Rap Dad Essentials: Gucci Loafers and Sandals
Rap Dad Essentials: Gucci Loafers and Sandals
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Dad style, oxymoronic though it may seem, has established itself as a major factor in several areas of current fashion. Perhaps you've noticed the rise of dad hats (unstructured baseball caps with curved bills), dad shoes ( New Balances are hot), Hawaiian shirts and Belichick-esque short-sleeve sweatshirts. The New York Times wrote about it the other day. And it's worth noting you don't have to be a dad to get in on the trend.
One thing we've noticed lately is how dad style is interpreted by some of the most famous rappers of our day, like A$AP Rocky, Wiz Khalifa, Future and Gucci Mane. All are known to structure outfits around key dad values like ease and comfort, while introducing a layer of rock-star luxury not stereotypically "dad."
In that world-within-a-world-of dressing like a rap dad-many outfits are grounded by Gucci slides and loafers, which set a free and easy tone that says, "No, I'm not struggling anymore," and "Yes, I could retire at any moment." A good level to be on, if you can get there. Or at least a good vibe and a cool look.
Wiz Khalifa has said he wants to start dressing his age (almost 30). From the frequent selfies posted on his Instagram it's clear he's doing just that-with superb style involving fitted pants, slim jackets, open button-up shirts and Gucci loafers. 
A$AP Rocky came into the game rapping about fashion designers and never looked back. Now he's a muse for many designers-whether credited or not-and anywhere he walks is the runway. He freely delves into the dad zone and makes up his own rules, like rocking Gucci loafers in a wintry look he wore as spring turned to summer. 
He's a rock star for life, if he's being honest. Future is also a family man and serious shoe freak, someone for whom chilling on the lawn requires elegant sandals and (likely and recommended) brand-new socks. 
Just to be clear, Gucci Mane's name is a dialect spelling of Gucci Man (via Southern accent), and what we can take from that is: he loves him some Gucci. This look is luxe-dad mode, Gucci flip-flops coordinated with the shirt. -Andrew Matson
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