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Sean John, The Rise Of Hip Hop Fashion

October 28th, 2009

Sean John Combs, or more popularly known through his stage name as Diddy, is known to be one of the most popular hip-hop artist, record producer, actor, entrepreneur, dance, as well as for being one of the most popular founder of a men’s clothing line called sean john clothing. The sean john clothing is an urban clothing line founded in 1998 that grew to become one of the most popular and in-demand clothing lines today across the use, along with other brands such as rocawear and akademiks.

The sean john clothing was inspired by Combs’ passion for the new and the hottest fashion. Other than rapping, Sean John Combs has also been known for his unique sense of style. It was in the height of his success that new and profound fashion is needed to propel the hip-hop culture. It was in that time that Sean John Combs, along with other names such as FUBU and Karl Kani, introduced new styles into the forefront of hip hop fashion. Read more...

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Dressing Up in Hip Hop

October 23rd, 2009

From baggy jeans and bling blings to classic gangster-inspired suits and bowler hats, a distinct and evolving fashion style has always been an indispensable element of the hip hop industry. Hip hop fashion traces its roots to the clothing style of African-American youths. Since then it has drawn its influences from hip hop scenes in different parts of the United States, from California to New York, as well as from various elements of underground and popular culture.

One of the earlier clothing styles in hip hop was the sportswear coupled with conspicuous jewelry which became the signature look for old school rap. Tracksuits, bomber jackets, berets, Doc Martens, and sneakers were some of the common apparel then. Men sported gold chains while women wore large gold earrings. The sports apparel of Adidas, Nike, and Le Coq Sportif were some of the commonly patronized brands in the 1980s. The 1990s saw the growing popularity of more sportswear from Tommy Hilfiger, DKNY, Polo, Calvin Klein, and Nautica. This particular fashion style became known as the urban streetwear and was further supplied by such brands as FUBU, Ecko Unlimited, Walker Wear, and Boss Jeans.

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