Keeping Hip and Trendy
Even though hip hop fashion is more understated than hip hop fashion, it is still very important. You may not hear about it as much, or see as many ads with men as the fashion models, but fashion IS a man's world too, especially in the realm of hip hop.
Hip hop fashion has changed over the years, but there are a few staples that have not really changed. The b-boys know what they are. Baseball caps, under tees, t-shirts, loose fitting jeans and white sneakers seem as if they will never go out of style.
Of course, as with anything (especially fashions) even the most classic things get updated. New color schemes and textures come into play. Right now you see a lot of bright, almost neon colors, whereas in the early 90's it was blacks, reds, and greens, and other muted primary color, a tribute to the colors of Africa. In the 80's, the beginning of hip hop fashion, it was black and leather.
Baseball caps are not just a hip hop fashion, but an American classic that will never go away. The only thing that has changed is the fact that an actual baseball team need not be advertised on the hat. They can be plain, make a political statement, or have a brand or band logo on them. They are in fact a major money maker for many Hip Hop Fashion labels.
Plain white under shirts are worn by many more people than people in the hip hop world as well, but rock bands made it popular to wear them alone. Many a woman will tell you that it looks very sexy to see a man in nothing more than a clean white under tank, or "wife-beater", jeans, and white sneakers on.
The t-shirt is another American classic that has been commandeered by the hip hop world. Many people think of tees as strictly casual, but the world of fashion knows how to dress them up. Matching your t-shirt to your hat and shoes is, and has been for some time, quite popular in hip hop. Tees come in varieties never thought possible and aren't just casual any longer. Every major clothing brand has a plethora of tee shirts available to choose from.
By Yus
Even though hip hop fashion is more understated than hip hop fashion, it is still very important. You may not hear about it as much, or see as many ads with men as the fashion models, but fashion IS a man's world too, especially in the realm of hip hop.Hip hop fashion has changed over the years, but there are a few staples that have not really changed. The b-boys know what they are. Baseball caps, under tees, t-shirts, loose fitting jeans and white sneakers seem as if they will never go out of style.
Of course, as with anything (especially fashions) even the most classic things get updated. New color schemes and textures come into play. Right now you see a lot of bright, almost neon colors, whereas in the early 90's it was blacks, reds, and greens, and other muted primary color, a tribute to the colors of Africa. In the 80's, the beginning of hip hop fashion, it was black and leather.
Baseball caps are not just a hip hop fashion, but an American classic that will never go away. The only thing that has changed is the fact that an actual baseball team need not be advertised on the hat. They can be plain, make a political statement, or have a brand or band logo on them. They are in fact a major money maker for many Hip Hop Fashion labels.
Plain white under shirts are worn by many more people than people in the hip hop world as well, but rock bands made it popular to wear them alone. Many a woman will tell you that it looks very sexy to see a man in nothing more than a clean white under tank, or "wife-beater", jeans, and white sneakers on.
The t-shirt is another American classic that has been commandeered by the hip hop world. Many people think of tees as strictly casual, but the world of fashion knows how to dress them up. Matching your t-shirt to your hat and shoes is, and has been for some time, quite popular in hip hop. Tees come in varieties never thought possible and aren't just casual any longer. Every major clothing brand has a plethora of tee shirts available to choose from.
By Yus
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