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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 10 Filter by term Exclude term
National Museum of American History 1 Filter by term Exclude term

Resource Type

jackets 4 Filter by term Exclude term
Costume 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Shirts 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Suits (main garments) 2 Filter by term Exclude term
jean jackets 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Ensembles (costume) 1 Filter by term Exclude term
turtleneck sweaters 1 Filter by term Exclude term

Culture

African Americans 10 Filter by term Exclude term

Date

1950s 1 Filter by term Exclude term
1960s 1 Filter by term Exclude term
1970s 4 Filter by term Exclude term
1980s 1 Filter by term Exclude term
1990s 3 Filter by term Exclude term
2000s 2 Filter by term Exclude term

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United States 5 Filter by term Exclude term
North and Central America 4 Filter by term Exclude term
Galveston 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Texas 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Asia 1 Filter by term Exclude term
California 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Detroit 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Michigan 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Moscow 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Russia 1 Filter by term Exclude term

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Clothing - Costume 10 Filter by term Exclude term
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection 10 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
Afrofuturism 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Clothing & Accessories 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Clothing - Fashion and Historical 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Culture and the Arts: Entertainment 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Music & Musical Instruments 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Popular Entertainment 1 Filter by term Exclude term

Topic

Clothing and dress 11 Filter by term Exclude term
Costume 5 Filter by term Exclude term
Instrumentalists (Musicians) 5 Filter by term Exclude term
Music 5 Filter by term Exclude term
Design 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Rhythm and blues (Music) 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Singers (Musicians) 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Soul (Music) 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Composers (Musicians) 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Country (Music) 2 Filter by term Exclude term

Rights & Restrictions

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CC0 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Usage conditions apply 3 Filter by term Exclude term

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Remove Resource Type: Trousers

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

Lavender satin ensemble worn by Prince

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

Patsy Cline's Costume

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

Stage costume worn by Jermaine Jackson

Denim and suede suit jacket and bellbottoms worn by Charley Pride

Black, navy, and teal suit worn by Luther Vandross

Brown pin-striped suit worn by Sammy Davis Jr.

Purple leather trousers worn by Bernie Worrell of Parliament-Funkadelic

Denim suit jacket and bellbottoms with red embroidery worn by Charley Pride

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