Biggie Took Coogi Sweaters From 'The Cosby Show' To The Clubs

Hip-hop stylist Groovey Lew says the Notorious B.I.G. 'opened the 'hood up' to the colorful look.By Jayson Rodriguez, with additional reporting by Shaheem Reid Notorious B.I.G. Photo: Courtesy of Bad Boy To become an influential fashion figure, chances are, you had to be influenced by someone else first. For the Notorious B.I.G., that person was a flashy kid from Mount Vernon named Walt G. According to veteran stylist Groovey Lew (Diddy, Jadakiss), Biggie's trademark look — Coogi s...

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