With time, the hip-hop community is opening up to include a wider range ***ualities, which is long overdue. The actions (who wore a dress on his album cover), (), Lil X (who came out as gay last year), and Kevin Abstract (), the genre is becoming more and more diversified. There is still a lot work to go but, with Swae Lee going this direction on his collaborative effort with Giuseppe Zanotti, another small step has just been taken.
Announcing a floral design sneakers designed by Swae Lee and Giuseppe Zanotti last month, the singer’s work with the fashion designer doesn’t end there. In an interview with Footwear News, Swae Lee explained why he’s been so adamant on challenging gender norms, which led to the inception his high-heeled design for men.
“A lot rappers] are fucking scared to wear shit. They want to think the old ways and put a limit on that shit,” said Swae. “I’m not scared to be different.”
Swae Lee is among a class rappers — including A$AP Rocky and — who are redefining the way we view fashion. “I was making something to go on someone’s body, to complete their outfit, the shoe completes a look,” says the star his work with Zanotti. “It was up to me to make the most key part the outfit, so it was way different. Now I’m helping people with their well-being. This is their image. That’s important.”
If you decide to rock a pair Swae Lee’s heels with GZ, you’re definitely making a bold statement.
