Just in time for hoodie season, Dapper Dan and GAP have teamed up again for their “DAP GAP” collection. The prolific Harlem-based fashion designer has unleashed a new set of colorways presented in winter-inspired prints. Customers can choose from three variations of flannel, available in red and navy, dark green …
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Dapper Dan X Gap Release New Colorways of the DAP GAP Hoodies
Harlem legend and renowned fashion designer Dapper Dan teamed up with GAP for their Spring/ Summer 2022 campaign. The letters D-A-P can be seen mirroring the classic GAP hoodie that originally displayed G-A-P across the chest of the hoodie. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dapper Dan …
Read More »Dapper Dan Discusses Lack Of Black-Owned Luxury Fashion Brands And Why Black People Didn’t Benefit From Gucci Boycott
Dapper Dan paid a visit to Power 105.1’s ‘The Breakfast Club’ on Thursday and talked about his fashion legacy in Harlem, the Gucci boycott, and the lack of black-owned fashion luxury fashion brands. The 74-year-old designer discussed his fashion influence in hip-hop culture and beyond, and why he partnered with …
Read More »Dapper Dan Announces New “Gucci Changemakers” Program To Scout Fashion Designers Of Color Following Blackface Sweater Controversy
On behalf of the fashion brand, Gucci, Dapper Dan has launched a $5 million initiative in hopes to regain the support of the Black community after the company’s recent “blackface” sweater scandal. The new initiative, Gucci Changemakers, is a program that will help upcoming fashion gurus of color break into …
Read More »Dapper Dan Biopic Coming To The Big Screen From Sony and Jerrod Carmichael
The godfather of hip-hop fashion has teamed up with Sony and Jerrod Carmichael to transform his forthcoming memoir into a biopic for the big screen. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Developed by Sony, and adapted by creator and star of “The Carmichael Show,” the film is set to take place in Harlem in the ‘80s, …
Read More »Funeral Service For Biz Markie Set For Monday, Rev. Al Sharpton To Deliver Eulogy And Livestream On BET
Legendary hip hop star Biz Markie will be laid to rest tomorrow in New York, and the rapper’s service will be live-streamed on BET. Rev. Al Sharpton is set to deliver the eulogy for the rap legend at the service that will be held at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing …
Read More »Megan Thee Stallion, The Weeknd, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, and More Make Times 100 Most Influential List
If you’re like me, you smiled when you saw Megan Thee Stallion gracefully posed on the cover of TIMES Magazine beside the title, 100 Most Influential People. On Tuesday, the magazine announced its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Among the list of names was …
Read More »That’s Baller: 2 Chainz Joins A3C Festival And Conference Ownership Group As Creative Curator And Advisor
For 15 years, the A3C festival in Atlanta has brought together artists, innovators, and entrepreneurs for a one of a kind music, tech, film & culture festival, and conference. As one of the most important events of the year, the week-long event is intended to inspire and empower the next …
Read More »Future Explains Why He Is Still Wearing Gucci Amid Boycott: “I Bought Gucci Before It Got Cancelled”
Almost two months after T.I. launched his three-month Gucci boycott over its blackface sweater controversy, many, including 50 Cent and Soulja Boy, have sworn off the luxury fashion brand. Meanwhile, others like Future, have decided to continue rocking their previously owned pieces, simply because they paid for it. In fact, …
Read More »LeBron James To Receive Icon Award From Harlem’s Fashion Row
LeBron James is pretty much doing it all. He’s an activist, a three-time NBA champion and now he is being honored as an icon. On Wednesday (Sept. 5), Harlem’s Fashion Row will be presenting James with an icon award during New York Fashion Week. The event will include presentations from …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Celebrities Love: Gucci GG Canvas Over-the-Knee Boots Featuring Beyoncé, Remy Ma, Ariana Grandé, and More
Celebs are loving Gucci’s latest collection. For the past couple of months, the ladies have been loving Gucci’s GG Canvas Over-the-Knee Boots. Each of the ladies put their own taste to their look to bring out the boots and you can’t help but to love the boots even more. The …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Celebrities Love: Gucci’s GG Canvas Over-the-Knee Boots
Celebs are definitely loving Gucci’s latest piece, the GG Canvas Over-the-Knee Boots. For the past month, we have spotted Beyoncé, Remy Ma, and now Rasheeda rocking the hot and trendy boots. Beyoncé kicked off the OTRII Tour in a custom Dapper Dan GG printed oversized hooded jacket with House Web …
Read More »Marc Jacobs On Cultural Appropriation: “Maybe I’ve Been Insensitive”
Earlier this year, many people were very unhappy with Marc Jacobs’ spring 2017 collection. Jacobs’ stated that he wanted to pay homage to Wachowski’s Raggedy Ann hairdo with wigs styled as pastel dreadlocks. This was the beginning of the backlash and what many considered “cultural appropriation.” It certainly didn’t …
Read More »Ballerifc Fashion – Naya Rivera Rocking Marc Jacobs Red & White Striped Blouse + Marc By Marc Jacobs Convertible Red Twill Shorts
The Glee star, Naya Rivera, is giving me life with this Marc Jacobs Summer 2013 Collection. I am loving the preppy look mixed with a little ‘Chic.’ Naya is walking these L.A. streets with pure class and sophistication in her Red and White Stripe Blouse paired with Red Twill Shorts. …
Read More »D.Wade Talks Fashion With GQ Magazine
Dwyane Wade talks everything from fashion to painting his toe nails black in the new GQ Magazine. He’s looking quite dapper in the pics. Check them out below. I Can Sit Down with a CEO“A Tom Ford three-piece makes you feel so confident, it’s bananas. I can walk into …
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