Rap music became very fashionista in recent years, presumably under Kanye's influence. Not sure that's the same thing as graphic design exactly.
I'm sort of in favour of it really, I hate seeing a picture of a producer of some tune I've really loved and they look like the dictionary definition of "some bloke".
Does make me wonder what the internet's role in this is. Like what kind of look sticks out on an Instagram feed, for example.
But it's hard to say cos fashion has always changed quickly under the media spotlight, possibly the internet just accelerated it.
that was an earlier acid jazz iteration though. its wasnt democratic was it. it was exclusive.Evisu jeans, custom Nikes
Japan's influence can't be understated
that was an earlier acid jazz iteration though. its wasnt democratic was it. it was exclusive.
Right, pre Internet. But seeds were being sown
there were different tribes in the olden days like the pristine white reebok classic, ralph lauren shirt plus burlington jacket crew. definitetly cared about clothes in a big way but it was a different thing.