So guys... it's time for a music post. Music is everything, isn't it? Discovering a new genius is always a super exciting thing, doesn't matter whether it's a new designer or an upcoming hip hop sensation. Lately there are many people around who thrill us with their banging mixtapes weekly and one of them is the unmistakable A$AP Rocky. What can we say about him? Born and raised in Harlem NYC, the young Rakim Mayers (ASAP) had to deal with family drama which is comparable to a Curtis James Jackson movie, and being named after a famous hip hop MC, there was only one way to go for him: Becoming a rap artist. He names the Wu-Tang Clan and Houston rap as his influences and pursues a performing career at a very young age. It's not that long ago, when Mayers joined the A$AP (Always Strive and Prosper) crew and became the Rocky. These people represent a new progressive and unique rap and fashion style. The hardest thing imaginable is to sound new, 'cause we've already been through everything in 2012. Still boys like ASAP Rocky, manage it to amaze us and strive against the stream. Listening to an unknown song, you can truly feel him in it, there's just something catching about him and that's not only my opinion, Drake's in love too. 2012 is the ASAP year, he's killing all the radio stations in NYC and is about to contest against Frank Ocean for the BBC Sound of 2012 award. Wassup?! ;) So boy, you're on the way to the prince crown and Kanye, watch your damn throne! ;) (Just kiddin', KW is the One)
Guys check out his mixtape LiveLoveA$AP! Don't miss it!)
So now the gentleman is introduced, let's go for the fashion. ASAP- As sophisticated as possible. That's how you could transcribe his name after checking out his wardrobe. It has a certain maturity, nothing to popping, a lot of black and a slight Marilyn Manson allure (this mystery and twisted touch, you know? ;) ) This boy knows how to bring back the camp hat and how to rock some black leather. The crosses, skulls and Funeral prints add something unusual to the regular rapper wardrobe. So here it is again: The A$AP-mystery. The other fashion influence is obviously the classic American look: Hoodie, army pants, college jacket, trucker shirt and backpacks. Just like his bro Theophilus (Big Spender), ASAP loves to go the vintage way. And they also both love themself some heavy gold. Do we love Rocky rockin'? Hell yes! Nothing makes a guy more attractive than talent and style. Iggy Azalea knows what I mean. The 21 year old bombshell is the hot gal next to the it-boy. And there's also so much to love and admire about her. She's bad *ss, super hot and so super talented! Check out the honey's mixtape guys, you won't regret it! For the final, it's time to go through his stuff... oh and just in case you see someone wearin' VSVP... you can be convinced that the ASAPMANIA is spreading around the world. ;) When Terry goes "thumbs up", there's definitely some serious stuff about to happen. In his wardrobe... Balmain fur coat; 3.1 Phillip Lim leather jacket (bomb black version only on the West ;)) ASAP's signature beanie shop @ SSUR (http://store.ssurempirestate.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1841) How I would dress him... Alexander McQueen sweatshirt; Maison Martin Margiela sneaker; Persol glasses
The reason for why the whole city is on insane fire today is not only the high temperature but also the hot flow brought by one of the most poppin' rap young stars in the world: TYGA! ;)Yesterday he performed in Munich and left a long lasting impression. This boy knows how to heat up the crowd. Super spontaneous and without any tickets, we decided to go and watch him rocking. After some hours of back and forth, we finally managed to get our hot dressed up behinds in. ;) Did I mentioned it was awesome? Sure I did, and hell yes it was! But as you guys now I'm very big on fashion and obviously I used this event in order to check up the Munich Hip Hop community. Well where shall I start... there were some backpack wearin' Wiz Khalifa fans, some hot blokes wearin' Munich's it-label Beastin with the right kind of Kanye flow (beastin.planet-sports.de; buy guys, it's good stuff)) and of course some all tattooed cool eye wear rocking Tyga boys. So all in all great fashion material. It felt like the whole city was there.
But the one million $ fashion-question of the night was... What will Tyga wear?
The world wide blogger community is hyping up vintage multi coloured silk shirts at the moment. Remember the great era of them? It was the Gianni Versace time. The printed shirt is like Versace's 2.55, their ultimate signature piece! Right no Rick Ross is popping them with some heavy gold while Drake makes an all vintage hip hop appearance like Dr. Blue. ;) And of course girls like Cassie and Queen B don't pass the trend.
And guess what Tyga picks for his Bavarian visit... the banging silk shirt on some perfectly fitting black jeans! BOMB! The Last Kings' classic LK snapback was a tribute to his clothing line.
By the way: I spotted a couple of fashionistos wearin' LK and VSPV!
xx
M
Breaking fashion-news: New partner of the next H&MxDesigner collaboration announced: Anna Dello Russo, our favourite fashion editor (Vogue Japan) is about to design some gorgeous jewellery! Autumn 2012... we are so excited! ;) She's extravagant, sophisticated and more high fashion than anyone else to me. Her apartment screams haute couture. This woman makes her life a fairy tale, beautified by Valentino & Co. There's no way not to love her brave style and fabulous appearances. La Russo always steals the show hitting the red carpet and her collection will obviously be the ultimate sensation of this year's fall/ winter season!
Be ready for a BIG haul post tomorrow. Girl went shopping like it's cray! ;)
