Jaden Smith once again proved he isn’t afraid to take fashion risks when he stepped out in an eye-catching look during New York Fashion Week.
On Tuesday, September 15, the actor attended the debut and after-party for his friend Kai Cenat’s VIVET clothing line, using the occasion to showcase another unconventional outfit. The musician and designer later shared photos from the night on Instagram, giving followers a closer look at his head-turning ensemble.
The men’s creative director for Christian Louboutin made a statement in an oversized black fur hat that resembled a giant balaclava, covering nearly his entire face and leaving only his eyes and eyebrows visible. He paired the dramatic accessory with a leather belt bag worn around his waist, incorporating pieces that reflected his boundary-pushing approach to menswear.
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Jaden Smith Wears Giant Fur Hat
In other photos from the evening, Jaden went shirtless beneath the oversized headpiece and wore dark denim jorts with black boots. He also carried a large leather bag across his body, completing the unconventional look.
The 28-year-old showed his support for Kai in the caption, writing, “Overly Trim Twins Double Him Wins. Congratulations Brother @kaicenat You Did It Again Thank You For Having Me.”
While Jaden has frequently faced criticism online for his experimental fashion choices, this time around, fans appeared largely impressed by the look. Social media users flooded the comments with praise for his style.
“Fashion icon living,” one person wrote.
“Incredible swag levels,” another commented.
“Packed with aura,” someone else added.
“Those boots are fire,” another fan said.
“I love your outfit,” one person wrote, while another simply declared, “The coolest.”
Jaden's Unconventional Looks Over The Years
Smith has never shied away from making a statement with his headwear. He previously went viral for another unconventional headpiece when he attended the 67th Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025.
For the red carpet, the singer wore an avant-garde black structure resembling a miniature house or castle, complete with a circular opening in the front that allowed his face to peek through. The unusual accessory quickly became one of the most talked-about elements of his look.
His history of unusual fashion choices goes back even further. At Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s wedding in May 2014, Jaden famously arrived wearing a white Batman costume, explaining that he felt responsible for protecting the guests.
In a GQ interview, Jaden explained his reasoning behind the surprising outfit: “At the wedding I felt as though I needed to protect everyone there and needed to have the proper gear to do so.”
He also said the costume helped “heighten my experience at the wedding and prom which was fun.”
