Written by Deniss Zelenkov in Icons of Style on the 28th January 2014

The Grammy 2014 triumph was a small step for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, toward one giant leap for equality. 

Thoughtful lyrics and fearless proclamations are slowly but surely rebuilding rap’s damaged reputation, crushing barbaric values of brute force and fixing the world’s most ridiculous misconceptions about same-sex marriage. 

Besides seeking a way of expanding moral standards of humanism, these guys are cracking varied dress-code standards (including black tie and rappers quintessential attributes), taking a turn for the better side of swag.

We captured Ben Haggerty (Macklemore) and Ryan Lewis’s significant and soon-to-be iconic fashionable moments that has already made a mark on the Grammys history book, while single-handedly mocking the hip-hop establishment. 

Ryan Lewis picked up an effortless sharp-detailed houndstooth suit with satin lapels by Mr. Turk, pairing with two-toned loafers. 

Macklemore purposefully neglected the red carpet’s impositions too. The American singer wore a teal velvet tuxedo, accessorised with a black bow tie and precious regals. His signature fringe was easy to spot too.

Thankfully, the urban lower-class has now been transcended into urban high-class, providentially revealing a different side of the baggy trousers ensemble (a cheap, meaningless and off-putting one). Henceforth, closet rappers, please take note!

In our next Icons of Style, we pick out grammy 2014 winners Macklemore & Ryan Lewis for their unique and inspirational style.