Celebrity Stylist Matthew Henson Gives Us a Tour of His Closet
A$AP Rocky's stylist shares his favorite denim pieces.
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There's no denying it: Matthew Henson gives off serious Fashion Gawd vibes. A$AP Rocky’s go-to guy for anything relating to fashion, Henson could give any celebrity a run for his money when it comes to closets. Boasting highly sought after pieces, Henson’s wardrobe is home to some of the dopest denim pieces we have ever seen in any closet — period. Henson shares his opinion about the blank canvas that is denim, the stories behind a few of his statement pieces, and he recounts his favorite denim moments in hip-hop culture. There's more where this came from. Head to The Coveteur to see the rest of his closet and hear more about his career, style and life. - Interview by Emely Grullon (Photo: Meredith Andrews)
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"[One of my favorite pieces is] this denim jacket by Loewe. Loewe is one of my favorite brands, started by J.W Anderson, who is one of the best and most talented designers right now. It has this crazy hand-painted tron/anime print, which separates it from most of the denim jackets in the market right now. It is like a piece of wearable art." - (Photo: Meredith Andrews)
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"[My personal style] is pretty much all over the place and pretty emotionally driven. It depends on where I’m going or where in the world I am. I love all different types of clothes and my closet definitely reflects that. It truly is driven by where I’m going." - (Photo: Meredith Andrews)
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"I don’t wear denim as much as I should, but when I do wear it, it is primarily black denim. When I do wear light-wash denim, I love vintage Levi’s that are washed and distressed because they have a lot of character." - (Photo: Meredith Andrews)
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"I grew up on the shore in New Jersey, so I was always in shorts, and in the winter, I wore normal pants such as khakis. As I got older, I started to appreciate denim for what it is. Through my work as a stylist, I have learned all the ins and outs of denim." - (Photo: Meredith Andrews)
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A few of Matthew's Vans. - (Photo: Meredith Andrews)
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"I love white tees with denim, especially during the summer because it's classic, and you won’t sweat your a** off." - (Photo: Meredith Andrews)
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Black genius. - (Photo: Meredith Andrews)
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"I love vintage Levi’s. There are a lot of places that now re-make them by modernizing the fit, slim out the leg, tapering the bottom, but they still keep the same character. You get this amazing jean that has this whole history and has a ton of character, but fits better to today’s guy." - (Photo: Meredith Andrews)
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"I have a few favorite [denim hip-hop moments]. One would be all of the Karl Kani ads that featured rappers. I love the one with Tupac and the one with Nas. It was a moment in time where rappers really started caring about the brands they wore. Karl Kani was a great partner in producing these iconic photos." - (Photo: Meredith Andrews)
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