Popular haircuts of the time ranged from the early-1980s Jheri curl to the early-1990s hi-top fade, which was popularized by Will Smith (The Fresh Prince) and Christopher 'Kid' Reid of Kid 'n Play, among others. DJs would wear sneakers from brands such as Pro-Keds, Puma, Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars and Adidas Superstars often with oversized or 'phat' shoelaces. In the 1980s, hip-hop DJs were known for wearing brightly colored name-brand tracksuits, sheepskin and leather bomber jackets, backpiece jackets, Clarks shoes, Britishers (also known as British walkers) and sneakers. History Late 1970s to mid-1980s Members of Run-DMC wearing Kangol bucket hats Accessories worn by Slick Rick, DMC, and Jam Master Jay displayed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fameĭuring the late 1970s, sportswear and fashion brands such as Le Coq Sportif, Kangol, Adidas and Pro-Keds became established and attached themselves to the emerging hip-hop scene.

Being a major part of hip hop culture, it further developed in Los Angeles and other cities across the United States, with each contributing different elements to the overall style that is now recognised worldwide. Hip-hop fashion (also known as rap fashion) is a style of dress that originated from Urban Black America and inner-city youth in New York City. Rapper Snoop Dogg at a 2009 show overalls ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)

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