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Daniel R. Day (born August 8, 1944), known as Dapper Dan, is an American fashion designer and haberdasher from Harlem, New York. His store, Dapper Dan's Boutique, operated from 1982 to 1992 and is most associated with introducing high fashion to hip hop culture; its clientele includes Mike Tyson, Eric B. & Rakim, Salt-N-Pepa, LL Cool J, and Jay-Z.
Official site of the Harlem fashion icon.
Apr 11, 2022 · The account of how Daniel Day became Dapper Dan is both extraordinary and a familiar American origin story of self-determination. In his recently published memoir, Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem (2019), Day may raise some eyebrows by describing his background candidly as a criminal and a hustler.
Dec 30, 2020 · Dapper Dan, fashion designer and haberdasher, the Father of Logomania, and now a TIME’s 100 Most Influential Person of 2020 honoree, is creating with the intent to empower Black...
May 4, 2024 · Harlem legend and fashion designer Daniel R. Day, better known as Dapper Dan, is a testament to resilience and determination. Despite being sued, blackballed and dismissed by top luxury fashion brands 30 years ago, he is now collaborating with them and forging a reputation as a tastemaker.
Jul 1, 2019 · Dapper Dan on creating style, logomania and working with Gucci. In 1992, Daniel Day was forced to close his legendary clothing boutique, Dapper Dan’s Boutique, after Fendi took legal...
Legendary designer Dapper Dan tells Vogue how he beat the odds, shaped the look of hip hop, and changed fashion forever. Director: Max BartickDP: Steven Ton...
