If there’s anyone who makes scrolling through social media feel like a must-do activity, it’s Wisdom Kaye. This style innovator kicked off his social media journey in early 2020 while juggling electrical engineering studies and a quarantine. By July of that year, he had not only gained  2 million followers on Tiktok, but also secured a deal with IMG Models, a global leader in talent discovery and model management, celebrated for its diverse client roster.

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Dubbed “the best-dressed guy on TikTok,” Kaye’s journey has seen him collaborate with major brands like Gucci, Dior, Fendi, Ralph Lauren, New York, Revlon, and Coach. Standing tall at 6’4″, his runway debut at Balmain’s Spring/Summer 2022 show marked the beginning of his remarkable fashion career. I will attach pictures to express this he’s even graced the judge’s panel on Project Runway and won Streamy Awards consecutively.

For a long time people said they would love to see Wisdom Kaye at the Met Gala. Hence, his  Met Gala appearance this year was highly anticipated and rightfully celebrated. His historic appearance as one of the first TikTok stars at the 2024 Met Gala was nothing short of spectacular. His preparation and flair were evident, showcasing his consistent dedication and talent. Wearing a striking red three-piece suit by Robert Wun, aptly named “Burning Rose,” he stole the spotlight. Kaye also made waves at the Oscars. 

With a knack for turning inspiration from anywhere and anything into fashion, he’s proven that creativity knows no bounds. His recent Instagram post features him reimagining country flags into high-fashion ensembles, a video that has nearly 50 million views. This imaginative blend of colors and cultural elements demonstrates his unique genius.

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Replying to @alabasterindistries The High Fashion Olympics: the first 15/25 teams. China The blazer underneath the coat is worn with the collar up to parallel a Tanghuang, a traditional Chinese jacket which features the mandarin collar which originated in imperial china, as early as 200BC, the texture and material of the outer coat is to represent the dragon, which is the fifth animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle, which corresponds to the year 2024, the Wood Dragon and the year of the recent Olympic Games, the star brooches also representing the starts on the flag. USA The classic red white and blue, with classic denim. The look itself is “Made in America” as it features American icons such as Ralph Lauren, and nephew Greg Lauren, as well as one of the most iconic American brands, Coach. The look also contains accessories from Chrome Hearts as well as a hint of the Brooklyn Based streetwear brand Kidsuper. Japan Inspired by the original leaders of the avant-garde movement in fashion this look takes inspiration from Japanese designers like Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo in a way that utilizes the flags colors and design. Palestine Initially I was solely going to create a look drawing inspiration from a traditional Palestinian garment called a Thawb, and upon my research I discovered hundreds of Palestinian athletes had been killed recently amongst the atrocities ongoing in Gaza. Understanding the strength and courage it would take to perform at a world stage given a genocide in your own own country, I wanted to make a look that feels like a human embodiment of the flag itself but most importantly, I wanted something that felt beautiful and free. Canada Consisting of popular Canadian brands Dquared2 and Canada goose, this look takes direct inspiration of the Canadian flag design, down to the squared brooch in the center of the vest. Stylistically, something you’d want to wear during a Canadian winter. Spain This look features a cropped jacket and slim trousers, in the Spanish colors and takes direct inspiration from the “traje de luces”, which are the traditional garments that Spanish bullfighters wear in action. Great Britain The inspiration for this look is the layering of the colors in the Union Jack. Red at the core with white to follow moving out, and blue surrounding them both, thus was the instruction for the layering. The look also features a crown brooch, a royal touch. France This look Features French Fashion giants Balmain, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès, the latter responsible for arguably the most popular designer bag of all time, the Birkin. This look Features the iconic Haut à Courroies 50 in Crocodile, one of the most coveted and financially consuming bags from the legendary french house. South Korea This look follows the design of the South Korean flag and takes inspiration from modern Korean fashion. Germany There’s a lot more black than I would have preferred to use for this look, but those from the capital city, Berlin, are known for wearing said color. I wanted this look to have a more structured shape to reference Bauhaus design which originated in Germany. The look also mostly consists of Rick Owens, a designer who references Bauhaus in his work. Ireland This look is inspired by traditional Irish’s formal wear styled in the flags colors. Ukraine Following the design of the Ukrainian flag, this look features a sunflower brooch, the sunflower being the national flower of Ukraine. Australia Inspired from the design of the Australian flag Pakistan Inspired by the design of the Pakistan flag Nigeria Inspired by the colors of the Nigerian flag, stylistically, the volume of this look takes inspiration from the Agbada, which is traditional male attire worn amongst the Yoruba men in Nigeria.

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With an impressive 6 million followers on Instagram and 12 million on TikTok, Kaye has solidified his status as a social media powerhouse. His talent lies in his unparalleled ability to merge fashion with creative storytelling, turning everyday inspirations into cutting-edge masterpieces. 

It might come as a surprise to some, but Kaye is proudly Nigerian. Born in 2001 to Nigerian parents, he moved to Houston, Texas, at the age of four. Although he was on track to become an engineer, he pivoted in 2020 after going viral on TikTok.