Welcome to my fashion blog, dedicated to menswear,style and trends.
My name is Umar Iqbal & this blog is called 'UMAR:STYLE IQ' because I think I have knowledge of style to help inspire guys all over the world. I am deeply interested in fashion and I hope that comes across!
I decided to showcase my passion for style and I hope this blog appeals to all types of men, from around the world. I'm hard-working and motivated when it comes to showing you all what is in fashion.
So, just a little about myself and my inspirations. I have always been interested in fashion from a young age, from growing up with six older sisters who valued their individual style. Although growing up was difficult for me due to being overweight and this limited my fashion choices (I literally spent my childhood in baggy hoodies from 'GAP'), then during high school I was able to be myself and I took every opportunity during my non-uniform days to look good and dress to impress.
Many of my friends in college would say 'why do you make such an effort at school?' and I'd reply saying 'because where else would I make an effort? At the weekend? which I spend watching TV in my sweats? Exactly'.
I'm the type of guy who will make an effort at every occasion, and I even make the effort if I'm walking up the road to pick up some random groceries or a Starbucks. I hope I target all types of men when I post my blog because I hate being put in a 'box'. I like to try different styles, whether it is a classic look or a street style image. Although I'm quite young, I hope this blog appeals to an older man also, because one of my inspirations is old Hollywood film stars, I do think sometimes I may dress more maturely for my age, but looking smart is eternal and will always be in style.
I decided to showcase my passion for style and I hope this blog appeals to all types of men, from around the world. I'm hard-working and motivated when it comes to showing you all what is in fashion.
So, just a little about myself and my inspirations. I have always been interested in fashion from a young age, from growing up with six older sisters who valued their individual style. Although growing up was difficult for me due to being overweight and this limited my fashion choices (I literally spent my childhood in baggy hoodies from 'GAP'), then during high school I was able to be myself and I took every opportunity during my non-uniform days to look good and dress to impress.
Many of my friends in college would say 'why do you make such an effort at school?' and I'd reply saying 'because where else would I make an effort? At the weekend? which I spend watching TV in my sweats? Exactly'.
I'm the type of guy who will make an effort at every occasion, and I even make the effort if I'm walking up the road to pick up some random groceries or a Starbucks. I hope I target all types of men when I post my blog because I hate being put in a 'box'. I like to try different styles, whether it is a classic look or a street style image. Although I'm quite young, I hope this blog appeals to an older man also, because one of my inspirations is old Hollywood film stars, I do think sometimes I may dress more maturely for my age, but looking smart is eternal and will always be in style.
I'm from the UK and no bias here, but us British peeps are very interested in fashion, and we all look pretty cool. I have many style icons ranging from all ages & backgrounds. Ranging from the eccentric Kanye West to David Beckam to Cary Grant. So you see my variety can expand.
This photo shoot was my first to celebrate the launch. It consisted of beauty shots inspired by photographer 'Terry Richardson'. I was also inspired by magazine covers & album covers.
I love being inspired by the past and taking inspiration whilst keeping the style very contemporary and modern. I love mixing the past & the present. Like my look (above) where I am wearing a simple white shirt with a bow tie, yet the bow tie is leather and metal (both from Topman).
Well, to celebrate the launch today, I am planning a surprise blog post every day of next week. I'll give you a hint, it involves a fashion twist on TV! It's very interesting and I'm currently shooting the interesting images now. I will also give you tips and hints on how to enhance your outfit.
So I hope guys (& girls) can help support me to help get the word out and you can also follow me on Twitter & Instagram '@UmarIqbal_'
Much love to you all! x
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