A$AP Rocky Celebrates Ray-Ban Creative Directorship in Milan

A$AP Rocky Debut In Milan Marks New Era For Ray-Ban; Saint Laurent

Fresh from his legal victory,A$AP Rockytook_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, hisSaint 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 asEdward Enninful**,Anna Dello Russo,Charlie D'Amelio, and rising stars likeIce SpiceandRomeo Beckham, the event marked a celebratory moment in the rapper’s life following his**recent acquittalon firearm charges after a month-long trial.

Anna Dello Russo, Charlie D'Amelio, Ice Spice attend the landmark Ray-Ban appointment of A$AP Rocky (Photos Courtesy of Ray-Ban)

"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 anexclusive interviewwith_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 theupcoming 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.