From his music to his fashion sense, rapper Tyga is West Coast through and through, as FN learned during our cover shoot and interview with him.
“Being from L.A., I like light shoes. I’m not into anything heavy. I like Vans, classic Chucks — very California. The whole culture of rap inspired my style. It comes from the streets and having nothing. You just want to prove you can make it out of your situation. Sneakerheads collect the craziest, most expensive shoes because you couldn’t have them when you were a kid. When you have the money to do it, they are more meaningful. A lot of artists are doing collaborations with fashion designers and brands. We’re all trying to move the culture,” Tyga told Footwear News on location in Los Angeles.
“My most special sneakers [growing up] were the Jordan 17s. They came in a briefcase, and I took them to school with me with my homework. It felt like I knew I was worth something. You know, sneakers just complete the outfit.”
Another fashion necessity? The 424 denim jacket he wore for the cover shot, which girlfriend Kylie Jenner (and FN cover model herself) was seen wearing a few days later at the Glamour Awards in New York City. According to Instagram, they also share a love of the new Yeezy Boost 950 boots, another style Tyga sported on set.
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