Fashion and Culture

Archive for January, 2010

Hip hop fashion is a style that originated from African-American, Latino, and Caribbean-American youth who were based on The 5 Boroughs, a city in New York. However, hip hop was later influenced by numerous other places, which contributed to what we know of hip hop fashion today. Naturally, hip hop fashion is a reflection of its culture. From the 1980s, different brands have taken on the hip hop scene, including sports super brands, Adidas and Nike, Inc, which added to their popularity. Clothing items such as leather bomber jackets, Dr. Martens boots and sneakers were worn, becoming their ‘uniform’.

However, hip hop fashion does not stop at clothing alone; it is enhanced by different kinds of accessories such as large eyeglasses, oversized name tags made of gold hanging from chains, and multiple rings; with heavy jewelry suggesting wealth and prestige. During the end of the 80s decade, hip hop fashion, jewelry, and hairstyle reflected traditional African culture. Africa chains, blousy pants, red, black and green clothing, and dreadlocks were donned by rappers such as MC Hammer. When the 90s rolled in, baseball caps, neon clothing and even wearing clothes backwards became the new trend.

Hip hop fashion for men and women became different; men continued wearing blousy pants or baggy jeans, sunglasses and heavy workboots, while women began to wear tighter jeans. However, women adapted the men’s style by wearing them, and adding a feminine touch, such as putting on lip gloss and make up. Brands like Dickies, Chuck Taylors, and Raiders contributed to the popularization of pants, sneakers, and baseball caps, respectively. Even Chanel joined in, featuring models wearing the classic look of hip hop: black leather jackets and gold chains, or black dresses with silver chains.

A significant shift in the hip hop scene was the 90s celebration of the fashion styles of street thugs and gangsters, including prisoners. Oversized was still everyone’s style, whether for denim or cargo pants. Until today, the style of wearing pants so low, or “sagging” them without wearing belts, is still a common practice. This practice comes from prisons, where belts are not allowed for their potentially-lethal purposes (as reported by CNN), as well as from poor urban communities who could not afford new clothes, therefore passing them down from one family member, to younger, smaller members. Accompanying this are hand signs and territorial mentality, which were first adopted by African-American youth in Los Angeles, but which later spread.

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Popular culture is constantly evolving. There are many influences on what is considered fashionable and stylish at any one time. Some tend to dominate, however. And one growing trend is the effect of gay male sensibilities on many aspects of mainstream culture including films, television and fashion. No longer on the margins of mainstream culture, gay men are often making its rules.Take the breakout show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. This entertaining television program took the (often true!) stereotype of gay males being more fashion conscious, cultured and aesthetically adept than straight males and made it the central idea. These witty gay men ran amock, giving advice to clueless straight guys on everything from their choice of swimwear to their behavior with the opposite sex. The show was a huge hit in the USA and globally, and even spawned localized versions in different countries.

There are other, more general examples. Take the gay ideal of masculinity, which has a focus on good grooming and physical fitness. While gay male icons are often Adonis like, their heterosexual counterparts have long been able to get away with being less than fit and sometimes downright slobby. But this seems to have changed in recent years.A couple of recent “sword and sandal” epics illustrate this well. In Troy, both main stars (Brad Pitt and Eric Bana) were fitter, stronger and more muscular than in any of their previous roles. A similar look was required for the movie 300 about Spartan warriors. All of the principal actors, as well as the extras, had clearly spent a lot of time at the gym. The star, Gerard Butler, followed a punishing training regime for four months prior to filming, often working out with a well known body builder.One wonders how many of the original Spartans would have looked so buffed. They certainly didn’t have the benefit of digital blood sugar monitors, isometric gym equipment, protein bars and all the rest. (Though they would have been far more lethal, of course!)

Compare these films with the Roman epics of the fifties and sixties. In films such as Ben Hur and Spartacus physical perfection was not nearly as important. Stars such as Tony Curtis, Kirk Douglas and Charlton Heston were certainly fit, but hardly the perfect physical specimens we’ve seen parading across the screen lately.The evolving character of James Bond is another case in point. Sean Connery, the original movie Bond, was a masculine icon. He had an imposing physique and was hairy chested. He certainly wasn’t overweight, but he wasn’t toned either. While he did get around in his swimming trunks in at least one film, this was as much to serve the plot as it was to give the women something to ogle.

Glamorous women

If you want to make a movie star entrance in your fancy party dress then think about wearing a First Lady outfit, 60′s movie star costume or a sexy trophy wife costume.  The great thing about fancy dress up parties is that you can dress as anything you want.  If you decide you want to add a touch of glamour into your life then the movie star or first lady costumes are an excellent choice.  Most websites have an immense range of women’s fancy dress outfits to choose from and you’ll find some incredibly authentic costumes.

First lady outfit

A first lady’ costume is a fabulous theme for Jackie Onassis’ fans. Wear a cool pink dress with short sleeves and a belted waist.  White cotton gloves will add a touch of class and you can finish it off with a black wig and false eyelashes.  If you don’t want to wear false eyelashes then go to a reputable beauty salon and get eyelash extensions. These are applied by a trained therapist one eyelash at a time over your natural lashes. They’ll certainly look the part and they’ll last a lot longer than just one party night!  Jackie Onassis was formerly Jackie Kennedy and became America’s first lady in January 1961.  She was the personification of elegance and chic and her style was emulated all over the world. This is a power outfit and should make you feel sexy and invincible!

Women’s 60′s movie star outfit

This costume will be similar to the first lady outfit but you can wear a funky beehive wig and tiara! If you feel good in a little black dress, then choose an Audrey Hepburn style black shift dress.  A sassy belt will nip in your waist to show off your curves and add some white cotton gloves for a dash of elegance.