Jaden Smith Is Inspiring Me to Suit Up

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Wearing a suit doesn’t exactly make me feel cool. Polished and professional, yes, but cutting-edge? Hardly. Whenever I wear a suit, I feel like I’m either about to lead a PowerPoint presentation or head to a wedding. But Jaden Smith just stepped out in an unexpected take on suiting up that gives it new life—and it’s inspiring me to think of the combo as more of a statement look.

Yesterday, Smith made an appearance at British Vogue and Tiffany & Co.’s party during London Fashion Week, celebrating fashion and film. He wore an undeniably cool, graphic suit by MSFTSrep—Smith’s clothing line that he co-founded with his sister, Willow Smith, in 2015. First of all, it’s printed all over with a swirly, abstract design. The tuxedo jacket is also cropped, and the pants have a built-in skirt overlay. The star even nailed the smaller details too, like piling mounds of chains and charms over his tie. His steel-toe boots and printed bag also made it feel youthful. 

Now, the star is no stranger to making fashion statements, but there’s something about Smith’s take on a suiting that’s particularly inspiring me for the fall season. Next up on my shopping list will be a printed suit and a crisp black tie. Like Smith, it’ll be my new going-out look—or my next boardroom serve.