If a few years ago, during an official event on Broadway, someone had praised the style of a guy who dared to pair an impeccable suit with a gold chain and flashy sneakers, our puzzled expression would have turned into a thoughtful emoji, and we would have been in a state of vigilant coma for several minutes. A understandable reaction prior to the rise of expressive maximalism embodied by dad-core excesses and the dominance of NBA style in men’s clothing. A time when a reality TV star was not yet the president of the United States and the nonchalant attitude of “we don’t care” marked by DGAF (don’t give a f*ck) had not yet tainted fashion with a mix of comfort and apparent carelessness from the end of the world.
Kanye West embodies the glamour of our time and has been embraced as a messiah in men’s fashion for a style that is easy for any man to adopt and appreciate the combinations, all thanks to him.

A fact is that the very strict rules regarding wearing formal attire with sneakers have definitely changed. It is no longer necessary to wear minimalist sneakers to “respect the attire.” The suit doesn’t have to be as discreet as possible, and for this reason, the outfit and shoes don’t have to match at all costs. Allow sneakers to be sneakers and let the suit maintain its classic look, showcasing the beautiful contrast between yin and yang that you possess. Naturally, while our view on style has evolved, elegance always remains a cornerstone especially when enriched with creativity. The Louis Vuitton suit by Kanye West designed by Virgil Abloh is very swag, and the contrast with the Yeezy Boost 700 VX sneakers is a true gem.

You can emulate this look with a dark suit that is less expensive and a pair of white and black sneakers that are more affordable, or keep this pairing in mind as simple inspiration to make use of what you already have in your wardrobe and strive to just be yourself.

Original text by Megan Gustashaw for AllinReplica US
Translated by Francesco Menichella
Edited by Paola Montanaro