Looking dapper as ever, Drake was seen in a sleek suiting moment while in New York on Oct. 23. The musician was celebrating his 40th birthday eve with a massive pre-birthday bash at Casa Cipriani.
Properly dressed for the celebratory event, the “God’s Plan” rapper donned a high-shine black suit jacket featuring structured shoulders and lapels in a slightly oversized style. The blazer’s sparkling finish is a unique pick, diversifying the common black and white suiting that men often wear for formal occasions.
The fabric utilized caught the camera’s flash, shimmering in green and orange hues. A crisp white button-down sat beneath his glimmering jacket, accented with a satin black bow tie affixed with a “D” diamond brooch or pin in the center. Black pleated slacks rounded out Drake’s look, a tailored item that is often paired with suit jackets.
Suiting has taken a turn within the last few years as men, from athletes to actors, are stepping into their most fashionable eras, embracing color and texture. Drake, in particular, is a lover of unique suiting moments, seen in velvet and gray oversized styles over the years. Colman Domingo is another notable figure who takes suiting seriously, upgrading the classic silhouette with his own touches to create something uniquely him.
The actor is a fan of romantic moments featuring bold colors like red or mustard, often also including printed button-downs or sparkling brooches. Upgrading a classic suiting moment is a staple for Domingo, and Drake as well. Adding something unexpected to enhance the somewhat basic cut and fit. Beyond the pair, Timothée Chalamet, A$AP Rocky, Michael B. Jordan, and Jeremy Strong are just a few other celebrities that tend to wear bold suiting moments, foregoing the usual black and white silhouette for something striking and eye-catching.
As for footwear, the “One Dance” rapper laced up dress shoes in black consisting of almond-shaped toes, short block heels, shiny leather uppers in black, and black lace-up closures. The musician’s footwear choice is a common one, often seen with classic black and white suiting moments.
The shoe is a historic one, dating back to Mesopotamia. Dress shoes are somewhat of a status symbol, fixed with a short heel later on in the shoe’s history for equestrian riding. Today, the half-boot Oxford rules supreme, but Derbies and Brogues are also quite popular with both men and women. Loafers are also popular shoes to wear with suits.