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Mike DeStefano

Mike DeStefano has been a full-time writer at Complex since 2019. He specializes in streetwear, the custom jewelry industry, and sneakers. Aside from fashion, he is also a diehard Philadelphia sports fan.

Joined July 2019 | 3426 posts
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Fabolous was voted the best dressed New York rapper of all time by fans using Complex's Re-Rank tool.

Why Fabolous Was Re-Ranked as the #1 Best Dressed New York Rapper by the Complex Community

Originally ranked 19th by Complex's editors, Loso just got his flowers from the people who love his classic NYC style.

Mike DeStefano2 days ago
Some of the items that define women's streetwear include hoodies from Triple 5 Soul, ringer tees from X-Girl, coats from Baby Phat, bikinis from Married to the Mob, and T-shirts from HLZ BLZ.

10 Items That Define Women's Streetwear

From classic logo tees to limited edition bikini collabs with KAWS, these items help tell the story of women's streetwear.

Mike DeStefano2 days ago
Collage of rappers performing: Playboi Carti, Drake, Youngboy Never Broke Again and J. Cole, each with unique outfits and dynamic stage presence.

100 Hottest Rappers Right Now [August 2026]

From Drake and his new album 'Iceman' to Jay-Z—who shut down Yankee Stadium for three straight nights—we ranked the hottest rappers right now.

Mike DeStefano3 days ago
There are plenty of important things to consider when buying the right pair of jeans. 3sixteen founder Andrew Chen provides some of his pointers for buying premium denim.

A Beginner's Guide to Buying the Right Pair of Jeans

In the market for some good denim? We asked an expert, 3sixteen's Andrew Chen, for some pointers to make sure you're finding the right pair for you.

Mike DeStefano4 days ago
Ken Carson frequently raps about his favorite clothing brands in his songs. Notable examples include Rick Owens, Balenciaga, and Chrome Hearts.

Ken Carson's Favorite Clothing Brands, According to His Lyrics

From Rick Owens to Vetements, these are the labels that the Opium rapper shouts out the most in his top songs.

Mike DeStefano7 days ago
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Bronson Reed, John Cena, Roman Reigns, Liv Morgan, Seth Rollins

The History of WWE Superstars Wearing Sneakers

From John Cena wearing Reebok Pumps back in the 2000s to Roman Reigns rocking Air Jordan boots today, here is a timeline of sneakers in pro wrestling.

Mike DeStefano8 days ago
Some of the best dressed New York rappers of all time include Fabolous, Jay-Z, ASAP Rocky, Lil Kim, and Jim Jones.

The 35 Best Dressed New York Rappers of All Time

From pioneers like LL Cool J to legends like Jay-Z to newer icons like Pop Smoke and ASAP Rocky, these are the 35 best dressed New York rappers of all time.

Mike DeStefano8 days ago
Pusha T and Malice in Clipse x Carhartt WIP collection.

How to Wear Carhartt, According to Your Favorite Rappers

Carhartt has been a staple of the hip-hop uniform for decades. Here's how rappers, from ASAP Rocky to Clipse, style the heritage workwear label.

Mike DeStefano11 days ago
Cameron Brink, Angel Reese, and A'ja Wilson are among the best dressed WNBA players in the league right now.

The 10 Best-Dressed WNBA Players Right Now

From Cameron Brink to Angel Reese, these are the 10 WNBA players showing out the most in the pregame tunnel right now.

Mike DeStefano14 days ago
The KAWS x MLB collaboration featuring the Yankees and Dodgers is one of the greatest MLB streetwear collabs of all time.

The Greatest MLB Streetwear Collaborations of All Time

Following the launch of KAWS x MLB, we take a look back at some of the other great MLB collabs throughout streetwear history.

Mike DeStefano15 days ago
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Some of the best streetwear brands doing workwear right now include Fugazi, Menace Los Angeles, and Carhartt WIP.

10 Streetwear Brands Doing Workwear Right

Workwear has become a key pillar of streetwear. These are the brands, young and old, doing it the best right now.

Mike DeStefano17 days ago
Two people wearing New York Yankees apparel stand on a balcony. One faces forward in a pinstripe jersey, the other faces away in a camo shirt.

How Baseball Has Influenced Style and Streetwear

From fitted caps to throwbacks, there are plenty of things that modern style and streetwear have borrowed from the baseball diamond.

Mike DeStefano18 days ago
Some of the best jeans to buy right now for every style and occasion are from brands like Fried Rice, Stüssy, and Vowels.

The Perfect Jeans for Every Style and Occasion

Whether you are in search of a go-to pair of blue jeans or the perfect Japanese selvedge denim, this list has got you covered.

Mike DeStefano21 days ago
KAWS is one of the most prolific contemporary artists. Ahead of his MLB collab featuring the Yankees and Dodgers, we take a look back at his career.

Everything You Need to Know About KAWS

Ahead of the KAWS x MLB collab featuring the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, we take a look back at the career of the prolific artist.

Mike DeStefano24 days ago
Jay-Z's legendary rap career has spanned multiple decades. Across them, he has showcased a variety of style eras, from throwback jerseys to classic streetwear to Rocawear. These are his top 10.

Jay-Z's Top 10 Style Eras, Ranked

Following Jay-Z's residency at Yankee Stadium, we take a look back at his greatest style eras.

Mike DeStefano25 days ago
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Jay-Z founded Rocawear alongside Dame Dash in 1999. Its legacy lives on as one of the most successful rapper-owned clothing labels of all time.

I'm a Business, Man: The Rise and Legacy of Jay-Z's Rocawear

Rocawear is the clothing label co-founded by Jay-Z and Dame Dash in 1999 that helped prove rappers could build and own fashion empires on their own terms.

Mike DeStefano28 days ago
Jay-Z has a long history of wearing rare and expensive luxury watches from brands like Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Jacob and Co., and Hublot.

A History of Jay-Z Wearing Insanely Expensive Watches

Jay-Z’s is hip-hop's greatest watch connoisseur. His collection includes Jacob and Co. Five Time Zone, Richard Mille 56 Customized “Blueprint," 1-of-1 Rolexes, and more.

Mike DeStefano29 days ago
A person with braided hair and intense expression, wearing a dark jacket, against a bright orange background.

50 Best Playboi Carti Songs, Ranked

With Playboi Carti taking over ComplexCon 2026, we ranked his 50 best songs, from "Broke Boi" to "EVIL J0RDAN".

Mike DeStefano36 days ago

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