Fashion Web site ranks Southern first among sharp-dressed bands

• By KAREN MARTIN
• Assistant People editor
• Published: Aug 25, 2008 - UPDATED: 12:05 a.m.

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It’s not just the music, it’s the style.

When Southern University’s Human Jukebox struts on to the field, the striking dark blue uniforms with their sky blue chest plates demand attention.

Even if they couldn’t play a note — and what a laughable thought that is — these musicians could entertain the crowds that fill Mumford Stadium on looks alone. A flip of the gold-lined cape, a snap of the white feather billowing at the front of their hats, a peek of snow white spats and there’s no doubt — this is one sharp-dressed band.

And the Golden Band from Tiger Land across town ain’t chopped liver.

Now a fashion Web site — Fashionnew100.com — has recognized both bands for their sartorial splendor.

The Web site has named Southern University’s as the “best dressed college band” in the country and LSU comes in at No. 6 on the list of 10.

“We picked Southern University as No. 1 because of the style of the uniform and the business-like presence it brings,” Fashionnews100.com spokesman Ryan Powell said in a news release from the SU Office of Media Relations. “Southern University’s band uniforms fit every band member as if it were specially tailored for each individual.”

SU’s uniforms were designed in the mid-1960s by former band director Ludwig Freeman, and later tweaked by longtime director Isaac Greggs.

The current band director, Lawrence Jackson, is excited about the citation.

“I believe the look of our uniforms fit the dedication and effort that our students put into each half-time show and every public performance,” Jackson said.