Despite becoming a controversial figure because of the , the “ ” star is still folks. “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” is a summer hit and Smith is promoting the movie like the movie star he always has been. But throughout his entire career in the spotlight, Smith has always been a loving and dapper father who supports his children and family.
With that in mind, let’s take a look back at his style evolution, from “ ” to “Bad Boys.” 2 / 17 1980s 1980s Prior to becoming a star on the big screen, Will Smith was a hip-hop star as a part of the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. As you can see, his style was much more flashy, befitting of a rap star trying to sell millions of records.
3 / 17 One thing Will is always going to do is rep his city, so it’s no surprise he’s rocking a Philadelphia Sixers cap. 4 / 17 Will could clean up, too. Just look at this dapper outfit from his appearance at the 1989 American Music Awards.
5 / 17 1990s 1990s When millennials think about Smith’s style, this may be the first image that comes to mind. Backward hat, colorful clothing, and Jordan 5s with no laces. 6 / 17 It was the 90s.
Baggy clothes and baggy suits were all the rage. The star opted to go for a more colorful suit to make this look pop. 7 / 17 Like the previous photo, if Will was going to show up in a baggy suit, it’s going to be flashy.
8 / 17 2000s 2000s Although he was a family man at this point, he could still tap into his street style, as seen by this outfit above.