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Being a certified fashion killa isn't easy—and it certainly isn't cheap, either. Stunting in the summer requires even more calculating than in cooler weather, because every piece in the look counts even more when the temperature isn't layer friendly. So we looked to our favorite rappers for some inspiration, and we found a ton. Here are four hot weather looks even the most swagless of dudes could pull off, and we even went ahead and sourced affordable alternatives to the exorbitantly-priced designer labels these guys are actually wearing. Check out these 4 Affordable Summer Style Trends, As Seen On Your Favorite Rappers.
Big Sean's Nautical Streetwear Steez
The look: Light colors like cream outerwear and super washed jeans paired with bold nautical stripes make for a sea-inspired look that absolutely kills it on the sidewalk. Boat shoes not necessary, but white sneakers are a must.
Bomber Jacket
Scotch & Soda Basic Striped Tee, $49, available at Scotch & Soda
Ripped, Light Wash Jeans
adidas Rod Laver Prez Sneakers, $100, available at Gentry
Vic Mensa's PhunkeeDuck Thrasher Wave
The look: Sort of on that skate-rat-meets-street-goth tip, what with the oversized hoodie, graphic tee, patched-up jeans, and punk boots, but it gets a modern twist by accessorizing with the mode of transportation-du-jour, the iO Hawk, aka the PhunkeeDuck, aka that weird two-wheeled vehicle rappers and NBA players love riding dirty on these days.
Hoodie
Stüssy x A Tribe Called Quest, $35, available at Stüssy
Black Ripped Skinny Jeans
PhunkeeDuck in Red, $1,500, available at PhunkeeDuck
A$AP Rocky's Mashed-Up Grunge
The look: Laid-back grunge style gets a dose of hip-hop nostalgia thanks to a '90s-inspired graphic tee layered underneath a lightweight flannel. Add destroyed jeans to complete the aesthetic.
Flannel Shirt
Salt Valley Spring Flannel, $54 available at Urban Outfitters
Graphic Tee
Nas Smoking Tee, $28, available at Urban Outfitters
Destroyed Jeans
Vans Brigata, $55, available at Vans
Kanye West's Casual Goth Monochromatic Minimalism
The look: It's your basic jeans and T-shirt look taken to the next level by playing with proportions and keeping things in the color family. Oversized tees and slim, tapered jeans with dressed-up Chelsea or zip boots take your casual uniform to a whole new level.
Black T-Shirt
Hawkings McGill Suede Chelsea Boots, $89, available at Urban Outfitters