Asap Rocky's Influences in the Fashion world.
- zahradeen maiyaki
- Dec 10, 2021
- 2 min read
Asap Rocky AKA "lord flacko" for he being a rapper has become a household name in Hip Hop Culture. Since his initial debut studio album in 2013,The Grammy nominee has sold millions of records, achieved multiple music awards, and continues to tour globally. Outside of music Asap Rocky’s influence in Fashion has become just as impactful, making Asap Rocky Fashion a talking point within culture.
The world fashion figure explains that fashion is not something that he picked up on once he got into the industry but instead he always had a natural liking for fashion way back from when he was a kid.
Hip Hop fashion has gone through many phases whether that be the 70s cowboy flamboyant aesthetic and Rock star looks, 80s & 90s street, sport, and luxury fashion merged into one or the 2000s baggy clothes era. Today Hip Hop fashion can be considered uniform amongst millennials worldwide which is identified by the use of high luxury fashion merged with everyday wear. ASAP Rocky is one of the main reasons for this shift in fashion and style within the culture.
One of the biggest songs of 2013 by A$AP Rocky, titled "Fashion Killa", which he features Rihanna in the music video saw the PMF pay homage to some of the industry's most prestigious designers. It was the first (and only) time that Ann Demeuelemeester got a shout-out in a rap song. Spitting tributes to Raf Simons and Rick Owens, too, the track was an example of how an artist can bridge their style with their sound. While hip-hop has always been deeply entrenched in the purpose of flexing a personal style (and a luxury one at that), it was A$AP Rocky (and Kanye) who conflated music with designer clothing for a new social media climate.
Asap Rocky dresses from formal, cosy/comfy, smart casual, gender neutral, streetwear, beach wears & shorts etc.
Asap Rocky's collaborations
Asap Rocky’s status, fashion taste and influences has really led to collaborations with brands such as Calvin Klein, Guess & JW Anderson, as well as appearing in campaigns for Gucci, DKNY, and Dior Homme. Many Brands understand his influence across culture and use this to their advantage, evidence of his impact and style.
He uses Creative music videos as the vehicle market his flamboyant outfit choices thus leading to brand deals further down the line. While many individuals within fashion have a specific look lord flacko has multiple which is why we have decided to share some of his best signature looks from his formal attire, streetwear, fashion statement pieces to his gender-neutral looks.
ASAP Rocky and Vans also joined forces once again, coming up with great footwear, the shoes from the latest collection are covered in flames.
Some signature wears of Asap Rocky
Asap Rocky wears vans, Balenciaga, Nike, Stussy, Off-White, Bape, Carhart, Supreme, Palace, Dior, Calvin Klein e.t.c. Rocky has been seen styling all the above and his status as an influencer can be seen with his followers purchases similar pieces.
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