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Music and Fashion: Culture in Conversation

Musicians often use fashion to set themselves apart with a signature look. Music and fashion influence each other, and they reflect and impact the culture at large.

Museum / Unit

National Museum of African American History and Culture 79 Filter by term Exclude term
National Museum of American History 22 Filter by term Exclude term
National Portrait Gallery 4 Filter by term Exclude term
Smithsonian Channel 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Smithsonian Music 1 Filter by term Exclude term

Resource Type

Dresses (garments) 19 Filter by term Exclude term
jackets 14 Filter by term Exclude term
Trousers 11 Filter by term Exclude term
Jackets (garments) 7 Filter by term Exclude term
Shoes (footwear) 7 Filter by term Exclude term
Hats 6 Filter by term Exclude term
Coats (garments) 4 Filter by term Exclude term
Costume 4 Filter by term Exclude term
Boots 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Ensembles (costume) 3 Filter by term Exclude term

Culture

African Americans 79 Filter by term Exclude term
Latin Americans 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Mexican Americans 1 Filter by term Exclude term

Date

1930s 2 Filter by term Exclude term
1940s 4 Filter by term Exclude term
1950s 7 Filter by term Exclude term
1960s 9 Filter by term Exclude term
1970s 19 Filter by term Exclude term
1980s 29 Filter by term Exclude term
1990s 30 Filter by term Exclude term
2000s 23 Filter by term Exclude term
2010s 9 Filter by term Exclude term

Place

United States 31 Filter by term Exclude term
North and Central America 25 Filter by term Exclude term
California 9 Filter by term Exclude term
New York City 7 Filter by term Exclude term
Los Angeles 5 Filter by term Exclude term
Asia 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Texas 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Beverly Hills 2 Filter by term Exclude term
China 2 Filter by term Exclude term
District of Columbia 2 Filter by term Exclude term

Set Name

National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection 79 Filter by term Exclude term
Clothing - Costume 56 Filter by term Exclude term
Musical Crossroads 27 Filter by term Exclude term
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053 27 Filter by term Exclude term
Clothing - Fashion and Historical 24 Filter by term Exclude term
Culture and the Arts: Entertainment 14 Filter by term Exclude term
Music & Musical Instruments 14 Filter by term Exclude term
Cultures & Communities 8 Filter by term Exclude term
Clothing & Accessories 7 Filter by term Exclude term
Highlights from the Culture and the Arts Collection 7 Filter by term Exclude term

Topic

Clothing and dress 86 Filter by term Exclude term
Costume 41 Filter by term Exclude term
Singers (Musicians) 41 Filter by term Exclude term
Music 39 Filter by term Exclude term
Design 27 Filter by term Exclude term
Fashion 27 Filter by term Exclude term
Instrumentalists (Musicians) 21 Filter by term Exclude term
Rhythm and blues (Music) 21 Filter by term Exclude term
Hip-hop (Music) 19 Filter by term Exclude term
Musical instruments 16 Filter by term Exclude term

Rights & Restrictions

Not determined 41 Filter by term Exclude term
Usage conditions apply 34 Filter by term Exclude term
CC0 33 Filter by term Exclude term

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Remove Resource Type: Photographs

Red suit owned by James Brown

Pair of white and black Run-D.M.C. Superstar 80s sneakers made by Adidas

Dress worn by Celia Cruz

Lavender heeled boots worn by Prince

Pink, green, and gold floral brocade costume worn by Little Richard

Afghan vest worn by Jimi Hendrix

Costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle

Shoes, worn by Celia Cruz

Black "Sex" jumpsuit owned by James Brown

Linda Ramone's Punk Rock Style

Rainbow wig worn by George Clinton

Leather jacket worn by Bootsy Collins

Dress worn by Loretta Lynn

Adidas Sneakers, worn by B-Girl Laneski

Lavender satin ensemble worn by Prince

Kangol hat worn by The Kangol Kid

Rainbow feather boa and shoulder pads cape worn by André 3000

Def Jam Jacket, worn by D-Rucka

Jacket and pants worn by MC Hammer in music video for "They Put Me in the Mix"

Madonna

Cream duster coat designed by Manuel Cuevas and worn by George Clinton

Bootsy Collins style star-shaped mirrored lens sunglasses

Patsy Cline's Costume

Puma Sneakers, worn by B-Girl Laneski

Selena's Leather Outfit

Elvis Presley

Mock turtleneck and pants costume worn by Verdine White of Earth, Wind, & Fire

Yellow and black hat worn by Bootsy Collins

Stage costume worn by Jermaine Jackson

Elton John

Jacket, worn by Miles Davis

Customized Sigma Gamma Rho Converse sneakers for member MC Lyte

White and pink MC Lyte Baby Phat sneakers

Zulu Nation Marcus Garvey Jacket

Jacket made by Joe Emsley and worn by Miles Davis

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