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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.


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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

Pat Evans and Isaac Hayes

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

Chromogenic print of Run-DMC in neon tracksuits

Def Jam Jacket, worn by D-Rucka

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

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

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

Photograph of Run, DMC, and Jam Master Jay

Photograph of Queen Latifah during the filming of "Fly Girl" video

Public Enemy

Jacket, worn by Miles Davis

Customized Sigma Gamma Rho Converse sneakers for member MC Lyte

White and pink MC Lyte Baby Phat sneakers


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