The Evolution Of A$AP Rocky's Pro-Level Fashion Game
From maximalism to minimalism, and everything in between
By Scott Christian
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There's a reason why great designers like Alessandro Michele, Raf Simons, and Kris Van Assche like to have A$AP Rocky sitting front row at their shows: The dude has basically achieved style nirvana. From low key to in-your face, he's constantly pushing his look into territories where many men would fear to tread. He's an innovator—a guy who can be counted on to move the needle when it comes to men's fashion. And if you need proof, just take a spin through these 15 looks
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In terms of an airport look, this is tough to beat. A high-low outfit—trousers and blazer high, hoodie and grail-worthy sneakers low—that's both comfortable and stylish as hell.
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Proof that a great suit needs no embellishment.
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Monochromatic (with a white flourish) done right in head-to-toe Calvin Klein.
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From clean tailored lines to '80s-and-'90s-inspired maximalism, A$AP has quite the sartorial range.
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A good way to do the denim-jacket-and-jeans combo is to layer a slightly larger white tee underneath. It breaks up the look to keep it out of Canadian tux territory.
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Showing that he knows how to mix up pattern as well as color.
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A giant fur coat is a pretty bold look. But Rocky reigns this Dior Homme ensemble in by sticking with mostly black underneath.
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Bold print was everywhere on the runways during the European menswear shows this summer. Here's proof that A$AP got there first.
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A lot of celebrities tend to favor one designer. The brilliance of A$AP is that he moves so deftly between labels—from Raf Simons (both his namesake brand and Calvin Klein) to Dior Homme to this look from Gucci. It's no wonder so many designers want to work with him.
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He's also clearly mastered color coordination.
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And knows a dope coat when he sees one.
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And then, after going big, he brings it all back down. Just a simple white tee, black jeans, and a bomber.
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Or this more casual version with blue jeans and lace-up boots.
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Need a good date night look? Memorize this.
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Or even better, the "20 percent more badass" version.