Hip-Hop's Perpetual Influence on Fashion is Honored at Black Style Now Exhibit
Whether we're talking about Tina Turner's micro minis from the 60s or Lil' Kim's infamous purple dress from 1999's MTV Video Music Awards, African Americans have always approaced fashion fearlessly. The Black Style Now exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York celebrates this bold and beautiful flare by tracing the evolution of high fashion and street wear in New York City through the decades, underlining hip-hop's impact on style.
The exhibit is being curated by Micheal Henry Adams and Michael McCollom, and features 50 mannequins dressed in brands such as Sean John and Phat Farm, along with garments worn by black style setters such as Beyonce, Diddy, Lil' Kim, and LL Cool 
J. Jewelry, accessories, footwear, and clothing by major hop-hop mega brands are also on view, along with photograhs of fashion icons past and present.
Possibly the most famous collaboration between fasion and inner-city culture occurred in the 80s when Run-D.M.C.'s Adidas sneakers became the group's trademark, even inspriring their lyrics (" I like to sport 'em that's why I bought 'em").
The Black Style Now exhibit runs through Feb 19th at the Museum of the City of New York located at 1220 5th Ave. New York, NY 10029. (212) 534-1672. www.mcny.org/ $5-$20.
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