A$AP Rocky Debut In Milan Marks New Era For Ray-Ban; Saint Laurent
Fresh from his legal victory, A$AP Rocky took Milan Fashion Week by storm as Ray-Ban's newly appointed creative director. The fashion-forward rapper made his entrance at an exclusive Milan trattoria on Thursday evening with unmistakable confidence, his Saint Laurent outfit perfectly capturing the sophisticated "Rat Pack" aesthetic he now embraces. As camera flashes illuminated the night, Rocky moved through the crowd with the easy assurance of someone stepping confidently into a new chapter.
Dressed in meticulous Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Rocky wore a vintage lambskin bomber jacket over a wool chiné jacket and crisp poplin cotton shirt, complemented by a wide striped silk tie. His pleated wool chiné pants and leather Wesh boots completed the sophisticated ensemble, while his signature black shades—described as "Wayfarers on steroids" in his GQ interview—added the perfect finishing touch for the new Ray-Ban creative director.
The dinner, hosted by Ray-Ban in honor of Rocky’s new creative directorship, was a celebration of both his professional and personal milestones. Attended by fashion luminaries such as Edward Enninful, Anna Dello Russo, Charlie D'Amelio, and rising stars like Ice Spice and Romeo Beckham, the event marked a celebratory moment in the rapper’s life following his recent acquittal on firearm charges after a month-long trial.
"I feel blessed. I feel so lucky to even be here talking to you in Milan at a launch for my Ray-Ban creative directorship," Rocky shared in an exclusive interview with GQ. "Feeling like there was a chance that your freedom would be taken away from you, and then like a week later to be launching your creative direction announcement in Milan, Italy."
Rocky’s appointment heralds a new era for the legendary eyewear brand, with his forward-thinking vision already apparent in groundbreaking designs like futuristic wraparound frames crafted from color-changing materials and experimental layered tones.
More than a professional milestone, the evening also signaled Rocky’s reemergence in the fashion world, a sphere he has long influenced. Over glasses of red wine, he casually revealed that his long-awaited fourth album, Don’t Be Dumb, is finally complete, and fans can expect its release soon.
As Rocky prepares to co-host the upcoming Met Gala, themed around dandyism, his Saint Laurent look in Milan offers a glimpse into the refined evolution of his personal style—a perfect match for his new role at Ray-Ban and his continued influence in the dynamic world where music meets high fashion.
