# Intrusive Rap Entourage Shoots The A$AP Rocky Interview Magazine Shoot Features Edgy Streetwear By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-01-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aap-rocky-interview-magazine References: [interviewmagazine](http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/asap-rocky#slideshow_34218.4) & [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2012/01/27/asap-rocky-goes-high-fashion-for-interview-magazine/) This A$AP Rocky Interview Magazine editorial shows off the newcomer's fashion flair and his rather intimidating entourage. From luxury labels like Dior Homme, Emporio Armani, Raf Simons and Louis Vuitton among others, the rapper shows off his style swagger. After the success of his Live.Love.A$AP mixtape, the young star has been turning heads, catching the attention of a multitude of hip-hop fans, bloggers and critics. The 23-year-old Harlem native names Southern hip-hop styles and high fashion as his main inspirations, successfully blending an unlikely mix of attitude and fashion flair. This bold editorial, captured by the lens of photographer Gregory Harris, puts forth edgy streetwear styling by Sarah Ellison. Featuring a series of raw monochromatic and color-hued portraits, Harris introduces the audience to a more intimate side of the rapper. Whether showcasing the hottest menswear styles or hanging with close friends, this rapper kills it in the A$AP Rocky Interview Magazine editorial, which features raw captures of music's next big thing. Image Credit: Gregory Harris ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Streetwear Styles:** An opportunity for luxury and high street fashion brands to collaborate and provide a range of street style collection. - **Raw Monochromatic Portraitures:** An opportunity to create a range of new fashion photography styles with a raw and edgy touch. - **High Fashion Inspirations:** An opportunity to fuse luxury and high fashion with urban and street styles to create a new fashion trend. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** An opportunity for fashion designers to fuse streetwear and high fashion to create a new range of styles. - **Luxury Brands:** An opportunity for luxury brands to partner with streetwear brands and high-street fashion brands to create a powerful combination. - **Photography:** An opportunity for fashion photographers to incorporate new styles and techniques to capture the raw essence of new fashion trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motorsport-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aap-rocky-x-puma.md) - [Rapper-Debut Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blacked-out-collection.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Music-Informed Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roc-nation-and-moncler.md) - [Rapper Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pav-nite.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Artful Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyline-carpet.md) - [Dynamically Redesigned Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-blacked-out-collection.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Rapper-Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostro-3d.md) - [Rapper-Made Design Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hommemade.md)