A$AP Rocky doesn't just wear clothes; he remembers life through them. "I remember years by outfits," he declared in a recent, oh-so-stylish interview on Vogue's "The Run-Through" podcast. And for a fashion iconoclast like Rocky, those outfits often blur the traditional boundaries of gender, leading to a rather fabulous confession: sometimes, those memorable pieces come straight from Rihanna's closet!

In a refreshingly candid moment, Rocky nonchalantly revealed this sartorial sharing secret, casually shattering outdated notions of who can wear what. This isn't just about a boyfriend borrowing a hoodie; it's a bold statement about the fluidity of fashion and a testament to Rocky's fearless approach to personal style.

Fashion has always been more than just fabric for the rapper. It's intertwined with his very identity. Long before he and Rihanna graced the Met Gala steps or announced her first pregnancy with that iconic, fashion-filled paparazzi shoot, their connection was evident in his 2013 "Fashion Killa" music video. "I just hit up the flyest chick that I knew," Rocky reminisced about casting his now-partner. "I’ve got the perfect song. It’s called ‘Fashion Killa’—I’m basically talking about you; I drop your name in it." Even back then, years before they officially became a couple, Rocky insists the spark was there. "She knew she was my boo back then too," he playfully claimed.

That groundbreaking "Fashion Killa" video wasn't just a romantic foreshadowing; it also marked a significant creative collaboration with the late, great Virgil Abloh, who directed the project. "Working with Virgil was easy. We were kindred spirits," Rocky fondly recalled. "I think that him being in the position he was in, it was inevitable for him to do great things." Abloh is just one of the fashion heavyweights Rocky counts as a friend, others including the visionary Alessandro Michele and the innovative Jonathan Anderson. He admitted to picking Anderson's brain whenever they connect, highlighting his deep engagement with the fashion world beyond just wearing cool clothes.

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Of course, not every daring fashion choice Rocky has made has been a universal hit. He good-naturedly chuckled about a yellow Balenciaga puffer vest he sported in Milan in 2017. "I ain’t gonna lie, they roasted me on the internet for this," he laughed. While he initially defended the "kinda fire" outfit, he playfully conceded, "Nah, I was wilin’... That’s my Flavor Flav era right there, you know what I’m saying? It was tacky but fly." This willingness to experiment, even if it doesn't always land with everyone, is a hallmark of his fearless style.

Rocky reflected on his "babushka era," where he frequently sported floral Gucci scarves wrapped around his head like a grandmother. "This was a daring fashion statement. I chose to embrace being a grandma’s boy," he quipped. More seriously, he explained the deeper intention behind the look: "I’m a firm believer that you can’t use clothes as masculinity anymore. Those lines are blurred as well, so I like to play with that. And I thought it was unfair that guys couldn’t wear a silk scarf on their head with glasses." This bold embrace of traditionally "feminine" accessories challenges conventional notions of masculinity in fashion, paving the way for greater fluidity and self-expression.

The babushka is just one example of Rocky's embrace of pieces often categorized as womenswear. His enviable collection of bags further illustrates this point. "My love for bags is more of a recent thing," he noted, pointing to his look from the Gucci spring 2020 show in Milan. While he admitted to always having bags, he joked, "now I have an incentive," undoubtedly referring to the joys (and necessities) of fatherhood. "We’ve got stuff to put in bags! I shouldn’t have to carry around my phone, my brush, my comb, my Chapstick, like nah, put that in the bag!" While he playfully prefers the term "satchel" over "murse" ("though, whatever floats your boat"), Rocky has undeniably conquered yet another traditionally gendered fashion item. "Look at us now. Fellas, we’re holding it down with our murses and our satchels," he proudly stated, acknowledging the growing acceptance of men embracing bags as both functional and stylish accessories.

A$AP Rocky's approach to fashion isn't just about looking cool; it's about actively dismantling outdated rules and embracing personal expression without the constraints of gender norms. His willingness to borrow from Rihanna's wardrobe is just the latest example of his boundary-breaking style. He's not afraid to experiment, to sometimes miss the mark, and to ultimately redefine what it means to be a stylish man in the 21st century. By casually stepping into traditionally "womenswear" and owning it, Rocky continues to inspire others to shed fashion inhibitions and embrace the joy of dressing however truly resonates with them. The lines are blurring, and with icons like A$AP Rocky leading the charge, the future of fashion looks gloriously fluid.