If you think that a rapper like Hell Raton can only wear sneakers, you’re mistaken. Although you might have seen him in the latest Kappa campaign, sporting a typical tracksuit from the brand, Hell Raton, the rapper-gamer-TV judge, can also rock classic pieces. A recent example of this was in the latest episode of X Factor where, Manuelito, as he is also known due to his Latin American origins, flaunted a pair of loafers. Yes, you read that right. Those shoes so beloved by American college students who have made them a symbol of their style, which at first glance may not seem to align with one of the founders of the Machete Crew, the collective of Italian rappers aiming to launch a production of quality music outside of any label and genre standards. And yet…

Alessandro Cattelan with Hell Raton, Courtesy Sky

The ones worn by Hell Raton are from the brand Sebago, a label that has built a great reputation worldwide for its penny loafers. These loafers are part of a special capsule collection where the mocassin has been revisited with an animal print twist. So, yes, classic, but with a noticeably edgier appeal, as befits someone like Hell Raton.

Sebago

Hand-sewn with the finest craftsmanship, this penny slip-on mocassin with a strong personality is made of printed cowhide featuring patterns inspired by the fur of wild animals. It has an unlined upper, leather insole, and a flexible and durable natural waterproof leather sole, with a rubber printed heel.