The Museum at FIT presents “Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style” in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip hop. The exhibition, curated by Elena Romero, features over 100 garments and accessories that capture the pivotal moments in hip-hop fashion’s evolution. Visitors will see looks made famous by artists Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, LL Cool J, Chuck D, Missy Elliot, Aaliyah, Khaled, Lil Nas X, Cardi B, and more. “Fresh, Fly and Fabulous” will also feature designs by 5001 Flavors, April Walker, Misa Hylton, Cross Colours, Rocawear, Baby Phat, Pelle Pelle, Sean John, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Versace, and many others.
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Cross Colours beanie
Image Credit: Eileen Costa Cross Colours beanie, 2016 – Gift of Cross Colours.
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Dapper Dan of Harlem jacket
Image Credit: Eileen Costa Dapper Dan of Harlem jacket, 1987 – Gift of Dapper Dan of Harlem.
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Dapper Dan of Harlem for The Roots
Image Credit: Eileen Costa Dapper Dan of Harlem for The Roots, 2009 – On loan from Rebecca Pietri.
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Reebok Freestyle
Image Credit: Eileen Costa Reebok Freestyle, 2019 – Gift of Gabriela Durham.
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Jeff Hamilton x Reebok NFL
Image Credit: Eileen Costa Jeff Hamilton x Reebok NFL, 1990s – Gift of Antonio Gray.
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Converse All-Star
Image Credit: Eileen Costa Converse All-Star, 1999 – Gift of Converse Inc.
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Run DMC X Adidas hat
Run DMC X Adidas hat – Claw Money Archive Collection
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Kangol cap
Kangol cap – Claw Money Archive Collection
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Cazal glasses
Cazal glasses – Claw Money Archive Collection
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Unauthorized Louis Vuitton jacket
Image Credit: Eileen Costa Jacket with unauthorized Louis Vuitton monogram – Gift of Rebecca Pietri.
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Air Jordan 10
Image Credit: Eileen Costa Nike, Air Jordan 10, 1985 – Gift of Nike, Inc.
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Timberland boots
Image Credit: Eileen Costa Timberland boots, 2013 – Gift of Timberland.
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Calvin Klein jeans
Image Credit: Eileen Costa Calvin Klein jeans, 1979 – Gift of Mr. Calvin Klein.
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Moschino earrings
Image Credit: Eileen Costa Moschino earrings, 2018 – Gift of Veronica Webb.
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Chanel
Image Credit: Eileen Costa Chanel, fall 1991 – Gift of Depuis 1924.
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Adidas, 1998.
Image Credit: Eileen Costa Adidas, 1998.
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Telfar bag
Image Credit: Eileen Costa Telfar vegan leather bag, 2021.
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Black Lives Matter T-Shirt
Image Credit: Eileen Costa Beau McCall Black Lives Matter Triple T-shirt, 2021.
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Polo by Ralph Lauren
Image Credit: Eileen Costa Polo by Ralph Lauren, late 1980s – Gift of Jeff Bailey.
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WilliWear, Spring 1985
Image Credit: Eileen Costa WilliWear, Spring 1985 – Gift of WilliWear, Ltd.
