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Fashion Killa: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion

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Book Synopsis: A cinematic narrative of glamour, grit, luxury, and luck, Fashion Killa draws on exclusive interviews with the leaders of the fashion world to tell the story of the hip-hop artists, designers, stylists, and unsung heroes who fought the power and reinvented style around the world over the last fifty years.

Set in the sartorial scenes of New York, Paris, and beyond, music journalist Sowmya Krishnamurthy's reporting on the intersecting histories of hip-hop and contemporary fashion focuses on the risk takers and rebels—the artists, designers, stylists, models, and tastemakers—who challenged a systemic power structure and historically reinvented the worlds of prêt-à-porter and haute couture.

Fashion Killa is a classic tale of a modern renaissance; of an exclusionary industry gate-crashed by innovators; of impresarios—Sean “Diddy” Combs, Dapper Dan, Virgil Abloh—hoisting hip-hop from the streets to the stratosphere; of supernovas—Lil’ Kim, Cardi B, and Kimora Lee Simmons—allying with kingmakers—Anna Wintour, Donatella Versace, Tommy Hilfiger, and Ralph Lauren; of traditionalist fashion houses—Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Saint Laurent—transformed into temples of rap gods.

Krishnamurthy explores the connections between the DIY hip-hop scene and the exclusive upper-echelons of high fashion. She discusses the sociopolitical forces that defined fashion and tracks the influence of music and streetwear on the most exclusive (and exclusionary) luxury brands. At the intersection of cultural commentary and oral history, Fashion Killa commemorates the contributions of hip-hop to music, fashion, and our culture at large.

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Are you ready to dive into the captivating world where hip-hop meets high fashion? Look no further than Fashion Killa: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion. This cinematic narrative takes you on a journey through the gritty streets of New York, the fashion-forward scenes of Paris, and beyond, as it unravels the untold stories of the movers and shakers who defied the norms and reshaped the style industry over the past half-century.

Written by renowned music journalist Sowmya Krishnamurthy, Fashion Killa unveils a unique perspective on the intersection between hip-hop and contemporary fashion. Through exclusive interviews with the trailblazers of the fashion world, Krishnamurthy highlights the risk takers and rebels who challenged the established power structure and turned the fashion industry on its head.

From Sean "Diddy" Combs to Virgil Abloh, Fashion Killa showcases the rise of hip-hop impresarios who transformed a genre from the streets to the stratosphere of high fashion. Alongside these visionaries, icons like Lil' Kim, Cardi B, and Kimora Lee Simmons aligned themselves with fashion powerhouses like Anna Wintour and Donatella Versace, creating an unstoppable force that forever changed the fashion landscape.

But Fashion Killa doesn't stop there. Krishnamurthy delves deep into the sociopolitical forces that shaped the fashion industry, exploring the influence of music and streetwear on the most prestigious luxury brands. Discover how traditional fashion houses like Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Saint Laurent underwent a transformation, embracing the culture and energy of hip-hop to reach a whole new audience.

Come and celebrate the rich contributions of hip-hop to the worlds of music, fashion, and culture with Fashion Killa. This extraordinary book is an ode to the innovators and game-changers who defied the odds, broke down barriers, and paved the way for a new era of style. Get your copy today and immerse yourself in a world that will leave you inspired and in awe.

Get your copy of Fashion Killa now and be a part of the revolution!

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