Brands: Supreme., B.B. Simon, Chrome Hearts, Goros, Rolex

Key Pieces: Earings, Necklaces, Belts, Wallet Chains

When we are initially introduced to Joe Exotic in episode one, the first thing that stands out—apart from his quasi-Southern drawl and ombre mullet—is his heavily pierced face. With gauged eyebrows and earrings galore, Joe Exotic is far from a typical Southerner, moreso a walking poster child for LA metal-glam. An unmistakable studded B.B. Belt at the waist and Navajo style choker at the neck, Joe Exotic is extensively bedazzled in all the right ways.

While that may feel out of step with current trends, take a look at Supreme’s recent collaboration with B.B. Simon or just about any rapper from Atlanta. The sheer volume of rings, necklaces, chains, bracelets and sequins would not look out of place on the likes of Lil Uzi Vert, who for many Grailed users is a modern fashion icon. Sure, Joe Exotic’s selection may be more gas station bling than runway designer jewelry, but the same spirit is there nonetheless. Simply swap out his seemingly novel trinkets for Chrome Hearts bangles and you’re one step closer to modern rock god fashion glory. Joe Exotic lets his accessories do the talking and they say plenty.

Brands: Nascar, Heron Preston, Vintage, Chinatown Market, Supreme

Key Pieces: Racing Hat, Varsity Jacket, Driver’s Jacket, Bomber Jacket, Racing T-Shirt, Sunglasses

Throughout the majority of Tiger King, Joe Exotic keeps his head covered—he explains early on that he believes viewers will judge him due to his mullet. Though the zookeeper regularly rocks a bedazzled woven straw cowboy hat (more on that below), while on duty he usually opts for his trusty car-themed cap. Joe Exotic’s hat of choice is a promotional item from Oklahoma-based Seth Wadley Auto Group, a local car dealership.

A stiff five-panel with a curved brim common amongst nearly the entire population—not to mention "salt of the Earth" folk, the now iconic hat is forever linked to the big cat collector himself. In fact, Following the show’s debut, the hat proved so popular Seth Wadley literally renamed it the “Tiger King Hat.”

While seemingly normal, the hat calls to mind a trend that despite peaking a few years back, is still percolating in the fashion subconscious: Nascar. Over the past few seasons, brands ranging from Heron Preston to Chinatown Market have experimented with the iconic Nascar typeface and color palette, reformulating it for their own respective labels. Rappers like Travis Scott on the other hand, have adopted the aesthetic entirely. In fact, not only has Scott worn vintage Nascar shirts, but incorporated the graphics and typography into both tour merch and his JackBoys brand overall. Both a throwback to '90s fashion culture and an extension of menswear’s newfound obsession with automobiles in general—Porsche x Aime Leon Dore anyone?—from mechanic’s coveralls to emblazoned team racing jackets Nascar has invaded fashion in a big way. Clearly, Joe Exotic got the memo.

Brands: Saint Laurent Paris, Gucci, Needles, Noah, Supreme

Key Pieces: Shirts, T-Shirts, Bomber Jackets, Jeans, Sneakers

Seeing that, at one point, Joe Exotic owned (and sold) literally hundreds of big cats, their endless patterns clearly left an impression. When Joe Exotic isn’t leading visitors around his zoo in his usual workwear uniform, he’s wearing animal print. Whether he is behind the camera or—before Carole Baskin had his operation shut down—touring malls across the country with big cubs in tow, Joe Exotic was decked in patterns matching his beloved big cats.

Both a style statement and a walking billboard, tiger stripe, leopard print and cheetah spots all formed a core part of the zoo keeper’s wardrobe. Though the various patterns are normally reserved for women above the age of 50, over the past few years, leopard print and its peers transitioned into a sort of menswear neutral, similar to how camouflage did before it.

While Supreme has been experimenting with the pattern for years, the print did not truly reenter the fashion consciousness in earnest until 2012, when Hedi Slimane took creative control of Saint Laurent Paris. Equally obsessed with Venice Beach thrift, vintage militaria and psych-rock, Slimane heavily incorporated leopard print and tiger stripes across Saint Laurent Paris' men’s collections—a reflection of the thrift store and surplus finds his favorite musicians wore and that he was obsessed with.

More recently, New York streetwear darling Noah presented an entire suit in the pattern. Made from corduroy, the double-breasted jacket and pleated trousers are further evidence that the once exotic pattern is inching ever closer to menswear neutral.

With Needles making tiger stripe cardigans and military labels ranging from WTAPS to Maharishi producing tiger camo BDUs, the pattern is suddenly everywhere. While Slimane’s tiger print sweaters and Noah trousers would not look out of place in Joe Exotic’s wardrobe, the man himself gravitates towards more flashy interpretations, akin to the infamous wolf or lion head T-shirts made by gift shop favorite The Mountain. If you’re going for a look that screams "Mr. Exotic," Gucci’s liberal and creative use of the pattern—neon leopard print shoes, tiger print cardigans resembling knit Indonesian rugs—are a near one for one match with Joe Exotic's disco-tiger ensembles.

Brands: Blundstone, Wrangler, Carharrt, Dickies, R.M. Williams

Key Pieces: Boots, Pull-On Boots, Denim Jackets, Double Knee Pants, Overalls, Work Jackets

Although he has a literal wild side, for the most part, Exotic is a glorified zookeeper and, like many other men in his profession, he predominantly wears workwear. Whether he was chopping up horses to feed to his lions—yes, he literally did that—or simply shoveling poop with his haggard crew, 12 hour work days require clothes that can withstand manual labor.

Given that he's in cattle country, of course Wrangler jeans and Levi’s trucker jackets play a major role. Beyond that, however, Joe Exotic and company regularly sport Dickies work pants, Carhartt double knees and, in one particularly nauseating expired meat delivery scene, Wellington boots to keep out the tainted meat juices. While anyone working such long, arduous hours requires durable clothes, for people that regularly deal with fully grown 500-plus pound tigers. Steel-toed work boots, abrasion resistant bomber jackets and heavy work gloves are all a must.

Of course, workwear is perhaps the most prevailing trend in men’s fashion—simply look at how many stylish men are wearing Carhartt double knee pants to fashion week. From Virgil Abloh to James Jebbia, the most respected men in the industry are wearing clothes more often associated with plumbers than fashion and, as such, the respective labels they run are producing them. Instead of buying paint-adorned Off-White double knee pants, do yourself a favor and buy the real thing—just like Joe Exotic would.

Brands: RRL, Saint Laurent Paris, Polo Country, Lucchese, Visvim

Key Pieces: Cowboy Boots, Bolo Ties, Fringe Jackets, Flannels, Cowboy Hats

Joe Exotic is a man of many talents. A successful businessman, TV personality, fashion icon and, oddly enough, budding country star? In his spare time, Joe Exotic recorded albums and music videos under the name—you guessed it—Joe Exotic.

Whether or not he is actually singing remains somewhat dubious, the strangely talented vocalist recorded viral hits including “I Got A Tiger” and, his biggest hit, “Here Kitty Kitty” with an accompanying music video where a Carole Baskin look-alike feeds her husband to a tiger.

Naturally, like any self-respecting country star, cowboy-chic is the name of the game. Joe Exotic’s numerous Western shirts, fringed leather jackets, sequined button ups and classic cowboy boots are fitting of any Nashville star. His preference for rhinestone studded cowboy hats, bolo ties and rainbow-hued color palette is perfectly in line with his musical repertoire. In one memorable scene, Joe Exotic and his two husbands wear matching pink embroidered Western shirts with black piping to their three-way wedding. As far as we see it, nothing is a more modern representation of country stardom.

Trendwise, cowboy culture in general is a perennial source of fashion inspiration. Ever since Spaghetti Westerns and the Marlboro man, men across the country—and world—have been enamored with cowboy fashion. As an aspiring country star, Joe Exotic is perfectly suited to carry the torch. While Joe Exotic wears leather jackets, flannels and concho studded pants are straight out of western ranch store, for a more luxe version of the look, labels like RRL, Visvim, Schott and Lucchese provide all that you need.

Simply put, straight leg jeans, solid boots, a flannel and a classic hat will never not be cool—provided you have the confidence to pull them off. Joe Exotic clearly has it in spades. Do you?