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Apr 17, 2023 · One of the main reasons for hip-hop’s popularity and resonance is how it gave marginalized communities a voice and a way to connect. Daymond John, founder, CEO and designer...
- Layla Ilchi
Hip-hop culture is a global culture – we use, enjoy, implement, and borrow from the culture in music, fashion and elsewhere. Hip-Hop was born in New York of Black, Latino and marginalised communities, and hip-hop in the mainstream developed to largely to be seen as Black.
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Feb 8, 2023 · NPR's Juana Summers visits a new exhibit at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City that celebrates 50 years of fashion in hip hop music.
- Kat Lonsdorf
- Kangol hat worn by The Kangol Kid. This oversized black newsboy style Kangol cap was worn and donated to the NMAAHC by hip-hop pioneer, Kangol Kid. The cap is made from a combination of black polyester and cholorfiber bland fabric with a cream felt logo in the center back of the cap’s exterior.
- Photographic print of Salt-N-Pepa outside Bayside Studios. This photo of Spinderella and Salt-N-Pepa taken in 1989 by Al Pereira shows the rap trio rocking classic Queens streetstyle coats, gold hoop earrings, and black shoes.
- Rainbow feather boa and shoulder pads cape worn by André 3000. This eccentric feather boa cape was worn by André 3000 during Outkast’s performance of “B.O.B.
- White and pink MC Lyte Baby Phat sneakers. These custom Baby Phat sneakers were made for MC Lyte in 1998. The sneakers are white leather with bubblegum pink faux reptile skin around the toe and heel cap.
Sacha Jenkins, the director of the documentary “Fresh Dressed,” discusses four style trends have helped define hip-hop fashion.
Feb 9, 2023 · What do you consider an important and historic hip-hop fashion grail? Back in the day, you’d come to Dapper Dan, and the height of being accomplished was having the snorkel jacket. The snorkel...
Oct 28, 2023 · Its influence on fashion, in particular, has been nothing short of revolutionary. As we celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop, it’s a fitting time to explore how this dynamic art form shaped and continues to inspire the world of fashion.
