Idris Elba has launched his own fashion range – and revealed his style icon is Michael Jackson.
The Luther star, 42, has spent six months working with British clothing company Superdry to create his 250-piece collection.
The Golden Globe-winning actor was asked about his style icons at the launch of his range, part of a showcase for London Collections: Men.
He said: “I can only think of Michael Jackson but I obviously haven’t stepped into Michael’s threads. My inspiration was the concept of 24-hour business.”
“People describe me as the hardest working man in showbusiness which is true. But the reason I can do that is because I can stay comfortable. I can stay up for long periods of time and get stuff done. Part of that journey is what I wear all day long.”
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The Luther star, 42, has spent six months working with British clothing company Superdry to create his 250-piece collection.
The Golden Globe-winning actor was asked about his style icons at the launch of his range, part of a showcase for London Collections: Men.
He said: “I can only think of Michael Jackson but I obviously haven’t stepped into Michael’s threads. My inspiration was the concept of 24-hour business.”
“People describe me as the hardest working man in showbusiness which is true. But the reason I can do that is because I can stay comfortable. I can stay up for long periods of time and get stuff done. Part of that journey is what I wear all day long.”
[video=youtube;vvX_BAKkPJk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvX_BAKkPJk[/video]