Rae Sremmurd Discusses Their Knack for Fashion in Addition to a Rockstar Lifestyle
The lively duo reveals a love for luxury clothing.
Hailing from Mississippi, the duo of Rae Sremmurd has embodied the idea of what it means to be a rockstar in today’s age. With a hip-hop twist to the term, the two have maintained a signature look and sound that distinguishes them from their competition. In an age powered by the internet and social media, Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi have created a lively assortment of tracks such as “No Type,” “Throw Sum Mo,” “By Chance” and many more. Providing a sound where hip-hop fans can vibe to and other can rage to, the tag team is also invested into the fashion world. In a recent discussion with SSENSE‘s Reva Ochuba, Rae Sremmurd mentioned their personal style along with their respective thoughts upon fashion’s impact and more. Check out some of the conversation below.
RO: So what does personal style mean to the both of you?
Slim Jxmmi:Do what makes you happy.
Swae Lee:Personal style just means making an impact, you know what I’m saying? Doing it naturally, for you. It’s who you are.
RO: So, what in fashion makes an impact on you?
Swae Lee: Good-fitting clothes. They don’t need to be baggy or cut in the wrong places.
Slim Jxmmi:Things of the eccentric nature. Those are the things driving fashion to me. When you see it, it’s like, “Oh shit, what the fuck?
RO: What does “luxury” mean to you?
Swae Lee: Luxury means you bought something you spent your hard-earned money on, and it makes you feel happy. It’s lavish. Everybody’s going to see it and be like, “Man, that ain’t just no playpen, that’s like the real deal.” It might be a diamond Rolex watch to some people, or it might be like a little earring to another.
