A$AP Rocky is one of the biggest names in the entertainment industry.
In addition to music, this rapper also makes his mark as a leader in men’s fashion and beauty trends. Most especially, his signature braids and bold nail art have played a major role in his style journey.
Men’s nail art has been a form of self-expression for many years. In an earlier age of rock’n’roll, stars like David Bowie, Steven Tyler and Kurt Cobain took the lead in making “man-icures” fun. Now, Rocky, along with celebs like Harry Styles and Anwar Hadid are sparking these trends as they continue to use strong nail designs in their style influence. Machine Gun Kelly even entered the world of beauty when launching her own line of nail polish.
In an interview with Vogue, the Harlem-born entertainer expressed her wish for more men to get manicures. “I feel like men can paint their nails without feeling feminine,” he said, citing how a “really, really good woman” drew a collection of Prada motifs and designs. interesting on his nails during the collaboration with the brand. His call to align with male societal standards of beauty and fashion became instrumental, as Rocky himself proved to be the perfect example of someone who doesn’t. adhere to traditional expectations of masculinity and femininity.
Rocky has experimented with a variety of dynamic nail designs, from the clear “F*CK YOU” nails and patriotic American flag images to the silly smiley faces and hearts decorated on his fingers, no What nail design he didn’t try. To celebrate the rapper’s 34th birthday, we take a look at some of Rocky’s most influential nail designs.
