Talk:Hip hop fashion
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[edit] Edits by 211.30.6.162
Hip Hop may have emerged from the poverty stricken black areas, however, hip hop fashion is strongly linked to capitalist consumption and “commodity fetishism.” (Mitchell, 1996, 85) Followers aspire to the visual style of “bling bling” materialism, being an aesthetic of wealth characterized by diamond covered jewellery. A clear juxtaposition of style is evident as bling bling is worn with baggy, oversized pants and loose baseball tops, which are said to have been derived from US prison clothes, which are issued in one size only and emphasizes Hip Hop followers outlaw status. (Mitchell, 2003, 45) Hip Hop fashion fulfils the desire of youth for conformity, as it acts as a marker of membership within a group, as one Hip Hop gang may only wear Fubu tracksuits, whilst another only Adidas.
The above was written by 211.30.6.162 and removed by the same. Maybe something can be salvaged from it. I think that the Mitchell mentioned here is Tony Mitchell. [1] Tim Ivorson 09:39, 17 Oct 2004 (UTC)
The above HAD to have been written by a neurotic, sun-deprived white person. It is laughably stupid.
[edit] Expansion tag
This is an important topic, that is prominent in today's society. I think it deserves a longer and fuller article than it currently has (with all due respect to those who contributed the current info). That's why I added the tag. I'm even tempted to nominate it for WP:COTW or something, but I'll give y'all a chance to add everything you know first! Its such important a topic, and there's so much to say about it, that i reckon it could even be featured article standard. Jdcooper 03:34, 3 April 2006 (UTC)
[edit] No mention of the demographics
Why is there no mention of any demographics (age, race, sex) that most commonly follow this fashion? 2_of_8 22:31, 28 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Missing another element...
This article fails to mention that with persons like Kanye West, style has changed as well. The phrase "Gettin my Kanye on" refers to his style of dress; polo shirts and cardigan sweaters and things like that. I think that his rise in popularity and how music is invariably tied into style makes this a point to me included as well.
