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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

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

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

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

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

Yellow and black hat worn by Bootsy Collins

Photograph of Run, DMC, and Jam Master Jay

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

Public Enemy

Customized Sigma Gamma Rho Converse sneakers for member MC Lyte

White and pink MC Lyte Baby Phat sneakers

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Jacket made by Joe Emsley and worn by Miles Davis

Black platform ankle boots worn by Bootsy Collins

John Travolta

Clock worn by Flavor Flav

Photograph of Big Daddy Kane getting a shape up

Denim and suede suit jacket and bellbottoms worn by Charley Pride

Red, white, yellow, and blue Nike sneakers worn by Big Boi of Outkast

Photograph of LL Cool J and Russell Simmons at a fashion shoot for Rolling Stone


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