A$AP continually showcases an affinity of unorthodox ways to surprise the eye with each outfit. His forward-thinking clothing combinations have evolved, but always epitomize class and visual interest. There is a reason designers across the globe want him up front at their shows, flaunting their newest collections on the street.

Since then, A$AP has skyrocketed to a pillar of rap and fashion acclaim not easily reached. The collective mainly includes New York-born rappers, producers, music video directors and fashion designers with similar tastes in music and clothing. Story by Lydia Wagner / Rocky, also known as Rakim Mayers, grew up rapping in Harlem and eventually joined the highly exclusive rap collective A$AP Mob in 2007. To celebrate three decades of excellence, ORANGE Magazine takes a look at his style evolution. At the top of a long list of rappers with a hand in fashion, the actual “Fashion Killa” A$AP Rocky has a creative vision and confidence that sets him in a style category of his own.

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