A$AP Rocky has undoubtedly established himself as a key figure in the world of fashion for his unique style, thus justifying his self-coined title of ‘Fashion Killa’. Over the past decade, the rapper has been influential in shaping some significant menswear trends, never hesitating to take on daring fashion challenges. These include, but are not limited to, fashioning a patterned babushka around his head, bravely donning a transparent blouse way before it was widely accepted in the scene, and transforming a secondhand blanket into a Met Gala sensation.
His romantic involvement with Rihanna, with whom he shares two children, has undoubtedly boosted his star power in the fashion industry. As a power couple, they masterfully evince that style coordination is not all about matching outfits but about meshing styles that complement one another. Rocky ingeniously pairs Rihanna’s impressive street style with soft-toned Bottega Veneta suits, double denim looks, and an unexpected splash of vibrant colors.
A$AP Rocky has unveiled an array of fashion-forward moments over the years. In 2024, he had the privilege of showcasing a snakeskin Bottega Veneta bag in the brand’s spring show before anyone else. He raised the bar with a simple two-piece navy suit by layering it with a structural Bottega Veneta coat. And he proved that suits don’t have to be mundane when he displayed a mastery of color blocking with another Bottega Veneta ensemble.
His all-leather attire embodied the essence of cool as he made an entrance in Milan Fashion Week. His street style which includes a bubblegum pink Bottega Veneta bag, loose jeans, and pearl clips in his hair, matches and sometimes even surpasses the iconic street style of Rihanna.
In 2023, Rocky teased about his future scheduled ambassadorship with Bottega Veneta when he wore a woven “Bottega Green” vest. Effortlessly, he incorporated a Bottega Veneta tote to his casual date-night outfit.
His unique fashion sense extended to the Met Gala when he closed out the 2023 event in a custom Gucci ensemble that was inspired by the early 2000s fashion of Karl Lagerfeld. At the Black Panther 2 premiere in 2022, he and Rihanna coordinated in olive green outfits, demonstrating that they avoid the typical boring fashion choices even as parents.
During the Met Gala in 2021, his coat made from a vintage quilt from a California thrift store went viral. The designer brand, ERL, crafted this ensemble.
Rocky is known for his unexpected pairings such as bulky ski gloves with a collar puffer coat and Adidas sneakers. At the Gucci Cruise Show in 2020, he made Alessandro Michele’s quirky Gucci separates work in a way no one else could. Moreover, a tie-dye sweater and silver foil pants made a perfect pairing for the Loewe show.
He started a new trend with jeans in 2019 when he tied the ankles of his jeans with a matching ribbon. He made an impressive appearance in baggy denim, unconventional suiting, and an offbeat crossbody bag. He paired a bandana outfit from Dries Van Noten with black vans. He showed how a babushka, which was an unlikely accessory for the red carpet, could create an iconic look in his 2018 gala appearance.
What’s interesting is that Rocky was endorsing sheer clothing for men in 2018, ahead of many other celebrities. The lace-buttoned shirt he wore to Dior’s Japan show was a testament to that.
In 2016, at The Grammy Awards, he went against the traditional dress code and opted for a knit sweater, patchwork jeans, and Goyard bag combination. Rocky’s rendezvous with Fashion is nothing short of inspiring for all men’s fashion enthusiasts worldwide.
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