A need for tweed

What can we say? It's green, it has tassels and diamante, and is accessorised by Pocahontas. Andre's jaw-droppingly mad outfits give him a real stage prescence Photograph: Kevork Djansezian/AP

Andre 3000 pictured next to Gwen Stefani at MTV's Mardi Gras in 2002. Andre sports a pair of red sailor trousers with white buttons. Note the ankle tassels on this outfit - a recurring theme on Andre's clothing. His hair matches that of Gwen. Deliberate? We think so Photograph: Frank Micelotta/Getty

Anyone need any painting and decorating doing? Photograph: John Amis/AP

Andre looking a bit like a naughty pixie at the Vibe Awards in 2003 Photograph: Chris Pizzello/AP

Andre with bandmate Big Boi in 2006. We rather like the boating and rugby combination. If you look closely you can see an attractive paisley handkerchief artfully dangling out of Andre's pocket. It's all about attention to detail, folks Photograph: Evan Agostini/Getty

... and here's how to achieve Andre's look at home: X marks the spot on a polo neck T shirt. Team with tweed jacket and flat cap and don't forget the handkerchief! This is from the Benjamin Bixby collection Photograph: PR

Outfit number two from the Benjamin Bixby collection illustrates Andre's fondness for plus fours. Don knee-high socks and a cashmere cardi and you're all set to go Photograph: PR

This third outfit shouts "Don't mess with me! I'm wearing braces and I'm not afraid to use them!" Another from the Benjamin Bixby line Photograph: PR