A$AP Rocky’s Style Evolution: From 2011 to Now

While A$AP Rocky‘s career in hip-hop came from his meteoric underground rise as part of Harlem’s A$AP Mob collective, the New York rapper quickly established himself as a budding fashionista as well. Even on his debut album, Long.Live.A$AP, he called himself a “Fashion Killa.”

For nearly a decade, he’s made the most out of that moniker, meshing colorful wardrobes together in unexpected ways.  In 2016, he walked the Grammy red carpet in a cozy knit sweater and patchwork jeans while carrying a Goyard bag. In 2018, he rocked a white lace button-up alongside some shimmering silver leather pants. The odd combination of clothes made him an unconventional fashion icon.

As time has gone on, Rocky’s style has gone from being more sophisticated to far more dad-focused. This is in part due to him becoming a father after welcoming sons RZA and Riot Rose with partner Rihanna.

“If I could define my dad style, I would say it’s way more focused,” Rocky said in an interview in December 2024. “Prior to that, it was really just like absurd outfits, just mismatching everything for the sake of it. But now I think it’s a bit more quiet luxury.”

He still makes room for some loud pieces, though. Earlier in 2025, Rocky — who is a co-chair for the 2025 Met Gala — rocked a snakeskin Bottega Veneta bag at the company’s spring show, even though he was wearing a casual suit jacket and pants combination. Regardless of the times, Rocky’s always gotta do something to make good on that “Fashion Killa” nickname.

Check out the evolution of A$AP Rocky’s unique style in the photos below.