Celebrated stylist Nicola Formichetti may be a driving force behind Lady Gaga‘s fashion takeover, but he’s hardly a fan of the growing influence celebrities wield over the fashion industry. “Theres way too much celebrity in fashion,” Formichetti recently told T magazine. “I dont really like working with celebrities, so I try to… Read more »
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The views expressed inside this editorial aren’t necessarily the views of AllHipHop.com or its employees. I will never forget the experience of being invited in the Fall of 1995, by Nas to visit him while he was recording tracks (in November at Sony Music Studios) for his highly anticipated album, It Was Written. We had… Read more »
The views expressed inside this editorial aren’t necessarily the views of AllHipHop.com or its employees. Up in them five-star tellies, saying two-mic rhymes/ Be them average MCs of the times/ Unlike them/ We craft gems/ De La Soul ft. MF Doom, Rock Co. Kane Flow, The Grind Date, 2004. Call him Jay Electronica or… Read more »
There is a new boss in town at Evisu, and he is changing things up for the premium Japanese streetwear brand. Scott Morrison is now the global CEO of Evisu, and he is steering the brand away from its urban look to a more “all-American” style. Although he plans to keep “touches… Read more »
We recently listed “The 10 Most Fashionable Men Of 2009”, and now it’s time to shine the spotlight on their female counterparts. The legs of one of our most fashionable women The basis for this list is the same as the men – women who get their street as well as their red… Read more »
Doesn’t it seem like every year there’s always a Best and Worst list to cap of every year end? Well, I couldn’t stand by and let these lists go on without adding my own list of “predictions” for the New Year. They say I’m a Drama Queen, but it’s not my fault I have… Read more »
What we have based this list on are men who can effortlessly go from fresh street wear to dapper formal wear. It includes rappers, an athlete, and a couple of R&B crooners. We also took into consideration those who take risks once in a while – so necessary when it comes to fashion! … Read more »
The views expressed inside this editorial aren’t necessarily the views of AllHipHop.com or its employees. Rebellion Hip-Hop: We Bid One Decade Adieu & Welcome Another (Spoiler Alert)! And we are alive in amazing times/ Delicate hearts, diabolical minds/ Mos Def, Life in Marvelous Times, The Ecstatic, 2009 We can take a stroll down… Read more »
The New Boyz (Ben J and Legacy) hit the freezing cold streets of New York City recently in a funny attempt to sell their new line of t-shirts. The New Boyz The Cali kids try everything from their signature jerkin’ to outright pleading, pitching their tees to harsh New Yorkers in hilarious efforts… Read more »
Maybe you havent seen it coming. Maybe it snuck up on you. But out of nowhere, the run-of-the-mill Big and Tall community let go of their bland prehistoric colors schemes, oversized t-shirts and sweat suits, and emerged as fashion trendsetters. You could turn to any sports channel and watch as stars like Lebron James, enter… Read more »
For years about 7 to be exact – I have entertained the argument that Hip-Hop sales have declined primarily because of the Internet. While that is true today, I have maintained that the blame for the cause of the sales drought belongs somewhere other than file sharing, mp3s and ipods. As the Fourth-Quarter of… Read more »
No Agreement: The Hypocritical Commercialization of Felas Legacy No agreement today/ No agreement tomorrow/ Fela Anikulapo Kuti (With Africa 70), No Agreement, No Agreement, 1977. Im sorry: It’s not enough to simply watch Music is the Weapon, or pour through Michael Veals impressive biography, Fela: The Life And Times Of An African Musical Icon,… Read more »
We recently highlighted major trends of 2009 in the urban market. Now it’s time to focus in on key pieces of the year and vote on whether they have longevity or not. Cassie Cassie is rocking one of them above – the romper. This one piece delight is made in all different fabrics… Read more »
As featured in Complex.com‘s “Buy It Now” feature, Pomé boots are fire, and now available on DrJays.com! Originally built for an avid country side outdoors man, and gradually transforming into a city bound commuter style, the duck boot has been with us for decades. Pomé brings to you a classic… Read more »
I know I am going to be a big bowl of depression when I say this one, but I have to say it. In saying it, I know I am going to be called a hater and a bunch of other colorful that people use to cover up their intellectual shortcomings. But it is time… Read more »
