# Couture Rapper Photography The A$APPARI$ WAD Editorial Features the Fashionable Hip Hop Artist By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-07-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asapparis-wad References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/aappari/) & [wadmag](http://wadmag.com/) The A$APPARI$ WAD editorial features rapper A$AP Rocky. The fashionable hip hop star who experienced a fast climb to fame has not only been gaining praise for his music but also for his impeccable and expensive sense of style. Dressed in a slew of [luxe menswear looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign), A$AP sports style staples from the likes of [Givenchy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mask-fit-red-cushion) and [Lacoste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-5) among others. From patriotic polos to graphically printed florals, the daring fashion-lover proves he can pull off just about anything. Photographer Julot Bandit captures the A$APPARI$ WAD editorial. Featured in the Parisian publication's #53 issue, this alluring portrait series shines a light on its star, rapper A$AP Rocky. Styled by Alex Sossah, the hip hop artist is effortlessly cool, sporting a mix of couture and streetwear pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Streetwear:** Opportunity for fashion brands to bridge the gap between high-end luxury fashion and streetwear trends. - **Fashionable Music Stars:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with musicians with style and influence on fashion trends. - **Editorial Photography:** Opportunity for fashion photographers to showcase their unique perspective on fashion through editorial photography. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel Industry:** Industry opportunity to develop high-end streetwear collections that appeal to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Music Industry:** Industry opportunity to collaborate with fashion brands to produce merchandise that aligns with the style of popular musicians. - **Photography Industry:** Industry opportunity to showcase unique perspectives on fashion trends through editorial or commercial fashion photography. ## 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) - [Rapper Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pav-nite.md) - [Rapper-Made Design Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hommemade.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) - [Blinged-Out Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asap-rocky-1.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Rapper-Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostro-3d.md) - [Music-Informed Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roc-nation-and-moncler.md)