Wisdom Kaye wears Coat, Suit, Sweater, Sunglasses, Pocket Square, Bag, and Shoes Ferragamo. Love Unlimited Bracelet in 18K White Gold Cartier.
With over 13.8 million followers on TikTok alone, Wisdom Kaye might be the most popular menswear influencer on the internet. So instead of booking a stylist, we asked the king of fits to turn out a few of his favorite fall looks.
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What’s the most overrated trend?
Hating on trends.
What are you sick of seeing on the red carpet?
Stylists not getting credit. Your favorite celeb couldn’t dress themselves if you gave them access to every designer archive and 30 uninterrupted years to make one look. The stylist builds the image for those on the red carpet. They deserve more praise.
What’s the last gig you turned down?
I don’t come from a lot, and knowing the conditions and circumstances people live in and go through who are less fortunate than me, it’s almost nonsensical to not take advantage of every opportunity I can. Even when working with an entity which I may not be a fan of or share similar beliefs [with], there’s still an opportunity to channel the resources they’re providing me back to those less fortunate.
Do you have any skeletons in your closet?
How did this question for Jeffrey Dahmer make it in here?
Jacket, Shirt, Pants, and Shoes Valentino. Sunglasses Ferragamo.
What’s more important: swag or silhouette?
These aren’t mutually exclusive. Swag has a silhouette, and silhouettes can have swag. Both are important.
What shoe can you not get down with?
Anything that’s a hybrid. Like a hybrid dress shoe with a running sole. But to each their own; I don’t judge.
What do you use your clout for?
Nothing. I don’t like the idea that I can utilize numbers on a screen for something advantageous.
What do you want that you can’t have?
Globalization.
Coat, Jacket, Shirt, and Tie Givenchy by Sarah Burton. Sunglasses Wisdom’s Own. Love Unlimited Bracelets and Rings in 18K White Gold and 18K Yellow Gold Cartier.
Who’s the biggest clown in fashion?
Ronald McDonald. That big yellow jumpsuit is, like, so 1974.
Who do you fuck with most?
Good, well-intentioned people. Solid human beings who actively try to do good every chance they get.
Who has the worst taste on the internet?
Haters.
Does fashion ever feel pointless?
As long as humans wear clothes, fashion will always be meaningful. Even if our society pranced around nude, the taboo of clothing would still be something to admire and appreciate.
Coat Amiri. Shirt, Pants, and Sunglasses Wisdom’s Own. Necklace and Love Unlimited Rings in 18K Yellow Gold Cartier. Bag Bottega Veneta.
Do you ever dress down for dates?
Yes. I don’t wish to intimidate any woman I go on a date with. And since I’m open to women from any walk of life, sometimes I may fancy someone whose personal style isn’t strong or entertaining. So I typically keep it clean, but not too daring.
What’s wrong with blending in?
Nothing. Not everyone can stand out and not everyone should try to. That’s like having a wardrobe with all statement pieces. It doesn’t work. I love blending in, even though I’m terrible at it.
What do you wear when the cameras are off ?
The cameras are never off.
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Grooming: Alexa Hernandez using Dior Beauty at The Wall Group.
Fashion Assistants: Freddie Fredericks and Abby McDade.
