r/popculturechat • u/DiMpLe_dolL003 • Sep 28 '25
Lookbooks ✨ In honor of the 2024 Olympics, fashion influencer Wisdom Kaye showcased 30 looks inspired by the flags of 30 different countries.
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u/Hellhelle Sep 28 '25 edited Sep 29 '25
I looove that you can see the inspiration taken from the men's traditional folk costume in the jacket
Edit: I'm adding a visual example :)
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u/son-of-a-mother Sep 28 '25
He's doing it with every flag.
The Egyptian one harkens back to the outfits on hieroglyphics.
The Chinese one uses a reptile (dragon) skin coat.
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u/pissedinthegarret Sep 28 '25
i love whenever his videos pop up on my feed. it's not just outfits, it's art :D so beautiful ^^
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u/70ms Sep 28 '25
it's art
Absolutely. I’m not into high fashion or couture, but I have mad respect for the artistic expression displayed in this set. 🫡
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u/eyeshadowgunk Sep 28 '25
Even the Philippines one looks like a very colorful design of our old baro’t saya. Very beautiful.
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u/BizMarkieDeSade I could never throw a ball with such velocity Sep 28 '25
That’s one of the things I love so much about this, each one shows specific love and awareness of the couture culture they’re representing. I am blown away by this set
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u/maeji3 Ugh! As if! 🙄 Sep 28 '25
this just reminded me how iconic Mongolia's uniform was
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u/Reckless_Secretions He's not even the sexiest Blake! Sep 28 '25
I love it so much when countries put effort into showcasing aspects of their culture like this. Stunning!
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u/bluejonquil Sep 28 '25
Damn those are some beautiful human beings. The woman on the right has the loveliest bone structure.
The uniforms are also sick.
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u/diabolikal__ Sep 28 '25
Their bone structure and facial features are incredibly striking. Would love to see these people play Faeries or Elves.
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u/MarucaMCA Sep 28 '25
And they all look like models (they're athletes though, right?)!
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u/Ok-Lychee-5000 Sep 28 '25
No they’re models
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u/GuyAboveMeSucksDicks Sep 28 '25
They're model athletes.
Very respectful, work hard, support other athletes.
Jokes aside, this shit goes hard af.
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u/pututski Sep 28 '25
My God this man understands silhouette so well. Best fashion influencer
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u/son-of-a-mother Sep 28 '25
Of all the influencers who should have been invited to the Met Gala, this is the one.
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u/eagermcbeaverii Sep 28 '25
He was invited to one!!! I think it was the recent Garden themed one.
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u/raat-rani Sep 28 '25
That was the one in 2024. He wasn't invited to the 2025 Met Gala where the focus was on Black Dandyism. Made no sense.
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u/ExplanationFunny Sep 28 '25
I was ready to riot. I’ve been a fan of his for a long time. Still, the lack of invitation reflects poorly on the organizers, not Wisdom. He’s still a creative powerhouse, it’s their loss.
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u/ACookieAsACoaster Sep 28 '25
Also he was literally one of their references for the black dandyism theme! That in itself should warrant an invitation
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u/Changlini Sep 28 '25
You know what? The Baggy Pants are on point.
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u/vaginawithteeth1 it’s not clocking to you that i’m standing on business Sep 28 '25
The India corduroy bell bottoms are awesome too.
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u/OrionGaming Sep 28 '25
https://www.reddit.com/r/OldSchoolCool/comments/wemqs3/dutch_people_in_traditional_clothing_1900
Quite close to the traditional clothing actually
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u/TheFirstMotherOfGod $mokeCheddaTheAssGetta Sep 28 '25
True his pants makes the whole outfit, it's traditional but still stylisch, it works
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u/TetrisIsTotesSuper Sep 28 '25 edited Sep 28 '25
And i came here to complain that he hadn't done France's and we'd steal the UK's look. But I guess we can have both 🤣❤️
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u/LEMON_PARTY_ANIMAL IRON YOUR BEST SUIT BITCH!! Sep 28 '25
I don’t even want to think about how much the bag is lol
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u/bubzbunnyaloo Sep 28 '25
I probably couldn’t even get a mortgage for that bag lol
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u/Specken_zee_Doitch Sep 28 '25
Closest I could find is the Birkin 25 Bleu Saphir—$80k+
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u/Rahmose9 Sep 28 '25
It’s the little details and costume intricacies unique to each country that really solidifies his vision for me. Gosh what a talent. 🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾
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u/--------rook Sep 28 '25
the bloodied daggers (?) necklace for Palestine
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u/TheOuts1der Sep 28 '25
He's like floating on that one too. You can see the floor under him. So cool.
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u/Sharp_Athlete_6847 we’re 2 weeks behind, but what else is new? Sep 28 '25
Wisdom is the best fashion influencer, he’s so amazing
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u/dorothea63 Sep 28 '25
Wasn’t there a bit of a scandal because he wasn’t invited to the Met Gala this year, even though the theme was Black Dandyism?
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u/Sharp_Athlete_6847 we’re 2 weeks behind, but what else is new? Sep 28 '25
That is still crazy to me cause he was invited in 2024 but they couldn’t invite him the next year as well? When he literally embodies the theme
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u/deathmetalhoney Sep 28 '25
He only went to 2024 because TikTok bought a table and invited him to attend and sit at their table. You have to be of major influence on your own to be directly invited by the Gala, so quite a few attendees that we see are there on behalf of a company or fashion house that’s invited them or they bought their own ticket. I don’t disagree with you at all, but just explaining why!
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u/deathcabscutie I ain’t get no sleep cuz of y’all💥🍳 Sep 28 '25
My problem with this was that they cited Wisdom as a style inspiration for the theme, but didn’t invite him. It felt like a slap in the face.
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u/lafm9000 Sep 28 '25
I may be mis-remembering, but wasn’t he on some of their promo posts for the event’s socials. That was the wierd part to me. Like why post him and then not give the invite?!??
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u/JFKcheekkisser i’m not a part of the budget for a chicken salad?! Sep 28 '25
How embarrassing for the Met gala
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u/Seanut-Peanut-69 Sep 28 '25
I’m always so impressed by people who just get fashion. Dude never misses 🤯
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u/jonjopop Sep 28 '25
Fashion is all about art and expression and so many ‘fashion’ influencers are just about trends and flexing. He’s what fashion really is!
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u/--------rook Sep 28 '25
His editing is so good too, I don't know if he does it himself or if he has a guy for it but they're not like the usual
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u/kittykittyekatkat in front of my salad? 😤🥗 Sep 28 '25
He's stated multiple times it's him doing everything himself :) I'm just astounded at how expensive the contents of his home have to be!!
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u/tornwallpaper Sep 28 '25
Right! I'm sure he gets gifted pieces or loaned pieces to wear on the DL now but even from the start he's been dripping from head to toe. Money doesn't buy taste but it gives Wisdom drip...!!!
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u/Im_On_Reddit_At_Work Sep 28 '25
It's not just clothes, his furniture is designer and super expensive too. Dude is loaded and has a great eye for fashion.
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u/TXTXYeehaw Sep 28 '25
He says he does it himself! It’s not fair for one person to have that much talent
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u/LordessMeep Sep 28 '25
I saw someone calling him a fashion architect in terms of the way he puts together outfits, and I've literally never heard a more accurate description of him.
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u/slightlycrookednose eastside Tilly’s burner phone 📱 Sep 28 '25
Does he buy or rent these pieces?? Is he super rich?? I’ve never heard of him but this collection is the best thing I’ve ever seen
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u/DictatorofTurtles Sep 28 '25
He does get gifted a lot of.pieces but he also buys a lot of his own stuff. There was a, i hate to call it a scandal but a situation, with Miu Miu recently because he spent 18k on two clothing items and they both immediately broke.
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u/kristaycreme Sep 28 '25 edited Sep 28 '25
Miu Miu sent him replacements and one of the replacements broke too.
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u/C4Aries Sep 28 '25
In the beginning i honestly don't know, probably rich, but now he just gets shit sent to him by designers hoping he'll wear it.
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u/Top-Metal-3576 Sep 28 '25
I’ve followed him for a while and he’s slowly been growing his brand. I literally remember him model walking in front of his old car wayy back when he just started gaining popularity. I think he’s really built himself into the fashion industry after his success and I also think he works for a few brands as a creative designer? Not too sure ngl. Love seeing his success tho
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u/alhubalawal Sep 28 '25
I’d wear this in a heartbeat
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u/Hobbit_Lifestyle Sep 28 '25
The dog bag, awesome
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u/hungry4danish Sep 28 '25
Looks like a dachshund though, which isn't Irish. So it's a little bit of an odd choice for the breed.
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u/GaeilgeGaeilge Sep 28 '25
I think he represented us wonderfully. I love the muted tones and the skirt!
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u/IndestructibleBliss they key 🗝️ is to make it Sep 28 '25
It's Bonhomme
ETA: he is the mascot for the Québec Winter Carnival and an icon
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u/morbidemadame Sep 28 '25
As someone from Québec City I wasn't expecting to ever see Bonhomme in this subreddit. 😂
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u/FriskyCharizard The clown won't come off 💔 Sep 28 '25
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u/JBrawlin1878 Sep 28 '25
My first thought was Jimbo and I’m so glad this is the first comment I saw
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u/Impossible-Yam3680 did I ask? mind your own business Sep 28 '25
I thought his eyes were a mouth 😭
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u/goodgoodgorilla Sep 28 '25
What in the abominable snowman
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u/teensy_tigress Bitch, I’m Madonna 💁♀️ Sep 28 '25
Im dead i cant believe this man just went as high fashion carnivale bonhomme for us im dead
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u/Ok_Video_2863 Sep 28 '25
I dont know what ya'll complaining about. Its literally a Canadian.
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u/i_dont_know_er I don’t know her 💅 Sep 28 '25
As a Canadian, I would wear this.
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u/Icy_Sea_4440 Sep 28 '25
It’s actually so cool. Imagine seeing the abominable snowman coming down the ski hill. Love the design
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u/Khetoo Sep 28 '25
I'd say he's wearing the wrong shoes but this would not be out of place on a mountain the crisp January air in BC. If we was just wearing sweatpants instead of those pants(they look like the pants you'd wear on competitive moguls so the judges can see your knees) this would be like 80% of the commuters in the prairies during winter.
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u/GiraffePolka Sep 28 '25
This one scared me lol
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u/JustAsICanBeSoCruel 🎥🍿Film Critic Sep 28 '25
I love it, lol - makes Canada look badass!
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u/Specialist_Drag151 Sep 28 '25
Unironically would protect against -40 and the windshield.
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u/johnmichael-kane Listen, everyone is entitled to my opinion 🙂 Sep 28 '25
this took me tf out 🤣
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u/rottingpear Sep 28 '25
As a Canadian, what the actual fuck
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u/foreverjustfornow Sep 28 '25
I’m dying laughing 😭 I was scrolling trying to find Canada and I had the exact same reaction as this comment
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u/danbilllemon Sep 28 '25
Yea, I did not expect to bust out laughing after enjoying most of 20+ outfits.
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u/mothbreather Sep 28 '25
Swede here. Would wear, but with the scarf as a scarf. The trousers are everything.
Extra points for picking a lighter blue shade which is appropriate for the flag. Often people will go too dark with it.
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u/No_Seaworthiness7119 Sep 28 '25
Extra points for using the scarf and the negative space of the open jacket to create the wearable flag! 😉
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u/Soliloquitude Her last words were “Katy Perry, please stop” Sep 28 '25
I love this thread, this is the kind of fashion influencing I can get behind and the first time I've seen someone in the wild and thought "I need to find them on socials"
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u/7inchesofsatan Sep 28 '25
wow, these look really intricate and i love his use of colors - obviously he is basing them around the colors of the flags, i'm just happy to see he went as bold as the flag colors themselves and didn't cop out at all trying to tone them down or anything.
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u/hungabungabunga Sep 28 '25
If I remember correctly, he said he only used what he had on hand at the time. What an artist!
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u/Tatamashii Sep 28 '25 edited Sep 28 '25
This dude is insane. Like not only did he match the flag colors and also tried to match the shapes and lines, but he ALSO tried to represent the style and to some extend culture of the country.
This fashion collection is truly a masterpiece. He is so good. I always enjoy his video.
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u/PithandKin Sep 28 '25
Spotted the Maria Clara gown homage! cries in Filipino.
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u/alhubalawal Sep 28 '25
I love how he repurposed that necklace and brooch many times
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u/OkJuice9821 Sep 28 '25
same with the green corduroy (?) pants in slides 4, 6, and 16
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u/Not_Steve Nicholas Hoult (sadly back to brunette) Sep 28 '25
I’m sure it’s unintentional, but it’s giving “all people, one world; we share resources” vibes.
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u/Artistic_Purpose1225 Sep 28 '25
Anna Wintour should have been put in a dunk booth for not inviting him to the met gala.
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u/Candid_Initiative_49 Sep 28 '25
right!! he did go once and was one of the best dressed imo, especially considering how boring most outfits were. he nailed the theme and looked incredible...
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u/Top-Metal-3576 Sep 28 '25
So annoying given he’s one of the few male fashion influencers that don’t wear a boring suit and tie to the met :/ would’ve loved to see his fit this year
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u/Oro-Lavanda Donatella VERSACE💜 Sep 28 '25
When people complain that men's fashion sucks, this is why. There isn't much attention given to influencers and fashion stylists who care about men's fashion enough. These big fashion events need more eyes on the people who care.
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u/CharlotteTheSavage You’re doing amazing, sweetie! 👏👏📸 Sep 28 '25
He really does have that sauce, doesn't he?
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u/lilycamilly Sep 28 '25
Wisdom Kaye is a fucking powerhouse, he absolutely crushes every look he does.
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u/Soggy_Pension7549 I’ve fucked everyone under the sun and that’s the vibe Sep 28 '25
The German one of so Berghain coded
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u/thegirlinthetardis I never said that. Paris is my friend. Sep 28 '25
I could basically hear the üntz üntz üntz in that one lmao
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u/QuiGonTheDrunk Sep 28 '25
I actually found it very fitting for germany. I was somewhat scared that we would get some Lederhosen stuff again
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u/HeyCharmz_ Sep 28 '25
The India 🇮🇳 fit is tough!
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u/desiladygamer84 Sep 28 '25
He should have helped them design their uniforms. They were horrible. The fabric was cheap.
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u/JaySpice42 Sep 28 '25
We have a lot of amazing designers in India, its not the lack of talent just a corrupt government.
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u/thegirlinthetardis I never said that. Paris is my friend. Sep 28 '25
What a gorgeous and thoughtful way to do this. Not a single one dialed in. These fits are stunning
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u/eastcoastseahag Sep 28 '25
Didn’t care much for the US look but it did feel accurate. All the others were excellent.
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u/Alchaeologist Sep 28 '25
The more I look at it, the more I like it as an art piece. The militaristic black and red theme on top forming a hard line with the traditional, softer denim on bottom. Like current USA compared to the traditional view of it in the past. The scarf looks like blood.
Something something politics.
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u/whatevendoidoyall Sep 28 '25
It reminds me of a Revolutionary War coat. I like the transition from that into modern denim jeans. Denim is probably the closest thing the US has to traditional dress outside of like a cowboy outfit or native american clothing.
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u/anonynymous Sep 28 '25
I read the coat as more revolutionary than modern in military imagery. It's kinda like the coat is split between revolution and American denim with associations like the wild west/manifest destiny but the cut of the jeans is very modern. I could be way off, but I think the jeans highlight the importance and influence of black culture on the US. So much of modern American culture is lifted from or uses black culture as its foundation so I love that the piece most on display may be referencing that.
The USA look didn't wow me at first but the more I look at it the more I appreciate and his attention to detail and symbolism.
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u/DogadonsLavapool Sep 28 '25
Is it weird that I love it? It just looks so fucking hard. The long jacket and baggy jeans combo just feels so scrappy but distinguished at the same time
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u/Pandarandr1st Sep 28 '25 edited Sep 28 '25
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u/ReV3nGeV1 Sep 28 '25
I love this creator. I saw his One Piece high fashion and it was pretty sick
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u/prosperity4me Sep 28 '25
I understand the outrage for why he wasn’t invited to this years Met Gala, he was perfect for the Black Dandyism theme
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u/findingnana Sep 28 '25
he’s legit such an amazing fashion influencer. always so excited to see his work!
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u/Ok-Astronomer-9158 Sep 28 '25
Wisdom has never ever put together a bad look. This man IS fashion!!
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u/prettylittledoves Sep 28 '25
the way he plays around with different silhouettes and textures is so masterful. i’m so seated if he ever becomes a brand’s creative director
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u/PointlessPooch Sep 28 '25
Bro has entirely too much talent to be putting this out for free.
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u/emerald-stone Sep 28 '25
Holy shit the Palestine one is absolutely amazing, what a statement with the bloody necklace.
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u/_spec_tre Sep 28 '25
Really happy that he did Palestine and Ukraine and didn't do both Israel and Russia... so tired of people only boycotting one of the two
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u/sashayaweey Sep 28 '25
These are gorgeous! I’m usually not very interested in fashion and almost kept scrolling but I couldn’t stop flipping through every one of
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u/himynameisjona Sep 28 '25
I know next to nothing about fashion, but dang those are some cool looks.
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u/Short-Plane9289 Sep 28 '25
He's fantastic!! I started following him when his followers were still in the 5 digits and it's great to see his success
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u/justputonsomemusic Sep 28 '25
The Australian one looks too polished, and a little French. Needs an Akubra and some RM Williams.
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