3/31/11 Hip-Hop Fashion: A Tribute
In 2009, New Boyz in their hit single boasted, "Man I got colors that ain't even on the rainbow (x3)/ dudes think they're fresh but we ain't even in the same boat… my style is so retro/ so fresh yo/ I got the best clothes/ you still rocking Ecko."
Andre 3000
And they certainly spoke the truth. Starting in the 1980s, the new hip-hop generation, including the likes of Will Smith and the ladies of Salt N' Pepa, largely repopularized the hi-top sneaker and brought large gold jewelry and brightly colored sportswear into the fashion spotlight. Following in the 90s, Andre 3000 brought into vogue an old school look hip-hop look featuring argyles, plaids, straw boater, and jaunty bowtie.
Chanel Fall 1991
And now the sartorialists of the hip-hop world have brought their style right up into the present. Today's fashions include the infamous skinny jean and a new outcropping of cartoon-wear, along with the continuation of the classic canvas sneaker, name-emblazoned hoops, vibrant hoodies, and windbreakers. Check out these locations and get yo swag on...
kidrobot
118 Prince St.
Adidas Originals Store
136 Wooster St.
Benjamin Bixby at Barney's
236 W. 18th St.
The New Boyz and Sabi of the Bangz
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