A$AP Rocky Goes Cruising With GQ

Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky goes cruising around for his lengthy feature in the May issue of US GQ magazine. Photographed by Ben Watts, the 24-year-old gets styled in dashing seafaring clothes from Tom Ford, Gant Rugger, Ralph Lauren, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Todd Snyder, Prada and Gucci.

The ‘Fashion Killa‘ rapper discusses his great eye for fashion with the magazine.

“I wanted to model when I was younger. I was always into clothes and shit… I’m the man on those things [Menswear blogs]. I don’t really look at them. Well, I guess I do, but only when I’m looking at myself. I inspire me”, Rocky gloats to GQ.

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A$AP Rocky: Tribal Chic For Interview

Yesterday, we got a peek of Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky flaunting his signature gold grillz on the cover of the April issue of US Interview magazine (Checkout the cover and editorial preview here). Now, take a look at the rest of A$AP’s grungy tribal-chic editorial, lensed by noted photographer Craig McDean.

The 24-year-old ‘Fashion Killa‘ talks to the magazine about his love for fashion.

“Fashion was a natural thing to me. It was just one of those things that helped me be an individual… and it helped me get the attention that most people try to get with publicity stunts or by doing other crazy things”, A$AP points out to Interview.

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A$AP Rocky Gets Grilled For Interview

A close-up shot of rapper A$AP Rocky adorns the cover of the April issue of US Interview magazine.

The 24-year-old shows off his swagged-out gold grillz on the black and white Craig McDean-lensed cover.

The ‘Fashion Killa‘ rapper discusses with the magazine Hip Hop’s negative attitude towards homosexuality.

“One big issue in hip-hop is the gay thing. It’s 2013, and it’s a shame that, to this day, that topic still gets people all excited. It’s crazy. And it makes me upset that this topic even matters when it comes to hip-hop, because it makes it seem like everybody in hip- hop is small-minded or stupid — and that’s not the case. We’ve got people like Jay-Z. We’ve got people like Kanye. We’ve got people like me. We’re all prime examples of people who don’t think like that. I treat everybody equal, and so I want to be sure that my listeners and my followers do the same if they’re gonna represent me. And if I’m gonna represent them, then I also want to do it in a good way”, A$AP explains to Interview.

Below, checkout A$AP’s dramatic and fashion-forward editorial preview:

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A$AP Rocky, Miguel, Kendrick Lamar For GQ Style

Photographer Matthew Stone captures the future of Hip Hop for the Spring/Summer Issue of GQ Style UK magazine. Miguel, Kendrick Lamar, Dominic Lord, Angel Haze, Meek Mill, A$AP Rocky, Brooke Candy and Mykki Blanco all make the list. Check them out, after the jump:

Angel Haze – Helmut Lang top + Alexander Wang leather jacket.

Kendrick Lamar – Shaun Samson t-shirt.

Mykki Blanco.

Dominic Lord – Nasir Mazhar bandanna.

Miguel – his own clothing.

Brooke Candy – Agent Provocateur ensemble.

A$AP Rocky – Shaun Samson t-shirt.

Meek Mill – Alexander Wang t-shirt.

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A$AP Rocky: Swagged-out For L’Uomo Vogue

Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky covers the March issue of L’Uomo Vogue magazine (Checkout the cover here). Now, take a look at the ‘Fashion Killa‘ rapper’s swagged-out editorial, captured by the camera lens of Francesco Carrozzini.

The 24-year-old urban trendsetter talks to the magazine about where he gets his fashion sense.

“I’ve always been interested in fashion, since when I was a kid and used to shop on 5th Avenue. But the real leap in quality occurred when I was 16 years old. I immediately loved Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, and Gucci. Nevertheless, my approach has always been spontaneous, based on a sort of fashion sense that let’s me blend haute couture with streetwear. What’s most important to me is originality. I don’t have problems mixing things: I don’t care if the outfit is considered elegant or not. It’s my style. Period”, A$AP explains to L’Uomo Vogue.

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A$AP Rocky Covers L’Uomo Vogue

Rapper A$AP Rocky is featured on the cover of the March issue of L’Uomo Vogue magazine.

The 24-year-old ‘Fashion Killa‘ rapper strikes a tall pose for the camera lens of Francesco Carrozzini, in a total look from Dolce & Gabbana.

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A$AP Rocky Gets STYLED By Oki-ni

British retailer Oki-ni is renowned for collaborating with creative individuals for their editorial series ‘STYLED’, to show unique ways to wear their brand mix. For their latest series, Oki-ni style Harlem-born and ‘Fashion Killa’ rapper A$AP Rocky, in streetwear from Kenzo, Paul Smith, Raf Simons, Rick Owens and Maison Martin Margiela.

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A$AP Rocky Is A Titan For Complex

Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky uses a knife as a dental floss on the cover of the alternate cover of the December/January issue of Complex magazine — Checkout the other cover with Alicia Keys here.

The 24-year-old looks hip in an Alexander Wang jacket on the Glynis Selina Arban-shot cover.

A$AP Rocky discusses with the magazine the infamous Rihanna ass grab during their performance at this year’s MTV Music Video Awards.

“I didn’t mean for the ass grab to be the thing. I don’t fiend for fake publicity shit. I’m just a trill nigga. [Laughs.] Rihanna is what I want to be, as far as having a big core following. She’s very successful. She’s been doing it for years…. Shout-outs to that young lady, and hopefully, with the grace of God, seven years from now, I can say the same”, A$AP Rocky tells Complex.

For his editorial, after the jump, A$AP Rocky channels a titan in designs from Alexander McQueen, Burberry and more.

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The Vogue 120: Florence Welch, Kristen Stewart, Jennifer Lawrence And More

For US Vogue‘s September 120 Anniversary Issue, Anna Wintour gathers some of the most influential musicians, designers and movie stars in fashion at the moment — her favourite people really — for a 24-page special feature titled ‘The Vogue 120′. With the awe-inspiring photography of Norman Jean Roy, head below to see who made the cut:

Indie rock singer Florence Welch in a Chanel dress and Dolce & Gabbana cape as well as boots.

‘The Hunger Games‘ bombshell Jennifer Lawrence is sexy in a Michael Kors swimsuit and Diesel jacket.

Balenciaga creative director Nicolas Ghesquière accompanied by his muse Kristen Stewart. The duo gets styled in Balenciaga.

New Dior creative director Raf Simons with German actress Diane Kruger, who looks pretty in a couture gown from Raf’s first collection with the house.

Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy holds tight Oscar-nominee Rooney Mara. Rooney dons Givenchy.

Alexander Wang and his young muses: Harlem rappers Azealia Banks and A$AP Rocky, Russian-born/German-bred model Kati Nescher and actress Zoe Kravitz.

Peter Copping of Nina Ricci as well as Erdem Moralioglu of Erdem, alongside ‘Game Of Thrones‘ star Emilia Clarke (In Nina Ricci) and ‘Anna Karenina‘ actress Ruth Wilson (In Erdem).

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Azealia Banks And A$AP Rocky Cover Jalouse

New York-based rappers A$AP Rocky and Azealia Banks adorn the two covers of the June Music issue of French magazine Jalouse.

Mermaid-haired ‘212‘ rapper Azealia is all smiles, as she stands tall on her cover, while 23-year-old A$AP Rocky is swagged-out in a Givenchy rottweiler print button down shirt on his cover.

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