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Discover 5 Hip Hop Fashion Statements That Are Still Relevant To This Day!
Hip Hop Hooray!
Why Does Some Hip Hop Fashion Statements Survive The Test Of Time?
When it comes to style, we clearly have to thank some of our favorite rappers for the Hip Hop fashion statements they made early in the 90’s and 2000’s. Yves St-Laurent said this famous line :
“Fashions fade, style is eternal” and a couple decades later it still applies!
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Hip Hop is much more than music as you know. We’ve seen countless of artists, movements and trends coming from this culture which make Hip Hop one of the most impactful music genre of all time.
Today we will overview some of the most iconic Hip Hop fashion statements that have survived the test of time.
#1-Tupac’s Bandana & Nose Ring
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Bandanas have been around since forever but Tupac had this “je ne sais quoi” when he used to rock them. It was more than a tissue with designs, it was his signature.
Tupac was a rebel at heart and he wanted the world to be aware of that. I always felt like his bandanas were more than just a fashion statement to him, it was a symbol of his revolution. Simply put, Chevarra had the beret, Malcom X had the glasses and Tupac had the bandana.
As for the nose ring, even though today it seems like a small statement, Tupac was very avant-gardist with this choice of accessory. Hip Hop at that time wasn’t as tolerant as it is today especially if you rocked something that was quote on quote “for ladies”.
#2-Biggie Smalls’ Coogi Sweater & Jesus Piece
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Biggie is definitely one of my top 5 artists when it comes to Hip Hop. Unfortunately, a few people acknowledge the “One More Chance” emcee for his sense of style.
Regardless of his size, Biggie knew how to carry himself and still have an aura that matched his incredible confidence. Whether he’ll admit or not, I always believed that Rick Ross had his swagger from Biggie.
The Coogi sweater was much more than a rhyme in “Big Poppa“, it became a tradition in the Hip Hop community. From rappers to rappers, regardless of their city, background or style, they all know that wearing this particular sweater is an homage to Biggie.
The Jesus Piece is a tradition in itself also, it’s hard to pinpoint who rocked it first but Biggie definitely had something to do with the fact that it gained popularity as fast as lightning even to this day (remember the wood version introduced by Jay Z a couple years ago?).
#3-50 Cent & The Durag (believe it or not, it’s actually coming back!)
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We can debate on this all we want but 50 cent was the UNDENIABLE king of the durag back in 2003. I was always amazed about how many times or ways he found to rock them. It would match his clothes, stay under a hat or he would let it loose with a headband on top of it.
The reason why the durag even made the list is because we couldn’t help but think about Channel’s strange attempt to make it a high end product 2 years ago. Indeed, they branded it as the “Urban Tie Cap” which is hilarious in itself right?
Twitter Savages came out of the trenches on this one!
https://twitter.com/KingMicahthe1st/status/663479503922991105
#UrbanTieCap #lividmagazine
Dear fashion industry,
That is clearly a #durag & you don't understand the purpose of it pic.twitter.com/HGTXiJnaap— Daily Ferguson (@dailyferguson) September 17, 2014
We’ve been to New York recently and it felt like 2003 wherever we were going to. Believe me when I say this, the “Urban Tie Cap” or durag as we call it will eventually come back (ironically enough, “I got a feeling“-Black Eyed Peace is playing in the background as I’m writing this).
#4- Rappers And Their Obssession For Sportswear
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I don’t know if Nike and Adidas really acknowledge that but I always felt like a major part of their commercial success is the fact that Hip Hop and streetwear culture have embraced their products. Sneakers, jerseys, track suits and crewnecks were initially made to enhance athletes’ performances. Just imagine what would be your style now without any of these!
That’s the real power of Hip Hop. Rappers or groups like N.W.A, Snoop Dogg, Wu Tang Clan & more have contributed a lot to implement sportswear in their day to day style. Today brands like Puma can even make it to Paris Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week which is amazing!
Reminder: Let’s not forget that MLB hats really took off when Hip Hop came in the picture!
5# Extravagant Jewellery
Cc: Jay Z
We got to give this to rappers, they made jewellery a significant aspect of the Hip Hop culture. grills, rings, rope chains and anything made of gold or diamonds have impacted fashion in so many different ways.
Of course we don’t really recommend you to have a multiple chains around your neck but adding some discrete accessories and jewellery is a good option to give your outfits a finishing touch.
Hip Hop Hooray!
Beside the durag’s comeback jokes, it’s amazing to see how Hip Hop brought so many things to the table fashion wise. I personaly feel like sometimes those Hip Hop fashion statements doesn’t get enough recognition in the fashion world and this lends us to stuff like the “Urban Tie Cap” (we need explanations Channel!).
Do you think there are other trends that Hip Hop contributed to bring to the scene? What do you think about our selection Hip Hop fashion statements? Would you still rock them or not?
Let us know in the comment section now!
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Sports Experts Might Be Your Go To For Your Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts
A Different Kind Of Valentine’s Day
Sports Experts’ Valentine’s Day Guide Is Your Life Saver This Year
Whether you believe in it or not, Valentine’s Day is your occasion to show appreciation for your significant other. Perhaps, when you’ve went through tons of flowers and chocolate; looking at Sports Experts as a potential place for a nice gift is not that farfetched.
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To make it easy for you to navigate through their wide selection. They’ve put together a guide that brings together some of ideas for him and her.
To make it even easier for our readers, we’ve handpicked our favorite items that should make it to whatever you have planned on February 14th.
#1 Fitbit Versa
Cc: Sports Experts
Price : 199,99$
If I’m with you, I want you be happy, fulfilled and most of all H-E-A-L-T-H-Y . That’s exactly what you get with the Fitbit versa, a slick design and all the functionalities to take your fitness to the next level. It doesn’t hurt that the watch is currently on discount either.
#2 Skates
cC: Sports Experts
Price Range: 41,99$- 159,99$
There’s something about outdoor activities during the winter time. You won’t miss by getting yourself his/hers pairs of skates. There are plenty skate rinks sprinkled around the city just waiting for you.
#3 Adidas Matching Outfits
Cc: Sports Experts
Price Range: 54,99$- 104,99$
It’s a ”To Each His Own” moment but if that’s what you’re into or if you just want to spice things up your way to your date, this might be a good surprise.
#4 A Gopro
Cc: Sports Experts
Price: 529,99 $
First off, it was a shocker to me that Sports Experts actually has Gopros but if you want to capture moments with your significant other and let him or her explore their creativity, this is the one!
#5 A Yoga Matte
Cc: Sports Experts
Price: 69,99$
Let’s try something different for 2021, how about trading your usual dinner at home with candles for a nice and serene yoga session. You have to switch things up sometimes ladies and gents.
For more ideas and suggestions, go check their guide on the Sports Experts website.
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The End Of An Era And A New Start: Dress To Kill Magazine Goes Digital
A New World Order
I hate to break it down to you so abruptly but the world is changing, the world as we knew it, the way we consume, the way we think and even that good old Dress To Kill magazine is going through it.
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As a young and inexperienced blogger back in 2016, I felt deep in my earth that paper was a dying medium and that the internet was about to carry the torch.
a hundreds of blog posts later, multiple attempts at building an online presence and literally trying to digitize the aesthetics & creativity I saw in magazines growing up.
I must admit 2 things: 1. what it takes to make fashion or information enjoyable is very hard to put together and 2 building an audience on or offline is a GREAT feat.
I grew to admire and respect my peers in traditional media because they made the most out of nothing at a time where Facebook and all those outlets were not a thing.
In case you didn’t know, Dress To Kill magazine is not your average magazine by any shape or form.
Promoting Canadian art and fashion from province to province was something seemingly unthinkable but they got it done.
From iconic covers with Lenny Kravitz and more iconic nights at le Mount Stephen to bring the whole industry under the same roof, DTK got it done.
Don’t take what I’m saying as a farewell note because today actually mark a rebirth for the publication.
Indeed, while the world was going all over the place, they went on a well thought out rebrand.
As you might have guessed, the biggest take away from this is the stoppage of the paper version of the magazine.
The focus is now digital but as I told you earlier, DTK doesn’t go halfway.
Their new platform will include an online boutique which once again is going to focus on shedding light on Canadian creators for men and women.
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Do you think more magazines are going to make a full transition to digital?
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We Ask A Personal Development Coach How To Overcome The Ins and Outs Of The Crisis
It’s all about your point of view
Everything You Need to Know Through The Lens Of A Personal Development Coach
I’m always amazed at how people like to stigmatize the role or relevance of a personal development coach. They’re quick to label it a scam, a fad, something based on nothing but little they did know, they’re coaches around the world who impacts millions and millions of people in a life changing way. I was looking for the equivalent of a Tony Robbins in Quebec, my research undoubtedly came back to the same name: Marc Dumaine.
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Mr Dumaine is more than a personal development coach, he’s a man with a story.
Not your average story either. From overcoming alcohol and drug abuse to obtaining a MBA to running campaigns for some of the biggest corporations in this province. Here’s a man of many battles.
Honorable mention too, these days Marc is focused on creating an international platform to impact as many people he possibly can.
The bottom line is this. This personal development coach is not unfamiliar with trials and tribulations, changes and transitions.
That’s why to me, in a time like this where everything is doing a 180 degree, I had to pick his brain and ask him how can you and I get over.
In this Q&A, we indeed ask Marc Dumaine about several things such as how to bounce back from the crisis, his keys to success and much more.
QUESTIONS FOR MARC DUMAINE
#1 How did you figure yourself out as a future entrepreneur and what was the key factor that made you take that route?I was always an artist at heart and found that I didn’t it in any mole. After completing my MBA, I realized that my biggest assets were my differences. I decided at that moment to stop following what people expected from me and launched my own business. To me being an entrepreneur is an art form in itself. I have never regretted that choice since I launched Asana Coaching 10 years ago. #2 How can someone go from being self-employed to an entrepreneur making money without physically being there?The internet is booming with opportunities right now ! Even with the COVID-19, there is a redefinition of the way people consume products and services ! It is a TIME for being creative and look into endless opportunities ! Get out of our comfort zone and start being inspired by people who are already doing it ! Then, build yourself a right game plan with an amazing branding, and you are all set for the best adventure of your life.
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If you’re interested in seeing him in action, he’s doing a Facebook live tonight at 7:30 pm and if you’re looking for some light in these dark times, that’s the place to be.
To know more about Marc Dumaine and his journey as a personal developement coach follow him here
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