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Free Stylin'
How Hip Hop Changed the Fashion Industry
Buch von Elena Romero
Sprache: Englisch

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This book sources interviews with scholars, urban designers, music experts, financial analysts, retailers, and hip hop celebrities to chronicle the compelling story of how hip hop transformed the fashion world and exploded into a $3 billion clothing industry.
For years, designers and manufacturers took cues from the streets to enhance their clothing lines, but before the 1980s the urban consumer was never recognized as a viable demographic. In a push to appeal to young customers, the fashion industry began hiring and backing talented African American designers and entrepreneurs. This seemingly unconventional union made business sense: seasoned fashion executives brought proven track records, while aspiring designers provided street credibility and a fresh perspective on design. The end result: a multi-billion dollar industry.

This book traces the fascinating unfolding of hip hop fashion from its roots to the present day. It explores how hip hop transitioned from "the hood" to the runway; how race, ethnicity, and culture played into commercialism; how celebrities impacted the fashion industry; and what ultimately led major department stores to jump on the urban bandwagon. Utilizing the author's journalistic lens and based upon interviews with urban fashion designers, entrepreneurs, fashion veterans, trend forecasters, and hip hop celebrities, each chapter is akin to an oral history that provides not just facts but also invaluable analysis and historical perspective.
This book sources interviews with scholars, urban designers, music experts, financial analysts, retailers, and hip hop celebrities to chronicle the compelling story of how hip hop transformed the fashion world and exploded into a $3 billion clothing industry.
For years, designers and manufacturers took cues from the streets to enhance their clothing lines, but before the 1980s the urban consumer was never recognized as a viable demographic. In a push to appeal to young customers, the fashion industry began hiring and backing talented African American designers and entrepreneurs. This seemingly unconventional union made business sense: seasoned fashion executives brought proven track records, while aspiring designers provided street credibility and a fresh perspective on design. The end result: a multi-billion dollar industry.

This book traces the fascinating unfolding of hip hop fashion from its roots to the present day. It explores how hip hop transitioned from "the hood" to the runway; how race, ethnicity, and culture played into commercialism; how celebrities impacted the fashion industry; and what ultimately led major department stores to jump on the urban bandwagon. Utilizing the author's journalistic lens and based upon interviews with urban fashion designers, entrepreneurs, fashion veterans, trend forecasters, and hip hop celebrities, each chapter is akin to an oral history that provides not just facts but also invaluable analysis and historical perspective.
Über den Autor
Elena Romero teaches fashion journalism and a myriad of media courses as adjunct assistant professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Zusammenfassung
A multicultural bibliography containing significant materials from the fields of history, music, culture, and fashion
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Foreword by Daymond John
Author's Note
Acknowledgments
1. A Century of Style
2. Fresh Dressed
3. The Revolution Will Be Publicized
4. Solidarity in Cross Colours
5. Brooklyn's Finest
6. Tailor-Made
7. Hip Hopreneurs
8. How FUBU Changed the World
9. Hip Hop Hooray
10. Urban Luxe-A Sean John Story
11. They Got Fashion Game
12. White Behind the Brands
13. The Ecko, The Rhino, and the Empire That Marc Built
14. Dollars and Sense
Epilogue
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2012
Genre: Kunst
Rubrik: Kunst & Musik
Thema: Innenarchitektur & Design
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9780313386466
ISBN-10: 0313386463
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: HC gerader Rücken kaschiert
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Romero, Elena
Hersteller: Praeger
Maße: 240 x 161 x 19 mm
Von/Mit: Elena Romero
Erscheinungsdatum: 06.04.2012
Gewicht: 0,577 kg
Artikel-ID: 107012371
Über den Autor
Elena Romero teaches fashion journalism and a myriad of media courses as adjunct assistant professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Zusammenfassung
A multicultural bibliography containing significant materials from the fields of history, music, culture, and fashion
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Foreword by Daymond John
Author's Note
Acknowledgments
1. A Century of Style
2. Fresh Dressed
3. The Revolution Will Be Publicized
4. Solidarity in Cross Colours
5. Brooklyn's Finest
6. Tailor-Made
7. Hip Hopreneurs
8. How FUBU Changed the World
9. Hip Hop Hooray
10. Urban Luxe-A Sean John Story
11. They Got Fashion Game
12. White Behind the Brands
13. The Ecko, The Rhino, and the Empire That Marc Built
14. Dollars and Sense
Epilogue
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2012
Genre: Kunst
Rubrik: Kunst & Musik
Thema: Innenarchitektur & Design
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9780313386466
ISBN-10: 0313386463
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: HC gerader Rücken kaschiert
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Romero, Elena
Hersteller: Praeger
Maße: 240 x 161 x 19 mm
Von/Mit: Elena Romero
Erscheinungsdatum: 06.04.2012
Gewicht: 0,577 kg
Artikel-ID: 107012371
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