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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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Afghan vest worn by Jimi Hendrix

Shoes, worn by Celia Cruz

Black "Sex" jumpsuit owned by James Brown

Leather jacket worn by Bootsy Collins

Dress worn by Loretta Lynn

Adidas Sneakers, worn by B-Girl Laneski

Rainbow feather boa and shoulder pads cape worn by André 3000

Def Jam Jacket, worn by D-Rucka

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

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

Jacket, worn by Miles Davis

Zulu Nation Marcus Garvey Jacket

Hank Snow

Jacket made by Joe Emsley and worn by Miles Davis

Bob Dylan

Kangol Cap, worn by DJ Grandmaster Flash

Customized Jacket, worn by Crazy Legs

Purple dress designed by Oscar de la Renta and worn by Whitney Houston

Diana Dew

Mick and Keith "Riff" a.k.a. "Tuning"

Tuxedo jacket worn by Ray Charles

Felt hat with medallion worn by Bo Diddley

Suit Jacket worn by Bobby Rush

Roy Orbison

Red dress designed by Diane von Furstenberg and worn by Whitney Houston

The Beatles (USA) Ltd.

10 Brixton Pounds, Brixton, United Kingdom, ca 2011

Black, navy, and teal suit worn by Luther Vandross

Big Brother and the Holding Company with Janis Joplin

Krush Groove jacket


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