Hip Hop Clothing

The hip-hop style of clothing originated in the late 70s in the United States of America, in jails, where prisoners wore loose clothes, and impoverished areas with a predominance of the black population.

Criminal authorities at that time walked in hooded overalls and with embroidered letters, which were the hallmark of a criminal gang and allowed them to hide their faces and elude the chase.

Later, young people who chose a similar image protested against the state, injustice and inequality.

The beginning of hip-hop culture was laid, a dance and musical movement developed, people danced and rapped on the streets.

• Irregularity of forms.

Extremely spacious trousers, tight-fitting T-shirts, giant hooded sweatshirts, caps with a straight peak, sports motifs are elements of the look of any hip-hop adherent.

• Bright, juicy, sometimes flashy colors, many models combine several colors.

• Creative drawings, patterns, often strewn with them in abundance on the surface of clothing.

• A kind of symbolism, most often logos of trademarks, sports teams, musical groups.

• High quality fabric from which things are made.

• Layering. It is not forbidden to wear a formal shirt over a T-shirt or several tops at the same time.

• Baggy.

In the old days, it was a hallmark of hip-hop clothing, but now more tight-fitting things have gained popularity.

• Conflict. In this style, as a rule, there is always an element that is contrary to modern fashion principles. If the country is actively protecting animal rights, hip-hopers wear natural fur coats, while young people are called to quit smoking, they acquire this bad habit, in a period of general economy and moderation, they wear chains made of precious metals.

Things in the style of hip-hop are usually sewn from natural and often shiny fabrics,

pleasant to the touch and not capricious in care.

These include velor, nylon, cotton jersey, fleece, denim.

In the warm season, thin material is used; for winter, options with fleece are intended.

The color palette is immense, however, the most common are black, gray, blue, beige, snow-white, blue, green and orange shades, in addition, khaki colors are relevant.

Women's models, developed by designers, sometimes surprise with original solutions, for example, they can have fragments of red or yellow colors, logos, impressive drawings or photo printing with the image of popular musicians often complement clothes.

The main attribute of the image is a colored cap or a square-shaped baseball cap with a logo, under which a scarf is often tied.

Trousers of fashionistas are full of various pockets in abundance and certainly have a belt.

Often, hip-hopers wear heavy chains, key chains, bandanas, backpacks, wristbands, brightly colored sunglasses, bracelets, pendants, rings, and large earrings. Wealthy style fans cannot do without gold chains with pendants and expensive watches.

The final touch of the image can be a hairstyle - tight curls, African braids or braided spikelets.

At the dawn of the appearance of the hip-hop style, there was no difference between men's and women's clothing, it arose relatively recently. Women's outfits, as a rule, are very frank, with a touch of chic, you can often see sparkling inscriptions on them.

T-shirts and raglans are widespread, having symmetry at the bottom and with a sleeve on one shoulder, knitted overalls. Many girls prefer tight short tops and bright shorts, ripped T-shirts over a tight top, elegant tracksuits with rhinestones.

For a visit to a nightclub, pants with a lowered waist are great, from under which you can see your underwear. All combinations of elements of the wardrobe contain a certain meaning, in view of this, you do not need to wear a T-shirt without knowing how the inscription decorating it is translated. Infinitely fell in love with modern young people such a piece of clothing as spacious pants - pipes, they are very comfortable, especially for dancing. As usual, a belt with a voluminous and expressive plaque is added to them.

Hip-hop women's fashion was strongly influenced by the image of the singer Missy Eliot, she brought a hip short skirt to the usual set of things, this element of clothing will suit a wide sweatshirt with a hood.

Men's clothing of this style is, as a rule, a long T-shirt or oversized shirt, paired with low-rise baggy jeans in dark tones, they can be frayed and torn. A belt with a solid buckle will harmoniously fit into such an image.

A knitted hat or a colored baseball cap will help to effectively complete the look; it is appropriate to tie a bandana or a hair net under it.

In addition, pants can be combined with pilot jackets (bombers), sparkling hooded jackets, kangaroo sweatshirts, sweatshirts, flannel shirts are increasingly in fashion.

Now the hip-hop style has been updated, military motifs sounded, the guys wear voluminous pants without a belt and pockets, like prisoners.

The hip-hop style has not bypassed the children's wardrobe, and for teenagers it has long become a way of life, an opportunity to express themselves, to express their disagreement with what is happening in the world. A lot of boys and girls have become passionate about hip-hop dancing, prompting their parents to buy them clothes for training and performances. Exercise clothing is made from hypoallergenic, durable fabrics that allow for freedom of movement.

Girls can pair tight sports tops and fitted t-shirts with wide leg pants, or wear a baggy dress. In the cold season, children cannot do without a sweatshirt with pockets and a hood.

For boys, spacious trousers with an elastic band and a bright round-neck T-shirt are suitable; a shirt or sweater is often picked up to go on stage.