A$AP Rocky's AWGE SS27 Debuts Anti-War Collection in Paris

A$AP Rocky's creative collective AWGE debuted its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, titled "ANTI WAR GLOBAL ECONOMICS," during Paris Fashion Week at the Accor Arena. This presentation offered exclusive access to tour ticket holders hours before A$AP Rocky's sold-out "Don't Be Dumb" concert at the same venue. The collection reimagines military aesthetics through a series of tactical vests, trench coats, gas mask-inspired outerwear, marching band jackets, and leather capes, with designs intended for both runway presentation and live performance settings. The show aimed to merge themes of protest and celebration, subverting traditional symbols of power while underscoring Rocky's expanding influence across fashion, music, and design.

Founded in 2014 by A$AP Rocky as a creative agency, AWGE has evolved into a full-fledged fashion label. Its previous runway presentations include the "American Sabotage" collection in June 2024 and "Obligatory Fashion" for SS26 in 2025, both showcased in Paris. These collections consistently integrate conceptual streetwear, anti-establishment satire, references to Rocky's Harlem heritage, and his personal style. The "ANTI WAR GLOBAL ECONOMICS" collection continues this trajectory, presented as an open-ended manifesto. Key pieces featured layered tactical vests, trench coats, an asymmetrical bomber jacket-style skirt, AWGE-branded ammunition boxes and flight caps, shiny leather belt bags, custom printed denim sets, and a distinctive deep red gas mask long coat.

The "ANTI WAR GLOBAL ECONOMICS" lineup specifically reworks military imagery, with garments designed for dual functionality on the runway and concert stage. Additional notable items included gold-embroidered military marching band jackets, graphic veils reminiscent of medieval chainmail, wraparound plaid skirts, and triple-stacked boxer shorts worn to expose branding above the waistline. The collection's thematic focus on "ANTI WAR GLOBAL ECONOMICS" suggests a commentary on global conflict and its economic implications, filtered through Rocky's distinct artistic lens. The strategic choice of the Accor Arena for both the fashion show and the concert highlights the interconnectedness of these creative endeavors within Rocky's broader artistic vision. The event underscored AWGE's growing significance in the contemporary fashion landscape, demonstrating its capacity to blend high-concept design with cultural relevance and commercial appeal.