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Book Synopsis: On a hot summer night in August of 1973, DJ Kool Herc and his sister, Cindy, put on a “back to school jam” in the rec room of their apartment block at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the West Bronx. The rest is history. The birth of hip hop rippled out across the globe, influencing music and fashion for generations.
“Fresh Fly Fabulous: 50 Years of Hip Hop Style” draws on the experiences and memories of those who were there, from a foreword by Slick Rick, to interviews with Disco Fever club owner Sal Abbatiello and designers Dapper Dan and April Walker, to chapters from Vibe stylist Emil Wilbekin and former editor of The Source Kim Osorio. Topics cover the range of hip hop’s influential style over the past half century, tracing the evolution from early hip hop style, born of aspiration, individuality, and practicality to contemporary fashion steeped in luxury brands.
Hip hop style is a local story, told through spotlights on Times Square as an early fashion space, as well as an international phenomenon, shown in the prominence of hip hop fashion leaders on red carpets. Inventiveness, the art of the remix, and a diverse set of influences are consistent themes in sections that examine hip hop style from hair and nails to shoes and sneakers.
“Fresh Fly Fabulous” is the definitive source for hip hop style, brought to life by the groundbreaking photographers who captured it firsthand, including Janette Beckman, Jamel Shabazz, and Ernie Paniccioli.
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Step into the world of hip hop style with Fresh Fly Fabulous: 50 Years of Hip Hop Style. This captivating book takes you on a journey through the evolution of fashion and music that originated from the streets of the West Bronx. From the iconic back to school jam held by DJ Kool Herc to the global influence hip hop has had on music and fashion, this book is the ultimate guide to the cultural phenomenon.
Fresh Fly Fabulous features firsthand accounts from industry legends, including a foreword by Slick Rick and interviews with Disco Fever club owner Sal Abbatiello and renowned designers Dapper Dan and April Walker. Gain insights from Vibe stylist Emil Wilbekin and former editor of The Source Kim Osorio, as they delve into the range of hip hop style over the past half-century.
Discover how hip hop fashion evolved from its humble beginnings of aspiration, individuality, and practicality to become a force in the luxury brands market. Explore the local roots of hip hop fashion in spots like Times Square, as well as its global impact on red carpets around the world. Throughout the book, you'll find consistent themes of inventiveness, the art of remix, and a diverse set of influences.
Fresh Fly Fabulous showcases the incredible work of groundbreaking photographers such as Janette Beckman, Jamel Shabazz, and Ernie Paniccioli, who have captured the essence of hip hop style throughout the years. Immerse yourself in their stunning imagery that brings the vibrancy and energy of hip hop fashion to life.
Don't miss out on this definitive source for hip hop style. Whether you're a die-hard fan or someone looking to expand their fashion knowledge, Fresh Fly Fabulous: 50 Years of Hip Hop Style is a must-have book for your collection. Get your copy today and be inspired by the cultural phenomenon that has shaped music and fashion for generations.
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