excite something

I see pics and they make me want to listen to the music

OldFriends4Sale said:

1725topp said:

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Yes!!! I love this pic. Who gon' tell that bad-A-Mutha-Effer what to do!?! Every time I see this pic I hear funky-ass bass underneath a screaming guitar!!! Did somebody say "Electric Chair," or maybe I'll just turn up "WOW"! I know it's a different era, but that's my Spooky Electric!!! Man, let me stop; I gotta go put some funk on after seeing this pic! Y'all be easy!!!

lol it's interesting How for me the music and the images always excite something

I see pics and they make me want to listen to the music

Something I notice with some men like yourselves in the younger generation that's not common amongst men my age is this kind of detailed commentary on another guy's look/style.

Would you take note of one of your buddies' style the same way for example, or just Prince since he's a favorite entertainer? Serious question.

babynoz said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

lol it's interesting How for me the music and the images always excite something

I see pics and they make me want to listen to the music

Something I notice with some men like yourselves in the younger generation that's not common amongst men my age is this kind of detailed commentary on another guy's look/style.

Would you take note of one of your buddies' style the same way for example, or just Prince since he's a favorite entertainer? Serious question.

In Prince's case the look is part of his creativity imo.

paulludvig said:

babynoz said:

Something I notice with some men like yourselves in the younger generation that's not common amongst men my age is this kind of detailed commentary on another guy's look/style.

Would you take note of one of your buddies' style the same way for example, or just Prince since he's a favorite entertainer? Serious question.

In Prince's case the look is part of his creativity imo.

I agree. Hearing it from guys is different though because it's minus the gushing that we ladies are prone to.

babynoz said:

2elijah said:

babynoz said:

No more or less dorky than countless threads bemoaning somebody's hair choices of all things...anyone'd think people have never seen natural hair before.

I thought you were getting paid....you act like it.

Lawd, if some fans get that bothered by Prince rockin' his natural texture, then can you imagine the reaction if Prince went bald? Lol. Fans will be begging that he puts on a wig.

Those are the same ones that we have to set up a suicide hot line for every time he's onstage with a woman darker than a paper bag.

I hope Prince goes all Questlove on they asses.

OldFriends4Sale said:

1725topp said:

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Yes!!! I love this pic. Who gon' tell that bad-A-Mutha-Effer what to do!?! Every time I see this pic I hear funky-ass bass underneath a screaming guitar!!! Did somebody say "Electric Chair," or maybe I'll just turn up "WOW"! I know it's a different era, but that's my Spooky Electric!!! Man, let me stop; I gotta go put some funk on after seeing this pic! Y'all be easy!!!

lol it's interesting How for me the music and the images always excite something

I see pics and they make me want to listen to the music

Sweet baby Jesus, how I love Prince with long hair

I once saw someone post on here something like 'Prince with long hair and a beard will always make a bitch wet'.

It's true tbh.

MIRvmn said:

after 2001 Prince look became quite boring but he had very nice look between 1986-1992, 1996-98

Yes, It didn't change much the outfits and hair 2001-2009

Maybe he became more 'conservative' after his JW conversion kicked in

babynoz said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

lol it's interesting How for me the music and the images always excite something

I see pics and they make me want to listen to the music

Something I notice with some men like yourselves in the younger generation that's not common amongst men my age is this kind of detailed commentary on another guy's look/style.

Would you take note of one of your buddies' style the same way for example, or just Prince since he's a favorite entertainer? Serious question.

What age group are you?

I notice that men from times like the 1940s-1970s were very much into detailed commentary on another guys look and style. Men during that period were very much into looks. That whole 'Metrosexual' idiocracy never made sense.
Especially in African-American, Italian & Latino communities style from head to toe was common and commentary by their friends and male family members were most likely common.
.
Yes I actually would. My younger brother is a barber, my father used to be a barber, 3 of my friends are barbers, a buddy of mine is a trained tailor A lot of people I know still go to church dressed to the 9s, etc

If I walked out with something out of place and my friends brothers father uncles etc did not say soemthing, that would be an issue.

My father was also military, and my mom made it his responsibity to teach us how to take care of ourselves from washing to iron our clothes and putting things together.

My parents were/are stylish. My father still when I go visit will be sitting in his dress pants and shirt or ironed jeans and polo shirt or nice sweaters

.

With Prince from the beginning it is clear he is about his look. Any fan denies that, is missing part of the mystery of the man. The style the moves the look etc has always been 100% along with the music from Prince the Time, Sheila E the Family etc

Prince is the only real entertainer I'm really into, I collect live shows, unreleased stuff, photos of the times etc the background of songs, lyrics, co-writers, musicians who performed on, engineers etc

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check out 1725topp post 63 how the image sparks the need to hear music the music the image

Angelsoncrack said:

Sweet baby Jesus, how I love Prince with long hair

I once saw someone post on here something like 'Prince with long hair and a beard will always make a bitch wet'.

It's true tbh.

I think that was probably Calhoun Sq who said that....I miss her, she was hilarious.


The only time I ever had some impure thoughts about Prince was the first time I saw him with that beard.

babynoz said:

Those are the same ones that we have to set up a suicide hot line for every time he's onstage with a woman darker than a paper bag.

I hope Prince goes all Questlove on they asses.

What ARE you babbling about? Trying to make it a race issue, Jesus f-ing Christ.

OldFriends4Sale said:

babynoz said:

Something I notice with some men like yourselves in the younger generation that's not common amongst men my age is this kind of detailed commentary on another guy's look/style.

Would you take note of one of your buddies' style the same way for example, or just Prince since he's a favorite entertainer? Serious question.

What age group are you?

I notice that men from times like the 1940s-1970s were very much into detailed commentary on another guys look and style. Men during that period were very much into looks. That whole 'Metrosexual' idiocracy never made sense.
Especially in African-American, Italian & Latino communities style from head to toe was common and commentary by their friends and male family members were most likely common.
.
Yes I actually would. My younger brother is a barber, my father used to be a barber, 3 of my friends are barbers, a buddy of mine is a trained tailor A lot of people I know still go to church dressed to the 9s, etc

If I walked out with something out of place and my friends brothers father uncles etc did not say soemthing, that would be an issue.

My father was also military, and my mom made it his responsibity to teach us how to take care of ourselves from washing to iron our clothes and putting things together.

My parents were/are stylish. My father still when I go visit will be sitting in his dress pants and shirt or ironed jeans and polo shirt

.

With Prince from the beginning it is clear he is about his look. Any fan denies that, is missing part of the mystery of the man. The style the moves the look etc has always been 100% along with the music from Prince the Time, Sheila E the Family etc

Prince is the only real entertainer I'm really into, I collect live shows, unreleased stuff, photos of the times etc the background of songs, lyrics, co-writers, musicians who performed on, engineers etc

Well being that your immediate peers are in the grooming profession I wouldn't say any of that is unusual for you and what your mom taught you is just basic for chrissakes.


Prince is only a little older than me, so that would be guys his age and older. Men in that age group might make a passing comment here or there but they generally don't spend a lot of time talking specifically about each other's appearance although they sometimes talk in general about different styles.

i notice for example that I never hear guys 50 plus carrying on about sneakers and the like, so there is a difference. I'm not talking about a guy being conscious of his own style.

Nobody is denying that Prince has always been very deliberate about the look he wants to project. The issue is that some people seem to doubt that that is still the case because they think he looks disheveled. I think this look is just as deliberate as any other look that he has cultivated.

NouveauDance said:

babynoz said:

Those are the same ones that we have to set up a suicide hot line for every time he's onstage with a woman darker than a paper bag.

I hope Prince goes all Questlove on they asses.

What ARE you babbling about? Trying to make it a race issue, Jesus f-ing Christ.

Nice try but if you wanna accuse somebody of bringing up race that already happened about twenty posts before mine with an entirely different member so why didn't you bitch at him?

Tha fuck are YOU babbling about? Is YOUR fright wig on too tight?

babynoz said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

What age group are you?

I notice that men from times like the 1940s-1970s were very much into detailed commentary on another guys look and style. Men during that period were very much into looks. That whole 'Metrosexual' idiocracy never made sense.
Especially in African-American, Italian & Latino communities style from head to toe was common and commentary by their friends and male family members were most likely common.
.
Yes I actually would. My younger brother is a barber, my father used to be a barber, 3 of my friends are barbers, a buddy of mine is a trained tailor A lot of people I know still go to church dressed to the 9s, etc

If I walked out with something out of place and my friends brothers father uncles etc did not say soemthing, that would be an issue.

My father was also military, and my mom made it his responsibity to teach us how to take care of ourselves from washing to iron our clothes and putting things together.

My parents were/are stylish. My father still when I go visit will be sitting in his dress pants and shirt or ironed jeans and polo shirt

.

With Prince from the beginning it is clear he is about his look. Any fan denies that, is missing part of the mystery of the man. The style the moves the look etc has always been 100% along with the music from Prince the Time, Sheila E the Family etc

Prince is the only real entertainer I'm really into, I collect live shows, unreleased stuff, photos of the times etc the background of songs, lyrics, co-writers, musicians who performed on, engineers etc

Well being that your immediate peers are in the grooming profession I wouldn't say any of that is unusual for you and what your mom taught you is just basic for chrissakes.


Prince is only a little older than me, so that would be guys his age and older. Men in that age group might make a passing comment here or there but they generally don't spend a lot of time talking specifically about each other's appearance although they sometimes talk in general about different styles.

i notice for example that I never hear guys 50 plus carrying on about sneakers and the like, so there is a difference. I'm not talking about a guy being conscious of his own style.

Nobody is denying that Prince has always been very deliberate about the look he wants to project. The issue is that some people seem to doubt that that is still the case because they think he looks disheveled. I think this look is just as deliberate as any other look that he has cultivated.

My parents are in that age group and as a man I heard it all the time

I mean a lot of mothers take it upon themselves to teach/dress/groom their sons

My mother left that to my father. And that made a difference in my outlook because he was into his outward look as well. Uncles too

They are suburban urbanites, they lived well partied etc when they step out they step out

Men do care about their looks and we do talk about it. Not like women will but just in commentary,

Critique also jokes.

Of course it's generally with people we know, we never sit around talking about random men.

No I don't hear 50+ guys talking about sneakers, but I do hear them talking about shoes dress shoes Stacey Adams etc

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younger guys are into sneakers cleaning them polishing them displaying them.

Each generation is definately into themselves.

Sometimes in bad ways like wanting to display their underwear.

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No it is clear he still cares about his appearance, whether the look works or not, he is trying something. There are photos from some of my favorite eras that I think he missed the mark on that one.

I remember that Welcome 2 Australia photo of him with the very short fro and the sword. Just certain photos miss the mark. Or when he went on the view sporting the short fro, those yellow pants and that huge jacket. I shook my head at that lol it was messy.

babynoz said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

babynoz said:

Well being that your immediate peers are in the grooming profession I wouldn't say any of that is unusual for you and what your mom taught you is just basic for chrissakes.


Prince is only a little older than me, so that would be guys his age and older. Men in that age group might make a passing comment here or there but they generally don't spend a lot of time talking specifically about each other's appearance although they sometimes talk in general about different styles.

i notice for example that I never hear guys 50 plus carrying on about sneakers and the like, so there is a difference. I'm not talking about a guy being conscious of his own style.

Nobody is denying that Prince has always been very deliberate about the look he wants to project. The issue is that some people seem to doubt that that is still the case because they think he looks disheveled. I think this look is just as deliberate as any other look that he has cultivated.

My parents are in that age group and as a man I heard it all the time

Men do care about their looks and we do talk about it. Not like women will but just in commentary,

Critique also jokes.

Of course it's generally with people we know, we never sit around talking about random men.

No I don't hear 50+ guys talking about sneakers, but I do hear them talking about shoes dress shoes Stacey Adams etc

.

younger guys are into sneakers cleaning them polishing them displaying them.

Each generation is definately into themselves.

Sometimes in bad ways like wanting to display their underwear.

.

No it is clear he still cares about his appearance, whether the look works or not, he is trying something. There are photos from some of my favorite eras that I think he missed the mark on that one.

I remember that Welcome 2 Australia photo of him with the very short fro and the sword. Just certain photos miss the mark. Or when he went on the view sporting the short fro, those yellow pants and that huge jacket. I shook my head at that lol it was messy.

I know that men care about their looks.

All I am saying is that I have noticed that their conversations take a little different tone than older men. More detailed and casual about things such as manicures, manscaping, etc.....get it?

Didn't you say that your dad and everybody in your immediate circle is/was in the grooming profession? That could have a little something to do with why they and you might be a bit more conscious of appearance. That actually answered the question I was asking in the first place. I was not saying that it's a bad thing.

Not you but people here are implying that he does not care about his appearance.

babynoz said:

2elijah said:

babynoz said: Lawd, if some fans get that bothered by Prince rockin' his natural texture, then can you imagine the reaction if Prince went bald? Lol. Fans will be begging that he puts on a wig.

Those are the same ones that we have to set up a suicide hot line for every time he's onstage with a woman darker than a paper bag.

I hope Prince goes all Questlove on they asses.

Questlove conditions, moisturizes, gets his ends trimmed and keeps a pick on hand to tighten up his 'fro as needed. Please Prince, go all Questlove on my ass. That'll certainly teach me!

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

babynoz said:

Those are the same ones that we have to set up a suicide hot line for every time he's onstage with a woman darker than a paper bag.

I hope Prince goes all Questlove on they asses.

Questlove conditions, moisturizes, gets his ends trimmed and keeps a pick on hand to tighten up his 'fro as needed. Please Prince, go all Questlove on my ass. That'll certainly teach me!

Seriously? Are you sure you wanna go there?


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babynoz said:

Something I notice with some men like yourselves in the younger generation that's not common amongst men my age is this kind of detailed commentary on another guy's look/style.

Would you take note of one of your buddies' style the same way for example, or just Prince since he's a favorite entertainer? Serious question.

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In The Lyrics of Prince, I like that the author discusses Prince as a dandy in its socio-political connotation and how his hair and clothing seemed to be designed to supplement, mirror, or highlight the theme or movement of each album or period. So, as someone else stated, Prince has always used fashion to convey his messages as well as merely to garner attention. Like he said in "What's my Name," "You wouldn't have drank my coffee if I wouldn't given you cream" or something like that. So, on the one hand, while it is the music and lyrics that I love, I've always been conscious that his fashion (hair, clothing, make-up) is as much an artistic statement as the music and lyrics. The Lyrics of Prince even includes an interview with Dr. David Cornberg who is a noted semiotician who specializes in how people's outward appearance is often an attempt to make meaning or statement. So, on some level, especially if one is analyzing/deconstructing Prince as an artistic and cultural icon, there is no way to do so fully without addressing his outward appearance.

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Yet, to my father who is 68 and his friends, all of whom were active in the Civil Rights Movement, being arrested several times for registering people to vote and other activities, fashion was as important to them. Be it mainstream culture or counter-culture, his friends understood that what one wears makes some statement on some level about who they are or are striving to be. And, being a part of the Black Power arm of the Civil Rights Movement, clothing and hair were very important to them, and that perspective was passed to me. So, while I may not have daily fashion conversations with my friends regarding their daily dress, we do discuss issues like how self-hatred among African people manifests itself in their hair and clothing choices as well as in their behavioral choices. And, like OldFriends4sale, I may have family and friends who may be a bit more keen on this notion of fashion as a socio-political statement so I don't know how I would compare to others who may not think about fashion as a socio-political statement. But, I've never started a thread about Prince's clothes or hair. I commented on this thread because I find it odd/interesting that whenever Prince's aesthetic seems to move toward a more African aesthetic there are always people on this site who have problems with that. And, as the pictures of Questlove that you posted clearly indicate, there is no way the OP can be cool with Questlove's asymmetrical hair style and have issues with Prince's current hair style unless the OP thinks that asymmetrical African styled hair is cool for anyone but Prince.

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Ultimately, one of Prince's long-time themes or motifs has remained individuality or doing what is right or best for oneself, and his fashion has always seemed to mirror that. Even when Prince has those fashion periods that many find too conservative, I love it because I love a variety of fashion styles and because I love that Prince is going to do what he likes even if it pisses off his own fans. Who else would write a song to his fans telling them to eff-off?

babynoz said:

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

Questlove conditions, moisturizes, gets his ends trimmed and keeps a pick on hand to tighten up his 'fro as needed. Please Prince, go all Questlove on my ass. That'll certainly teach me!

Seriously? Are you sure you wanna go there?


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LOL! One should be careful what they ask for 'round these parts.

babynoz said:

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

Questlove conditions, moisturizes, gets his ends trimmed and keeps a pick on hand to tighten up his 'fro as needed. Please Prince, go all Questlove on my ass. That'll certainly teach me!

Seriously? Are you sure you wanna go there?


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Oh hell yes! I most certainly do!

In every one of those pics of Questlove, his 'fro is not dry looking, the ends have been trimmed and it's been picked out properly.

By extreme glaring contrast, Prince's 'fro looks very dry, lopsided and frankly, quite..."disheveled".

My problem isn't that he's wearing a 'fro. My problem is that his 'fro is freaking jacked, when I happen to KNOW- even though I don't know him personally - HE of all people is able and capable of doing MUCH better than what's been recently wtinessed and I have not one damn problem saying so!

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Thanks OFFS and 1725....waaaay too much information though.

I was only asking if the younger guys routinely make detailed observations about each other's style the way you comment about Prince's. My observation was that it's less common with older guys.

Upon looking at Questlove's hair, it dawned on me what accoutrement Prince is missing - a pick jutting out the side of his damn head. His fro as it stands now is like a face missing a nose. Prince needs a pick! That would really make some people lose their sh*t.