Axl mentioned in NY Post (winning essay about Axl as a style icon)

[jarmo]

GUNS 'N POSES
ANSWERING THE QUESTION: WHO TOPS STYLE CHARTS?

 September 4, 2007 -- WHO was the most stylish rock star of all time? You might not think biker shorts and scarves are haute couture, but Monni McCleary (inset right), a Manhattan lingerie designer, makes a compelling argument that Axl Rose is a style icon. As winner of last month's essay contest, she wins two tickets to the Fashion Rocks concert, which brings Maroon 5, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson and others to Radio City Music Hall on Thursday night (and will air Friday at 9 p.m. on CBS). McCleary will be driven to the show in the latest Chevrolet, and will receive a free style makeover from Fashion Rocks presenter Cond? Nast Media Group and BCBG, Revlon and Nexxus. Pick up Friday's Post to see McCleary's new look and other celebrities on the red carpet. Meanwhile, here's McCleary's top entry and some honorable mentions:

AXL ROSE

It was May 15, 2006, sometime past midnight, and I was at the Hammerstein Ballroom. The lights just went out, and we were all screaming with excitement and anticipation. The teaser guitar riff begins, and I hang on to it as if it was a life force. Then a bright light shines, and he screams on the top of his lungs, "YOU KNOW WHERE THE F--- YOU ARE?!?!?!?" Yes, I'm talking about Axl Rose, the biggest Rock God and style icon on this planet!

The true originator of '80s rock 'n' roll, bad-boy style of the headband, aviators, ripped-up jeans, leggings, kilts, biker shorts, leather jackets, and don't forget his biggest fashion accessory ... his badass attitude! As I was doing the Axl snake dance and singing along to every song, I noticed how his look has evolved, but stayed true to his original music and style. He's definitely not a sellout. Axl also reminded me how hard true rock 'n' roll style still rocks!

- Monni McCleary, Manhattan


Full story: http://www.nypost.com/seven/09042007/entertainment/music/guns_n_poses.htm





/jarmo

[suicide]

That was the full story 

Thanks for posting!

[Smoking Guns]

That was pretty damn cool!  Good people still think of him! 

[Axl4Prez2004]

I don't mean to blow anybody's cover, but damn, is that winner a member of HTGTH?  I think they are!   
 

[ppbebe]

I don't mean to blow anybody's cover, but damn, is that winner a member of HTGTH?  I think they are!   
 

a Manhattan lingerie designer?


I agree that he's got an outstanding sense of style. 

[stone_temple_roses]

GUNS 'N POSES
ANSWERING THE QUESTION: WHO TOPS STYLE CHARTS?

 September 4, 2007 -- WHO was the most stylish rock star of all time? You might not think biker shorts and scarves are haute couture, but Monni McCleary (inset right), a Manhattan lingerie designer, makes a compelling argument that Axl Rose is a style icon. As winner of last month's essay contest, she wins two tickets to the Fashion Rocks concert, which brings Maroon 5, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson and others to Radio City Music Hall on Thursday night (and will air Friday at 9 p.m. on CBS). McCleary will be driven to the show in the latest Chevrolet, and will receive a free style makeover from Fashion Rocks presenter Cond? Nast Media Group and BCBG, Revlon and Nexxus. Pick up Friday's Post to see McCleary's new look and other celebrities on the red carpet. Meanwhile, here's McCleary's top entry and some honorable mentions:

AXL ROSE

It was May 15, 2006, sometime past midnight, and I was at the Hammerstein Ballroom. The lights just went out, and we were all screaming with excitement and anticipation. The teaser guitar riff begins, and I hang on to it as if it was a life force. Then a bright light shines, and he screams on the top of his lungs, "YOU KNOW WHERE THE F--- YOU ARE?!?!?!?" Yes, I'm talking about Axl Rose, the biggest Rock God and style icon on this planet!

The true originator of '80s rock 'n' roll, bad-boy style of the headband, aviators, ripped-up jeans, leggings, kilts, biker shorts, leather jackets, and don't forget his biggest fashion accessory ... his badass attitude! As I was doing the Axl snake dance and singing along to every song, I noticed how his look has evolved, but stayed true to his original music and style. He's definitely not a sellout. Axl also reminded me how hard true rock 'n' roll style still rocks!

- Monni McCleary, Manhattan


Full story: http://www.nypost.com/seven/09042007/entertainment/music/guns_n_poses.htm

nice to hear something positive about axl, rather than the usual criticism
yeah, axl is very stylish

~STR



/jarmo

[stone_temple_roses]

oops, sorry! I think I accidently screwec up my post! i'm very sorry Jarmo, I'm not that good w/computers I sometimes make mistakes. Really sorry about that one

~STR

[Oh My Choking Soul]

Very cool.

[axi rose]

I'm not so sure if cornrows are really staying true to his original style.... but awsome none the less   

[MikeD]

Yeah, he dresses pretty stylish now. It would be scary, though, if this winning essay was written in the early 1990s.

[isa]

GUNS 'N POSES


AXL ROSE

It was May 15, 2006, sometime past midnight, and I was at the Hammerstein Ballroom. The lights just went out, and we were all screaming with excitement and anticipation. The teaser guitar riff begins, and I hang on to it as if it was a life force. Then a bright light shines, and he screams on the top of his lungs, "YOU KNOW WHERE THE F--- YOU ARE?!?!?!?" Yes, I'm talking about Axl Rose, the biggest Rock God and style icon on this planet!

The true originator of '80s rock 'n' roll, bad-boy style of the headband, aviators, ripped-up jeans, leggings, kilts, biker shorts, leather jackets, and don't forget his biggest fashion accessory ... his badass attitude! As I was doing the Axl snake dance and singing along to every song, I noticed how his look has evolved, but stayed true to his original music and style. He's definitely not a sellout. Axl also reminded me how hard true rock 'n' roll style still rocks!

- Monni McCleary, Manhattan


Full story: http://www.nypost.com/seven/09042007/entertainment/music/guns_n_poses.htm





/jarmo

very true, he has everything  , but I miss the hair, his long red hair, anyway he looks better than ever

[jazjme]

very nice sexkitten! I saw this while on the train goin to work, and was like damn way to go kitten when I saw your pic in the paper!

[sexkitten]

very nice sexkitten! I saw this while on the train goin to work, and was like damn way to go kitten when I saw your pic in the paper!

thanks babe. 

[babydolls]

yay! way to go hon!  how's about we toast that with a couple more swigs from the bottle....!     and 

xx

[gunns1]

I don't mean to blow anybody's cover, but damn, is that winner a member of HTGTH?? I think they are!? ?
 

cant be a member of here, they made their point in less then a page 

only kidding

[Annie]

Great essay! I am glad that they won! Truer words have never been spoken!

[crazycheryl]

Hey Peeps,

We must give credit where credit is due. A very obsessed member of this site has just won the Fashion Rocks essay contest sponsored by the NY Post for her submission of Axl Rose: A Fashion Icon. The post sponsored a contest in which you had to pick a person who is a style icon and tell why. To read the story and what was written follow this link:

http://www.nypost.com/seven/09042007/entertainment/music/
guns_n_poses.htm

I hope it works, if not, it was from the Post on 9/4/07. She wrote a kick-ass entry! Congratulations are due to SexKitten and her love of everything GNR! If you are reading honey, I know you will meet the man one day! Have a fantastic time and smack some asses of Maroon 5 - tell them to get a clue. Then maybe you could show them how a GNR fan parties! Rock out RCMH! Better be wearing that gnr ticket belt you made too! Congratulations!

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

Sex Kitten, congrats!  Have a fantastic time, and THANK YOU for carrying the flag into battle and coming out on top!

(Good call, Axl4Prez2004!) 

[crazycheryl]

Hell yes she is! And she's proud to be a member of the best damn board dedicated to her favorite obsession. Nice to know there are some pretty hot babes representing the house!

I don't mean to blow anybody's cover, but damn, is that winner a member of HTGTH? I think they are!
 

[sexkitten]

Thanks for the kind words everyone! I really appreciate all your enthusiasm.?

You know I'm always representin' and always rockin' the free world!?

I can give you guys the scoop on Friday (event is tomorrow)...if anyone is interested.