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Faada Freddy of the Senegalese rap crew Daara J in Germany, 2005.

Hip-hop fashion is a distinctive style of dress originating with African-American, Caribbean-American and Latino youth in The 5 Boroughs, and later influenced by the hip-hop scenes of Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, East Bay (San Francisco Bay Area), Detroit, and The Dirty South among others. Each city contributed various elements to its overall style seen worldwide today. Hip hop fashion complements the expressions and attitudes of hip hop culture in general. Hip hop fashion has changed significantly during its history, and today it is a prominent part of popular fashion as a whole across the world and for all ethnicities. Daara J (Pronounced Dar-rar Jay or Dar-ra Jee) are a Senegalese rap/hip hop trio, consisting of N’Dango D, Aladji Man and Faada Freddy. ... A baby wearing many items of winter clothing: headband, cap, fur-lined coat, shawl and sweater. ... Languages Predominantly American English Religions Protestantism (chiefly Baptist and Methodist); Roman Catholicism; Islam Related ethnic groups Sub-Saharan Africans and other African groups, some with Native American groups. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... For other uses, see Hip hop (disambiguation). ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... For other uses, see Chicago (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Philadelphia (disambiguation) and Philly. ... A satellite image of the East Bay The East Bay is a subregion of the San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States and is comprised of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. ... Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes - this motto was adopted after the disastrous 1805 fire that devastated the city) Nickname: The Motor City and Motown Location in Wayne County, Michigan Founded Incorporated July 24, 1701 1815  County Wayne County Mayor... Historic Southern United States. ... For other uses, see Fashion (disambiguation). ... Hip hop is a subculture, which is said to have begun with the work of DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, and Afrika Bambaattaa. ...

Early 1980s to Mid-1980s

In the early 1980s, established sportswear and fashion brands, such as Le Coq Sportif, Kangol, Adidas and Nike Inc attached themselves to the emerging hip hop scene. Sportswear is clothing, including footwear, worn for sport or exercise. ... Le Coq Sportif (IPA: , translated in English as The Sporting Rooster) is a French company producing sports equipment such as shoes and T-shirts. ... Kangol is a Chinese clothing company, especially famous for its headwear. ... This article is about the company. ... Nike, Inc. ...

During the 1980s, hip-hop icons wore clothing items such as brightly colored name-brand tracksuits, sheepskin and leather bomber jackets,^[1] Clarks shoes^[1], Britishers AKA British Walkers and sneakers (usually Pro-Keds, Puma, and Adidas-brand shelltoes and often with "phat" or oversized shoelaces). Popular haircuts ranged from the early-1980s Jheri curl to the late-1980s hi-top fade popularized by Will Smith (The Fresh Prince) and Christopher "Kid" Reid of Kid 'n Play, among others. A tracksuit is an article of clothing consisting of two parts- trousers and a jacket. ... Sheepskin: slang term for a diploma. ... Leather jackets A leather jacket is a piece of outerwear. ... C & J Clark company headquarters C. and J. Clark Ltd, better known as Clarks, is a British shoe manufacturer with a high street retail operation. ... Sneakers Sneakers are footwear of flexible material, typically featuring a sole made of rubber. ... This article is about the hairstyle. ... Hip-hop/comedy duo Kid N Play sporting two variations of the hi-top fade. ... “W. S.” redirects here. ... Christopher Kid Reid (left) and Christopher Play Martin(right) in Class Act in 1992. ... Kid n Play were a hip-hop and comedy duo from New York City that were most popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s. ...

Popular accessories included large eyeglasses (Cazals^[2] or Gazelles^[1]), Kangol bucket hats,^[1] nameplates,^[1] name belts,^[1] and multiple rings. Heavy gold jewelry was also popular in the 1980s; heavy jewelry in general would become an enduring element of hip hop fashion.^[3] In general, men's jewelry focused on heavy gold chains and women's jewelry on large gold earrings.^[3] Performers such as Kurtis Blow and Big Daddy Kane helped popularize gold necklaces and other such jewelry, and female rappers such as Roxanne Shanté and the group Salt-N-Pepa helped popularize oversized gold door-knocker earrings. The heavy jewelry was suggestive of prestige and wealth, and some have connected the style to Africanism.^[4] A bucket hat. ... Kurtis Blow (born Curtis Walker, 9 August 1959, Harlem, New York) is one of the first commercially successful rappers and the first to sign with a major label. ... Antonio Hardy (born September 10, 1968), better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is a record producer/rapper from the Bed-Stuy section of Brooklyn, New York. ... Roxanne Shanté (born Lolita Shanté Gooden on November 9, 1969) is an American rap pioneer. ... Salt, DJ Spinderella, and Pepa on the cover to their 1999 CD single, The Brick Track Verses Gitty Up Salt-N-Pepa is an American R&B and hip hop group, consisting of Cheryl James and Sandy Denton (Salt and Pepa, respectively), and Deidre Dee Dee Roper (DJ Spinderella). ...

1980s hip hop fashion is remembered as one of the most important elements of old school hip hop, and it is often celebrated in nostalgic hip hop songs such as Ahmad's 1994 single "Back in the Day", and Missy Elliott's 2002 single "Back in the Day". Old school hip hop is a term used to describe the very earliest hip hop music to come out of the block parties of New York City in the 1970s and 1980s. ... Look up nostalgia in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Ahmad Ali Lewis (born in 1976 in Los Angeles, California), is a West Coast hip hop performer. ... Back in the Day is a 1994 West Coast hip hop single by Ahmad. ... Melissa Arnette Missy Elliott (born on July 1, 1971), is a five-time Grammy Award-winning American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. ... Back in the Day is a 2003 hip-hop song by Missy Misdemeanor Elliott, featuring guest vocals from Jay-Z and Elliott protégé Tweet. ...

Late 1980s to early 1990s fashion

Black nationalism was increasingly influential in rap during the late 1980s, and fashions and hairstyles reflected traditional African influences.^[3] Blousy pants were popular among dance-oriented rappers like MC Hammer.^[3] Fezzes,^[3] kufis decorated with the Kemetic ankh,^[3] Kente cloth hats,^[3] Africa chains, dreadlocks, and red, black, and green clothing became popular as well, promoted by artists such as Queen Latifah, KRS-One, Public Enemy, and X-Clan). In the early 1990s, pop rappers such as The Fresh Prince, Kid 'n Play, and Left Eye of TLC popularized baseball caps and bright, often neon-colored, clothing. Kris Kross also established the fad of wearing clothes backwards.^[3] Kwamé sparked the brief trend of polka-dot clothing as well, while others continued wearing their mid-80's attire. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... African clothing, are traditional garments worn by the indigenous peoples of the continent, in some instances these traditional costumes have been replaced by western clothings introduced by the European colonialists. ... Germanic trousers of the 4th century found in the Thorsberg moor, Germany Early use of trousers in France: a sans-culotte by Louis-Léopold Boilly. ... MC Hammer (born Stanley Kirk Burrell on March 30, 1962) is an American MC who was popular during the late 1980s and early 1990s, known for his dramatic rise to and fall from fame and fortune, his trademark Hammer pants, and for leaving a lasting influence on hip hop culture... The fez (also known as the checheya or tarboosh) is a red felt hat in the shape of a truncated cone; a black tassel hangs from the crown. ... An American man wearing a kufi. ... Kemetism (from , the native name of Ancient Egypt) is a term for neopagan revivals of Ancient Egyptian religion which developed in the United States from the 1970s. ... For other uses, see Ankh (disambiguation). ... A man weaves kente cloth using a traditional loom in Bonwire village, Ashanti region, Ghana. ... Rastaman with long locks Dreadlocks, sometimes simply called locks or dreads, are interlocked coils of hair which tend to form by themselves, in all hair types, if the hair is washed regularly and allowed to grow naturally without the use of brushes, combs, razors, or scissors for a long period... Latifah redirects here. ... KRS-One (born Lawrence Krisna Parker on August 20, 1965 in Brooklyn, New York. ... Public Enemy, also known as PE, is a hip hop group from Long Island, New York, known for their politically charged lyrics, criticism of the media, and active interest in the concerns of the African American community. ... X-Clan is an alternative hip hop group from New York City, composed of Grand Verbalizer Funk Lesson, Lumumba Professor X, Grand Architect, The Rhythm Provider and MC Isis. ... “W. S.” redirects here. ... Kid n Play were a hip-hop and comedy duo from New York City that were most popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s. ... Lisa Nicole Lopes (stage name Left Eye) (May 27, 1971 - April 25, 2002) was a member of the popular R&B group TLC. In addition to hit songs like Waterfalls with TLC, Lopes also did some solo performing. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... A baseball cap worn with the bill at the front, shading the eyes A baseball cap is a type of soft cap with a long, stiffened and curved peak and it is worn by men, women and children. ... For other uses, see Neon (disambiguation). ... Kris Kross was a teenage rap duo in the early 1990s most famous for wearing their clothes backwards. ... For other uses, see Kwame. ... Red polka dots on a yellow background Polka dot is a pattern consisting of dots. ...

Hip hop influences are seen in Chanel's Fall 1991 collection.

The Nike capture of soon to be superstar basketball protege Michael Jordan from rivals Adidas in 1984 proved to be a huge turning point, as Nike dominated the urban streetwear sneaker market in the late 80's and early 90's. Other clothing brands such as Reebok, Champion, Carhartt and Timberland were very closely associated with the scene, particularly on the East coast with hip hop acts such as Wu-Tang Clan and Gangstarr sporting the look. Nike, Inc. ... For other persons named Michael Jordan, see Michael Jordan (disambiguation). ... ‹ The template below is being considered for deletion. ...

Gangsta rap pioneers N.W.A. popularized an early form of gangsta style in the late 1980s, consisting of Dickies pants, plaid shirts and jackets, Chuck Taylors sneakers, and black Raiders baseball caps and Raiders Starter jackets. Starter jackets, in addition, were also a popular trend in their own right during the late 1980s and early 90s. They became something of a status-symbol, with incidents of robberies of the jackets reported in the media. This article is about the hip-hop group. ... Dickies Logo For the Los Angeles punk rock band, see The Dickies. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960–1969) Western Division (1960–1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970–present) AFC West (1970–present) Current uniform Team colors Silver and Black Personnel Owner Al Davis General Manager Al Davis Head Coach Lane Kiffin Team history Oakland Raiders (1960... Starter jackets are jackets made by the Starter Clothing Line that were a fad in the early 1990s. ...

Hip hop fashion in this period also influenced high fashion designs. In the late 1980s, Isaac Mizrahi, inspired by his elevator operator who wore a heavy gold chain, showed a collection deeply influenced by hip hop fashion.^[5] Models wore black catsuits, "gold chains, big gold nameplate-inspired belts, and black bomber jackets with fur-trimmed hoods."^[5] Womenswear Daily called the look "homeboy chic."^[5] In the early 1990s, Chanel showed hip-hop-inspired fashion in several shows. In one, models wore black leather jackets and piles of gold chains.^[5] In another, they wore long black dresses, accessorized with heavy, padlocked silver chains.^[5] (These silver chains were remarkably similar to the metal chain-link and padlock worn by Treach of Naughty by Nature, who said he did so in solidarity with "all the brothers who are locked down."^[5]) The hip hop trend, however, did not last; designers quickly moved on to new influences.^[5] Isaac Mizrahi (born October 14, 1961) is an American fashion designer. ... Naughty by Nature is a Grammy Award-winning American Hip hop group that at the time of its formation in 1989 consisted of Treach, Vin Rock, and the DJ Kay Gee. ...

Mid-1990s to late 1990s fashion

Fashion among "hip-hop" elites

On the West Coast, members of the hip hop community looked back to the gangsters of the 1930s and 1940s for inspiration.^[6] Mafioso influences, especially and primarily inspired by the 1983 remake version of Scarface, became popular in hip hop. Many rappers set aside gang-inspired clothing in favor of classic gangster fashions such as bowler hats,^[6] double-breasted suits,^[6] silk shirts,^[6] and alligator-skin shoes ("gators"). In some areas of the mid-west, including Detroit, this style has been a staple in hip-hop fashion, regardless of current trends.^{[citation needed]} This article is about the criminal society. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... This article is about members of a gang or criminal organization. ... The bowler hat is a hard felt hat with a rounded crown created for Thomas Coke, 2nd Earl of Leicester, in 1850. ... For other uses, see Alligator (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Shoe (disambiguation). ...

On the East Coast, "ghetto fabulous" fashion (a term coined by Sean Combs) was on the rise.^[6] Combs, the Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans, Russell Simmons Regional definitions vary from source to source. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Sean John Combs (born November 4, 1969[1]), known by his stage names Puff Daddy, Diddy, P. Diddy, and Puffy is an American rapper, record producer, actor, clothing designer and entrepreneur. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Faith Renée Evans (born June 10, 1973) is a Grammy Award-winning American R&B singer, songwriter and producer. ...

Sportswear

Rapper Slim Thug wearing a Du Rag.

Tommy Hilfiger was one of the most prominent brand in 1990s sportswear, though Polo Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Nautica, and DKNY were also popular.^[7] When Snoop Doggy Dogg wore a Hilfiger sweatshirt during an appearance on Saturday Night Live, it sold out of New York City stores the next day.^[7] Hilfiger's popularity was due to its perceived waspiness, which made it seem exclusive and aspirational.^[7] Moreover, Hilfiger courted the new hip hop market: black models featured prominently in the company's advertising campaigns, and rappers like Puffy and Coolio walked during its runways shows.^[7] Stayve Jerome Thomas better known by his stage name Slim Thug, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. ... Thomas Jacob Hilfiger (born March 24, 1951 in Elmira, New York) is a world-famous American fashion designer and creator of the eponymous Tommy Hilfiger and Tommy brands. ... Polo Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL) is American fashion designer Ralph Laurens luxury lifestyle company. ... This article is about the corporation Calvin Klein Inc. ... Founded in 1983 by David Chu, Nautica has evolved from a collection of men’s outerwear to a leading global lifestyle brand with products ranging from men’s, women’s and children’s apparel and accessories to a complete home collection. ... DKNY (Donna Karan New York) is the label of fashion designer Donna Karan. ... Snoop Dogg Calvin Cordozar Broadus (born October 20, 1971 in Long Beach, California) is a rap musician and actor. ... A jumper from Marks & Spencer A sweater, pullover, jumper or jersey is a relatively heavy garment intended to cover the torso and arms of the human body (though in some cases sweaters are made for dogs and occasionally other animals) and typically supposed to go over a shirt, blouse, t... SNL redirects here. ... White Anglo-Saxon Protestant, commonly abbreviated to the acronym WASP, is a term which originated in the United States. ... Sean John Combs (born November 4, 1969[1]), known by his stage names Puff Daddy, Diddy, P. Diddy, and Puffy is an American rapper, record producer, actor, clothing designer and entrepreneur. ... This article is about the hip hop artist. ...

Other brands, such as FUBU, Ecko Unlimited, Karl Kani, Mecca USA, Lugz, Rocawear, harputs by Gus Harput, Boss Jeans by IG Design, and Enyce, arose to capitalize on the market for urban streetwear.^[7] They followed in Hilfiger's footsteps by manufacturing all-American styles emblazoned with huge logos.^[7] FUBU logo FUBU is a major line of sportswear and the company of the same name. ... Rocawear Logo Rocawear is an urban clothing label created in 1999 by Damon Dash, Kareem Biggs Burke & Jay-Z, heads of the hip hop label Roc-a-Fella Records. ... Enyce is an American hip hop fashion label owned by Liz Claiborne Incorporated [1]. The label was established in New York City in March of 1996 by Evan Davis, Lando Felix and Tony Shellman. ...

Throwback jerseys

One sportswear trend that emerged was the rise in popularity of throwback jerseys, such as those produced by Mitchell & Ness. Sports jerseys have always been popular in hip-hop fashion, as evidenced by Will Smith's early 90's video "Summertime", and Spike Lee wearing a throwback Brooklyn Dodgers jersey in the film "Do the Right Thing". But in the late 90's saw the rise in popularity of very expensive throwbacks, often costing hundreds of dollars. Hip-hop artists donning the pricey jerseys in music videos led to increased demand, and led to the rise of counterfeiters flooding the market with fake jerseys to capitalize on the craze. The mid-to-late 2000s saw a decrease in popularity of throwbacks, with some hip-hop artists even shunning the raiments, such as Jay-Z, who rapped "And I don't wear jerseys, I'm 30-plus, Give me a crisp pair of jeans, Button up."In 1990 it was very big part for fashion because of all the hip hop Throwback uniforms and jerseys are one-time or limited-time variations on a sports teams uniforms styled to resemble uniforms from that teams past. ... Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia Co. ... “W. S.” redirects here. ... Summertime is the title of a number-one R&B single by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. ... Shelton Jackson Lee (born March 20, 1957, in Atlanta, Georgia), better known as Spike Lee, is an Emmy Award - winning, and Academy Award - nominated American film director, producer, writer, and actor noted for his films dealing with controversial social and political issues. ... The Brooklyn Dodgers were a Major League Baseball team that played from 1890-1957. ... This article is about the 1989 film. ...

The rise of hip-pop

The rise of hip-pop in the late-1990s, primarily the work of Sean "Diddy" Combs, known locally around New York at that time as the "Shiny Suit Man" brought elements such as loud, flashy PVC aviator inspired suits and platinum jewelry to the forefront of hip hop in an effort to add a new vivid dimension of color and flash to the videos produced as a marketing tool. Combs, who started his own Sean John clothing line, and clothing manufacturers such as Karl Kani and FUBU brought hip hop fashion to the mainstream, resulting in a multi-million dollar hip hop fashion industry. There was a resurgence of traditional African-American hairstyles such as cornrows and Afros, as well as the Caesar low-cut. Caesars and cornrows are maintained by wearing a du-rag over the head during periods of sleeping and home activity to prevent the hair from being displaced or tossled. Du-rags soon became popular hip hop fashion items in their own right. Gangsta rap, also known as hardcore hip-hop, was the name given to the subgenre of hip hop which involves a lyrical focus on the lifestyle of street thugs and gangsters. ... Sean John Combs (born November 4, 1969[1]), known by his stage names Puff Daddy, Diddy, P. Diddy, and Puffy is an American rapper, record producer, actor, clothing designer and entrepreneur. ... The mans suit of clothes is a garment, that is crafted from the same cloth. ... General Name, Symbol, Number platinum, Pt, 78 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 10, 6, d Appearance grayish white Standard atomic weight 195. ... Sean John is a clothing line founded by hip-hop mogul Sean Combs in 1998. ... FUBU logo FUBU is a major line of sportswear and the company of the same name. ... Cornrows on a male Cornrows are a traditional style of hair grooming of African origin where the hair is tightly braided very close to the scalp, using an underhand, upward motion to produce a continuous, raised row. ... Woman with an afro at the Tribeca Film Festival For the Italian painter known as Afro, see Afro Basaldella. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A durag, also spelled doo-rag or do-rag is a covering for the head with ties at the back. ...

The "hip-pop" era also saw the split between male and female hip hop fashion, which had previously been more or less similar. Women in hip hop had emulated the male tough-guy fashions such as baggy jeans, "Loc" sunglasses, tough looks and heavy workboots; many, such as Da Brat, accomplished this with little more than some lip gloss and a bit of make-up to make the industrial work pants and work boots feminine. The female performers who completely turned the tide such as Lil Kim and Foxy Brown popularized glamourous, high-fashion feminine hip hop styles, such as Kimora Lee Simmons fashion line of Baby Phat. While Lauryn Hill and Eve popularized more conservative styles that still maintained both a distinctly feminine and distinctly hip hop feel. For other uses, see Brat. ... Lil Kim on the cover of her album Notorious Kim Kimberly Ann Jones, professionally known as Lil Kim (also called The Queen Bee, The Lieutenant, and The Queen Bitch such as the QB of all bitches) is a United States rapper who was born in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood... Inga Fung Marchand[1], born September 6, 1979[2][1] (a 2006 police report cites her birth year as 1978[3]), better known as Foxy Brown, is an American rapper known for her solo work as well and numerous collaborations with other artists, and her brief stint as part of... Kimora Lee Simmons (born Kimora Lee Perkins on May 4, 1975[1]) is model, author, the head of design for Baby Phat, KLS and an occasional actress. ... Baby Phat is an urban fashion line of clothing and other items for women and girls designed by Kimora Lee Simmons. ... Lauryn Noel Hill (born May 25, 1975) is an American singer, rapper, musician, record producer and film actress. ... Eve Jihan Jeffers (born November 10, 1978), better known as Eve or E-V-E, is an American rapper, singer, and actress. ...

Bling-bling jewelry

Jewelry culture

In the mid- to late 1990s, platinum replaced gold as the metal of choice in hip hop fashion.^[3] Artists and fans alike wore platinum (or silver) jewelry, often embedded with diamonds. Jay-Z, Juvenile, and The Hot Boys were largely responsible for this trend.^[3] Platinum fronts also became popular; Cash Money Records executive/rapper Brian "Baby" Williams infamously has an entire mouthful of permanent platinum teeth. Others have fashioned grills, removable metal jewelled teeth coverings. With the advent of the Jewellery culture, the turn of the century established luxury brands made inroads into the hip hop market, with brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton making appearances in hip hop videos and films. Bling-bling jewelry Bling redirects here. ... This article is about the chemical element. ... This article is about the mineral. ... Jay-Z (aka the Jigga, HOV and Hova, born Shawn Carter on December 4, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York) is an African American rapper/hip hop artist and record label executive; one of the most popular and successful rappers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. ... Terius Gray (born March 25, 1975 in New Orleans, Louisiana) known by his stage name Juvenile, is an American rapper. ... The Hot Boys are a rap band from New Orleans. ... Cash Money Records is an American hip hop record label. ... Rapping is one of the elements of hip hop and the distinguishing feature of hip hop music; it is a form of rhyming lyrics spoken rhythmically over musical instruments, with a musical backdrop of sampling, scratching and mixing by DJs. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... In hip-hop culture, the term grills refers to removable cosmetic dental metal apparati featuring silver, gold, or platinum caps with diamond inlays (usually princess-cut diamonds) jewelled to be worn over the teeth. ... The House of Gucci, better known simply as Gucci, is an Italian iconic fashion and leather goods label. ... Louis vuitton was a great man he was born on fh 12 3845. ...

Modern Hip Hop Fashion (2000's Hip Hop fashion)

Kanye West performing in 2006 wearing a fitted sportcoat

In the 1990s and beyond, many hip hop artists and executives started their own fashion labels and clothing lines.^[8] Notable examples include Wu-Tang Clan (Wu-Wear), Russell Simmons (Phat Farm), Kimora Lee Simmons (Baby Phat), Diddy (Sean John),TI (AKOO), Apple Bottom Jeans (Nelly), Damon Dash and Jay-Z (Rocawear), 50 Cent (G-Unit Clothing), Eminem (Shady Limited), 2Pac (Makaveli) and OutKast (OutKast Clothing). Other prominent hip hop fashion companies have included Karl Kani and FUBU, Eckō, Girbaud, Enyce, Famous Stars and Straps, Bape, LRG, Timberland Boots, and Akademiks and South pole. Kanye Omari West (pronounced /kÉ‘njÉ›j/) (born June 8, 1977) is an American record producer and rapper who rose to fame in the mid 2000s. ... A sportcoat (also called a sports coat or sports jacket) is a tailored coat, similar in cut to a suit coat, but less restrictive, originally of a sturdy fabric for hunting and other outdoor sports. ... Wu-Tang redirects here. ... The Wu-Tang Clan is a New York-based rap group, consisting of nine American rappers. ... Russell Simmons (born October 4, 1957 in Queens, New York), is an American entrepreneur and record producer. ... Phat Farm Logo Phat Farm is an urban fashion line created by Russell Simmons, the founder of Def Jam in 1992. ... Kimora Lee Simmons (born Kimora Lee Perkins on May 4, 1975[1]) is model, author, the head of design for Baby Phat, KLS and an occasional actress. ... Baby Phat is an urban fashion line of clothing and other items for women and girls designed by Kimora Lee Simmons. ... Sean John Combs (born November 4, 1969[1]), known by his stage names Puff Daddy, Diddy, P. Diddy, and Puffy is an American rapper, record producer, actor, clothing designer and entrepreneur. ... Sean John is a clothing line founded by hip-hop mogul Sean Combs in 1998. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Damon Dash (born May 3, 1971 in Harlem, New York) is an African-American label executive; the former CEO and co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records with Shawn Jay-Z Carter and Kareem Biggs Burke. ... Jay-Z (aka the Jigga, HOV and Hova, born Shawn Carter on December 4, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York) is an African American rapper/hip hop artist and record label executive; one of the most popular and successful rappers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. ... Rocawear Logo Rocawear is an urban clothing label created in 1999 by Damon Dash, Kareem Biggs Burke & Jay-Z, heads of the hip hop label Roc-a-Fella Records. ... 50 cent redirects here. ... G-Unit is a rap group which consists of 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, Young Buck, (The) Game, R & B singer Olivia and, most recently, Spider Loc. ... Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), better known as Eminem or Slim Shady, is a Grammy and Academy Award-winning American rapper, record producer and actor from the Detroit, Michigan area. ... Shady Records is an American record label specializing in hip hop music. ... Years after his death, Tupac Shakur is still considered one of the most influential hip hop artists of all time. ... This article is about the hip hop group. ... FUBU logo FUBU is a major line of sportswear and the company of the same name. ... For the British electronics company, see EKCO *eckō unltd. ... Marithé François Girbaud is a French based clothing company founded in 1938 by husband and wife, François and Marithé Girbaud. ... Enyce is an American hip hop fashion label owned by Liz Claiborne Incorporated [1]. The label was established in New York City in March of 1996 by Evan Davis, Lando Felix and Tony Shellman. ... Insert non-formatted text here Famous Starts and Scraps (also known as FSAS) is an American clothing and accessory line created by Travis Barker, best known for being drummer of the pop punk band blink-182. ... A Bathing Ape (often called simply Bape) is a Japanese clothing company that specializes in urban streetwear. ... Lifted Research Group, also known as L-R-G Clothing, is an independent clothing and fashion design company which produces urban and skateboarding streetwear and accessories. ... Timberland (NYSE: TBL) (or more informally Timbs or Timbos) is a trademark for a number of lines of outdoors wear, primarily boots, manufactured by The Timberland Company. ... Akademiks (an intentional misspelling of academics) is an American brand of urban clothing popular with devotees of hip hop music. ... For other uses, see South Pole (disambiguation). ...

Today, Hip hop clothing is produced by popular and successful designers, who charge significant amounts for their products. Hip hop fashion is worn by a significant percentage of young people around the world, with a significant number of retailers that are dedicated to the sale of hip hop inspired fashions. Several web sites are dedicated to hard to find hip hop sneakers and apparel.

Websites like http://ratemyfresh.com show some of these new trends and fashion styles.

Recent trends

Common wearing shorter length t-shirt and tight jeans

Due to the recent trend in hip hop fashion to revert back to the "old school" gaining popularity, the clothing is becoming similar to early 80's form of dressing. It has geared toward a more Hipster-inspired style of dressing with a nod towards irony, and may include items such as slim-fit denim jeans, tighter-fitting "vintage style" t-shirts with shorter arm sleeves, polo shirts, sportcoats, woven button shirts, large ornamental belt buckles, cufflinks, skull and skeleton decorations, Ed Hardy and Sailor Jerry tattoo inspired motifs, elaborately decorated zip-up hoodies, trucker hats, lumberjack button-ups or plaid designed shirts, keffiyehs, and snow inspired fashions. Shorter length t-shirts have become involved in recent trends, in order to expose decorated belts and belt buckles and biker chains. Although the "baggy" style of dress remains relevant, some hip hoppers forego that particular style, opting for colorful fitted and hipster-inspired clothing as exemplified by the growing influence of rappers such as Kanye West, Common, and will.i.am,as well as the tighter-fitting skater influenced styles in the case of Pharrell and Lupe Fiasco. Even though in the real ghetto communities such as Los Angeles, these "skater" fashions are seen as gay or homosexual. Other re-emergent 80s trends include Members Only jackets, huge oversized chains, and large eyeglasses. Leather jackets also have seen a rise in popularity. Brands like Polo Ralph Lauren, American Eagle, Nautica, Hollister, Aeropostale, Lacoste, True Religion, Rock & Republic, and higher end brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada and Ralph Lauren Purple Label are very popular in Hip Hop fashion today. Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. ... In the 1990s and 2000s, the 1940s slang term hipster began being used in North America to describe young, well-educated urban middle class and upper class adults with leftist, liberal, or libertarian social and political views and interests in a non-mainstream fashion and cultural aesthetic. ... Ironic redirects here. ... Slim-fit pants (US) or Trousers (UK) have a snug fit through the legs and end in a small leg opening. ... Tennis Shirt A tennis shirt, also called a polo shirt or a golf shirt, is a T-shaped shirt with a collar, (typically) two or three buttons down a slit below the collar, two small slits on the bottom of either side, and an optional pocket. ... A sportcoat (also called a sports coat or sports jacket) is a tailored coat, similar in cut to a suit coat, but less restrictive, originally of a sturdy fabric for hunting and other outdoor sports. ... A shirt is a sort of top, i. ... Cufflinks are small objects used for keeping the cuffs of shirt sleeves together. ... Don Ed Hardy, 2005 Tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy was born in Costa Mesa, California in 1945. ... Norman Sailor Jerry Collins (1911-1973) Considered the foremost American tattoo artist of his time, Sailor Jerry is widely considered to the dominant figure in the art of tattooing as it is practiced in the USA today. ... For other uses, see Tattoo (disambiguation). ... A hoody (sometimes also spelled hoodie) is a pullover sweatshirt with a hood. ... A trucker hat. ... An Iraqi man wearing a predominantly red keffiyeh in a Charraweyya (‍چراوية) style. ... Kanye Omari West (pronounced /kɑnjɛj/) (born June 8, 1977) is an American record producer and rapper who rose to fame in the mid 2000s. ... Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. ... William James Adams, Jr. ... Skateboarders Skateboarding is the act of riding on and performing tricks with a skateboard. ... Pharrell Williams (born April 5, 1973) is an American producer, singer, rapper, and songwriter. ... Wasalu Muhammad Jaco (born February 16, 1982 in Chicago, Illinois) better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco, is an American rapper. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

Criticism of hip hop fashion

A DJ wearing a zip-up hoodie and checkerboard frame sunglasses.

Commentators from both inside and outside of the hip-hop community have criticized the cost of many of the accouterments of hip hop fashion. Chuck D of Public Enemy summarized the mentality of Hip hop fashion and some low-income youths as "Man, I work at McDonald's, but in order for me to feel good about myself I got to get a gold chain or I got to get a fly car in order to impress a sister or whatever."^[9] In his 1992 song "Us", Ice Cube rapped that "Us [African-Americans] will always sing the blues / 'cause all we care about is hairstyles and tennis shoes."^[10] Some fans have expressed disappointment with the increased amount of advertising for expensive hip-hop brands in hip-hop magazines.^[11] In one letter to the editor in Source magazine, a reader wrote that the magazine should "try showing some less expensive brands so heads will know they don't have to hustle, steal, or rob and blast shots for flyness."^[12] In fact, there were many highly-publicized robberies of hip-hop artists by the late 1990s.^[11] Guru of Gang Starr was robbed at gunpoint of his Rolex watch, Queen Latifah's car was car-jacked, and Prodigy was robbed at gunpoint of $300,000 in jewelry.^[11] For other meanings of DJ, see DJ (disambiguation). ... Man wearing a hoodie A hoodie (also hoody, bunnyhug), at one time hooded sweatshirt, is a heavy upper-body garment with a hood. ... Carlton Douglas Ridenhour (born August 1, 1960 in Brooklyn, New York), better known by his stage name, Chuck D, is an African-American rapper, author, and producer. ... Public Enemy, also known as PE, is a hip hop group from Long Island, New York, known for their politically charged lyrics, criticism of the media, and active interest in the concerns of the African American community. ... OShea Jackson (born June 15, 1969), better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American MC, songwriter, actor, screenwriter, and film director. ... Born July 17, 1966 in Boston, Massachusetts, Guru (and occasionally Baldhead Slick), is an American rapper, and the lyrical half of Gang Starr, together with DJ Premier. ... Gang Starr is an influential East Coast rap group that consists of Guru and DJ Premier. ... Latifah redirects here. ... Albert Johnson (born November 2, 1974), better known as Prodigy, is an American rapper and one-half of the hip-hop duo Mobb Deep with Havoc. ...

A few hip hop insiders, such as the members of Public Enemy, have made the deliberate choice not to don expensive jewelry as a statement against materialism.^[11] Public Enemy, also known as PE, is a hip hop group from Long Island, New York, known for their politically charged lyrics, criticism of the media, and active interest in the concerns of the African American community. ... Consumerist redirects here. ...

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