# Carefree Rapper Portraits This A$AP Rocky Fashion Feature Highlights Luxe Menswear Staples By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-11-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aap-rocky-fashion References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/aap-rocky-by-kenneth-cappello/) & [exitmagazine](http://www.exitmagazine.co.uk/) This A$AP [Rocky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aap-rocky-x-puma) fashion editorial graces the latest issue of Exit magazine. The UK-based publication's hip hop exclusive is captured by photographer Kenneth Cappello and boasts raw and candid imagery. Styling for this image series is courtesy of Sean Knight who dresses rapper A$AP Rocky in elegant and luxe pieces. This shoot's eye-catching menswear looks include a vinyl rain jacket and a patterned sweater by Raf Simons along with crisp and tailored suiting by [Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-paradise) [Homme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chi-pour-homme). Exit Magazine's A$AP Rocky fashion feature is carefree and candid, featuring spontaneous portraits of the Harlem native. The always fashionable musician pulls off a range of edgy clothes while dancing, laughing and having fun in front of photographer Kenneth Cappello's lens. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Street Style:** The trend of pairing streetwear with luxury pieces is creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Hip Hop Fashion Editorials:** The rise of hip hop culture is leading to an increased demand for innovative and authentic fashion editorials that showcase the unique style of musicians. - **Raw and Candid Imagery:** The trend of using raw and candid imagery is creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the photography and fashion industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the trend of pairing luxury pieces with streetwear to create new fashion collections and styles. - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore the trend of using raw and candid imagery to create new and innovative fashion editorials and campaigns. - **Media:** The media industry can explore the rise of hip hop culture and create new platforms and publications that showcase the unique style and personalities of hip hop musicians. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rapper-Debut Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blacked-out-collection.md) - [Motorsport-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aap-rocky-x-puma.md) - [Dynamically Redesigned Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-blacked-out-collection.md) - [Rapper-Made Design Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hommemade.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Artful Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyline-carpet.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Rapper-Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostro-3d.md) - [Rapper Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pav-nite.md) - [Music-Informed Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roc-nation-and-moncler.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md)