Tag: hip-hop
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From Cult to Conglomerate: The BAPE Story and the Playbook for Modern Streetwear Success
Nigo’s $35,000 loan in 1993 birthed a streetwear empire that would sell for $2.8 million in 2011, only to later be valued at a potential $2 billion. This rollercoaster defines the volatile journey of A Bathing Ape—a masterclass in hype, cautionary tale of overexpansion, and blueprint for enduring brand building. In the ever-changing world of…
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The 1996 Karl Kani Macy’s Show: A Streetwear Landmark in Brooklyn
Posted on: October 26, 2023 | In the annals of hip-hop fashion, few events symbolize the movement’s commercial and cultural arrival quite like Karl Kani’s 1996 fashion show for Macy’s in Brooklyn. For a pioneering Black designer to take over a flagship department store was a powerful statement, signaling that streetwear, once confined to urban…