A$AP Rocky being named Chanel’s newest ambassador feels like one of those full-circle fashion moments everybody saw coming. Chanel called out his “talent, curiosity, and limitless creativity,” but the truth is, Rocky has been auditioning for this role his entire career just by being himself. From Harlem to high fashion, he’s always treated clothing like a language, mixing runway pieces with streetwear, playing with silhouettes, and refusing to let anyone box in his style. Chanel’s creative director Matthieu Blazy even highlighted Rocky’s heart and versatility, calling him a musician, actor, father, and friend who “always delivers with kindness.” Rocky returned the love, praising Blazy for designs that feel rooted in real life yet still make you dream. Let’s be real…if you’ve watched Rocky over the years, that’s precisely how he dresses: grounded but elevated, relaxed but intentional, everyday but art.
The rollout for his ambassador announcement included a short film directed by Michel Gondry, shot on the streets of New York alongside actress Margaret Qualley. It displays classic Chanel elegance, meeting Rocky’s downtown cool. That alone says a lot about what this partnership means. Chanel wants to tap into culture, not just couture, and Rocky is one of the few who can move seamlessly across both. His job in this role goes beyond wearing the clothes. He’s serving as a muse, a creative partner, a bridge between luxury fashion and the younger, global audience that already studies his every fit. For Rocky, it’s a stamp of approval on a lifelong passion and proof that the fashion world doesn’t just respect him, it needs him.
This move makes sense because A$AP Rocky has been doing this at a high level for years. Chanel isn’t his first heavyweight collaboration, actually not even close. Rocky’s whole brand has been a mix of art, culture, and style from the jump. He’s always linked up with companies that let him experiment and push boundaries. That history sets the stage perfectly for this new chapter and shows why Chanel saw him as the right fit, not just aesthetically, but culturally. Before stepping into this role, he’d already helped shift trends, revive brands, and introduce streetwear ideas into the luxury world long before it was mainstream.
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Below, check out some of A$AP Rocky’s greatest fashion collabs: the ones that helped build the blueprint for why a house like Chanel would want him in the first place. Let us know which ones are your favorites and if we forgot any!
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1. PUMA
Rocky’s partnership with PUMA has been one of his most creatively open projects, producing collections that range from fluorescent racing jackets to 3D-printed sneakers. Since 2023, he’s been experimenting with silhouettes and textures in ways most artists never get the chance to, blending performance gear with street-style flair.
2. Ray-Ban
As the brand’s first-ever creative director, Rocky helped reimagine classic eyewear with candy-colored Wayfarer puffers and futuristic Ultra Wrap frames. His work modernized Ray-Ban’s timeless shades, giving them a playful, fashion-forward energy that still feels authentically Rocky.
3. Guess Originals
Back in 2016-2017, Rocky helped Guess tap into ’90s nostalgia with varsity jackets, logo tops, and distressed denim that pulled directly from the era’s vibe. The collab brought Guess back into the cultural conversation and introduced the brand to a new generation of young shoppers.
4. Needles (via AWGE)
Rocky’s AWGE collective collaborated with Needles fr several drops featuring co-branded tracksuits, some subtle and others loud enough to turn heads from blocks away. These collabs helped push the Japanese label further into the U.S. streetwear culture and showcased Rocky’s global fashion influence.
5. Marine Serre
Rocky linked up with the French designer for a capsule filled with moon-print puffers, denim, and even du-rags, mixing Serre’s futuristic aesthetic with his own edgy sensibility. The use of upcycled materials aligned perfectly with Rocky’s experimental, forward-thinking approach to style.
6. Raf Simons
Though not always an official collab, Rocky’s long-running creative relationship with Raf is iconic enough to count as one. His early co-sign of Raf pieces, before most mainstream rappers caught on, helped spark a cultural shift and cemented Raf as a staple in modern hip-hop fashion.
7. Under Armour (previous creative partnership)
Rocky partnered with Under Armour for street-athletic designs that pushed the brand outside its comfort zone. Though short-lived, the collab showed Rocky’s ability to step into sportswear and influence performance-focused fashion.
