While the British rapper is no doubt best known for his chart-topping hits, his singular sense of style has earned him a reputation as an emerging sartorial icon to watch out for.

Whether he's sauntering down the streets of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/travel-living/the-award-winning-connaught-bar-is-the-pinnacle-of-luxury" target="_blank" rel="noopener">London</a> with an iced coffee in hand, performing onstage at a major music festival, or lounging around on a well-deserved <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/travel-living/celebrity-vacation-spots-summer-travel-taylor-swift-kardashians" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vacation</a>, Central Cee does it in style. Most times, fans of the 26-year-old rapper will spot him sporting a pared-back athletic look&mdash;usually consisting of a hoodie, matching shorts, and one of his many, many pairs of sneakers&mdash;or a head-to-toe coordinated outfit. 
While he started off as a musician in his early 20s playing at tiny venues in London&mdash;typically wearing his best <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/nike-cortez-anniversary-history-vintage-shoe-bella-hadid" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nike</a> sweatpants and a baseball hat&mdash;these days, he's hanging with a different crowd. From his blossoming friendship with fellow musician&mdash;and now, creative director for Louis Vuitton menswear&mdash;Pharrell Williams to his newfound camaraderie with <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/ice-spice-spike-lee-movie-a24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ice Spice</a>, Central Cee is going places. In recent months, those places tend to be the highly-coveted front rows of runway shows.&nbsp;
Central Cee's personal style is relaxed, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/marianna-hewitt-chanel-couture-fw-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">casual</a>, and true to his spirit, and most often, he can be found in a designer sweatsuit or coordinated jacket and pants, always dripped out in dazzling chains and dozens of diamonds. Like many burgeoning artists with an online presence, there's a small, but vocal doubtful crowd that exists on the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/arlo-parks-music-style-fun-facts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Internet</a> who disavow Central Cee and claim that his looks aren't unique&mdash;according to a handful of Instagram comments, especially among the contemporary rap scene. Regardless, something about his laid-back, natural swagger is undeniably charming, especially in its honesty.&nbsp;

Central Cee with Pharrell at a 2022 Friendsgiving dinner event. Getty Images.

The singer and rapper began his career back in 2020, when he first caught the attention of the Internet with his singles "Day In The Life" and "Loading." His heavy <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/a-very-british-scandal-history-timeline-margaret-campbell-duchess-of-argyll" target="_blank" rel="noopener">British</a> accent, rhythmic word flow, and undeniably catchy beats quickly took on a life of their own, leading to the debut of his first mixtape, Wild West, in the number two slot on the UK Albums Chart.&nbsp;
Central Cee, born Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, grew up in Shephard Bush, London, where he lived with his mother and two brothers. Reggae, dancehall music, and classic American <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/men/rapper-gunna-interview-louis-vuitton-men-fall-winter-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rap</a> were early influences for the aspiring artist, who reportedly began writing his own rap lyrics and poetry at the age of seven. Not 20 years later, he's one of the UK's biggest musicians&mdash;and one of the only British rappers to make it big in the US, which is a major accomplishment for anyone in his position. Despite this, he's truly only in it for the ability to put out his music and express himself. In a 2022 interview with <a href="https://theface.com/music/central-cee-cench-23-mixtape-rap-hip-hop-drill-ybeez-volume4-issue10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Face</a>, Central Cee addressed his rising fame and said: "I&nbsp;know it, obviously, I&rsquo;m well aware of it, but it&rsquo;s nothing to keep on my shoulders. Like, I&nbsp;don&rsquo;t walk around with it on my head. I&nbsp;don&rsquo;t remind myself when I&nbsp;wake up in the morning that I&rsquo;m the biggest UK rapper or nottin&rsquo;. I&nbsp;don&rsquo;t care.&rdquo;
Despite the undeniable challenges that come with Central Cee's level of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/celebrities-with-famous-dads" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fame</a>&mdash;increased scrutiny, online backlash, and a lack of privacy, to name a few&mdash;he's enjoying his time in the spotlight. From performing at some of the biggest venues in the world to playing a Nintendo DS at a runway show with Sabrina Carpenter, Central Cee is in it for the fun of it all.&nbsp;

Central Cee with Sabrina Carpenter at the Louis Vuitton Men's Spring/Summer 2025 show in Paris. Photo via Instagram/@centralcee

Between his friendship with Pharrell, a connection with <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/virgil-abloh-most-iconic-runway-moments-off-white-louis-vuitton-men" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virgil Abloh</a> shortly before his passing, and a now-viral moment with <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/sunburned-makeup-trend-summer-beauty-look-sabrina-carpenter-blush-bronzer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sabrina Carpenter</a>&mdash;the two sat side by side at the latest Louis Vuitton Men's show&mdash;Central Cee is reaching new heights in his burgeoning status as a certified style star.&nbsp;
Without further ado, join&nbsp;L'OFFICIEL&nbsp;as we dive into some of Central Cee's most intriguing looks over the years, ranging from sporty street style looks to ultra-chic outfits worn in the front rows of highly-coveted runway shows.

Central Cee in 2021 performing at Wireless Festival. Getty Images.

Central Cee in Nigeria in April 2022. Photo via Instagram/@centralcee

Central Cee in Morocco in June 2022. Photo via Instagram/@centralcee

Central Cee Is Taking The Fashion Industry By Storm

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