STYLE AND CULTURE

STYLE LESSONS FROM TYLER, THE CREATOR

By Ayis Stephen-Diver, 11 November 2024

Tyler, The Creator's credentials? This year alone he's catapulted the eclectic-grandpa aesthetic into the mainstream, released a collection with Louis Vuitton and just dropped his latest album Chromakopia which we're *obsessed* with (Judge Judy and St. Chroma superiority, BTW). He's also cemented himself as a style icon – we've watched his progression from a Vans-obsessed skater to a connoisseur of campus styling. To mark the *many* achievements of this jack-of-all-trades, we're spotlighting his seven finest sartorial serves.

Tyler, the Creator wearing a brown hat, white knit and brown trousers

#1: COLLEGIATE STYLING

GANT colour block sweatshirt, £120

Repping his very own brand, Golf le Fleur, Tyler’s giving us old-school Ivy League Americana with this look: the cap, the cable knit, the matching LV crossbody bag – a masterclass of street-ready prep. Plus, he threw it back to his Igor-era styling with that chocolate brown/pink colour combo. Sweet.

Tyler, the Creator holding his BRIT award

#2: THE KING OF ECLECTIC GRANDPA-CORE

ASOS DESIGN relaxed knitted tank, £25

This aesthetic is synonymous with Tyler now. Graphic knit? Check. Loose fit? Check. Tailored trousers and trainers? Double check. Not many people can take elements of an older get-up and create outfits we all want to wear, but this is Tyler's world and we're just living in it.

Tyler, the Creator wearing a fully-brown outfit

#3: BROWN IS THE NEW BLACK

ASOS DESIGN Premium oversized real leather harrington jacket, £160

One of Tyler’s style signatures is his use of colour, echoed in his album eras – think the saturated tones of Cherry Bomb or the pastels of Call Me If You Get Lost. But one thing remains constant: his love for brown. From wearing a nostalgic brown boy-scout look on-stage to contrasting it with light pastels, follow his lead for your A/W wardrobe.

Tyler, the Creator wearing a pair of Chinos and a red hat

#4: DAY-TO-NIGHT CHINOS

Dickies 873 slim work chino trousers, £65

If there’s one thing about Sir Baudelaire, it’s that he *will* blend streetwear, grandpa-core and classic workwear. The red thread? Chinos. One pair can be taken from day to night – just swap your everyday bomber jacket for a wool overcoat, and your sneakers for loafers. *Aggressively adds to bag.*

#5: LEARN HOW TO LAYER

Polo Ralph Lauren logo poplin shirt, £129

Starting with a shirt base layer, Tyler often pairs his vast selection of knitted vests, cardigans and jumpers with oversized jackets, easing up each look with shorts and sneakers.

Tyler, the Creator wearing gold chains and a red t-shirt

#6: GO BIG ON ACCESSORIES

Faded Future statement chain with green crystal in gold, £14

Tyler makes balancing an outfit an art-form – keeping the base simple and adding statement accessories is truly top-tier styling. Just change up your bag and hat for a whole new look, or try the foolproof matching glasses-and-chain combo. He emphasises that it's *all* in the details.

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#7: SMART SHOES ARE KEY

Timberland 3 eye classic boat shoe, £180

It wouldn’t be an article on Tyler, The Creator’s style if we didn’t mention his love for smart shoes. You’ll probably catch him out-and-about in boat shoes, loafers or even Mary Janes, *always* with rolled-up socks (no matter the occasion).