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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 7 Filter by term Exclude term
National Museum of American History 1 Filter by term Exclude term
National Portrait Gallery 1 Filter by term Exclude term

Resource Type

Dresses (garments) 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Photographs 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Loafers (TM) 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Pendants (jewelry) 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Portraits 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Trousers 1 Filter by term Exclude term
oxfords 1 Filter by term Exclude term

Culture

African Americans 7 Filter by term Exclude term

Date

1960s 1 Filter by term Exclude term
1990s 2 Filter by term Exclude term
2000s 1 Filter by term Exclude term

Place

United States 5 Filter by term Exclude term
North and Central America 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Louisiana 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Memphis 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Monroe 1 Filter by term Exclude term
New Orleans 1 Filter by term Exclude term
New York 1 Filter by term Exclude term
New York City 1 Filter by term Exclude term
North America 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Orleans Parish 1 Filter by term Exclude term

Set Name

National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection 7 Filter by term Exclude term
Clothing - Costume 4 Filter by term Exclude term
Clothing - Fashion and Historical 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Musical Crossroads 2 Filter by term Exclude term
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Black Fashion Museum Collection 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Civil Rights Movement 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Clothing & Accessories 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Culture and the Arts: Entertainment 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Currently not on view 1 Filter by term Exclude term

Topic

Clothing and dress 7 Filter by term Exclude term
Singers (Musicians) 6 Filter by term Exclude term
Music 4 Filter by term Exclude term
Design 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Fashion 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Instrumentalists (Musicians) 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Jazz (Music) 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Costume 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Musical instruments 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Rhythm and blues (Music) 2 Filter by term Exclude term

Rights & Restrictions

Usage conditions apply 4 Filter by term Exclude term
CC0 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Not determined 2 Filter by term Exclude term

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Remove Date: 1950s

Patsy Cline's Costume

Red and cream loafers designed by Pierre Cardin and worn by Fats Domino

The Two Kings, Elvis Presley with B.B. King at WDIA Goodwill Review, Memphis, TN

The Everly Brothers

Yellow cocktail dress designed by Don Loper and worn by Ella Fitzgerald

Silver pendant owned by Ginger Smock

Off-white oxford shoes worn by Cab Calloway

Black lace and rust satin cocktail dress worn by Billie Holiday

Beaded gown designed by Zelda Wynn for Eartha Kitt

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