A$AP Rocky has officially launched his first sunglasses collection in collaboration with Ray-Ban, marking a new chapter for the artist and the eyewear brand alike. Titled the Blacked Out collection, this Spring Summer 2025 release features three revamped versions of Ray-Ban’s most recognizable frames – the Mega Wayfarer, Mega Clubmaster, and Mega Balorama – each redesigned with a uniform color palette, sharp detailing, and nods to Rocky’s creative agency, AWGE.
The partnership comes after A$AP Rocky was named Ray-Ban’s first ever creative director in February 2025. With this debut, Rocky reinterprets classic silhouettes through the lens of his personal style, merging luxury design codes with hip-hop influence. Each frame features ultra-black lenses, gold-plated hardware, and AWGE’s tattoo-style insignia engraved at the temple tips.
The Mega Wayfarer leads the capsule as a refined version of Ray-Ban’s most recognized frame. Its angular profile has been slightly exaggerated, and Rocky’s signature aesthetic comes through with the custom black lenses and engraved gold elements. The glasses are paired with a specially designed case that resembles a stack of $1,000 AWGE banknotes, topped with the rapper’s portrait.
The Mega Clubmaster, a frame first popularized in the 1980s, also receives an update. Rocky retains the iconic brow-line construction but amplifies the shape with a wider top bar and thicker temples. Like the rest of the collection, it features custom detailing on both hardware and packaging. The all-black colorway brings a sharper edge to this once-retro silhouette, aligning with Rocky’s eye for remixing cultural references with modern fashion codes.
Completing the trio is the Mega Balorama, a wraparound design originally introduced in the 1960s. The updated version leans into a more aerodynamic shape, ideal for streetwear-forward styling. Its curved frame, dark lenses, and gold-trimmed accents evoke a cinematic cool. All three sunglasses retail for $266 and are now available on Ray-Ban’s official website.
During the announcement of the collection, Rocky reflected on the collaboration, noting his longstanding interest in Ray-Ban’s brand identity. “I’ve always admired Ray-Ban’s ability to stay true to its roots while constantly evolving,” he shared. The Harlem-born artist has consistently worn the redesigned frames at recent public appearances, including during his February court visits, where he teased the collaboration to fans and media by rotating through the three styles.
Ray-Ban president Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio described the appointment as a strategic evolution for the brand. “Rocky is a visionary artist and creator,” Del Vecchio said. “His ability to push the boundaries of the diverse worlds he explores, aligns with the Ray-Ban DNA. We are reinforcing the brand’s values of innovation, pioneering spirit, and courage.”
Each pair in the Blacked Out collection comes with custom packaging and Ray-Ban’s signature cleaning cloth. The AWGE branding – typically reserved for Rocky’s music, videos, and creative direction – now takes physical form in an accessories line.
With the release of the Blacked Out collection, Rocky extends his influence in fashion while gearing up for Don’t Be Dumb, his first album since Testing in 2018. The eyewear line offers a sharp expression of his visual language and invites fans to engage with his creative direction in a new format.
