90s Hip Hop Fashion

 
Misa Hylton- Architect Of 90s Hip Hop Fashion

“Mary and Puff were creating a new sound, so it only made sense that the image reflected that energy. We were all very young and it was important to show our swag. B

ack then, most female artists that sang about love wore gowns and dressed up. There was space for something new. Mary was a hip hop girl at heart and sportswear has always been a staple in our community. I guess you can call it early tomboy chic.”
“Although both women were from Brooklyn, if you look closely you see their different personalities and sense of style. Kim was a true B-girl at heart and Foxy had a West Indian flavor. Kim and Foxy created the space for female rappers to be feminine and sexy. As women, we get to choose how we show up whether it’s in baggy clothes or wardrobe that celebrates the female body. They liberated women.”
“I think that Kim and I were magical together and when you have that type of synergy only greatness can come forth. We were thinking outside of the box and unapologetically taking risks. People gravitate to that type of authentic and creative energy.”  
“I think that the younger generation loves the authenticity and creativity of the 90s hip hop trends, our ideas were based on being unique and expressing ourselves as individuals. We weren’t afraid to dream and champion not only hip hop culture but also youth culture at the same time. We decided how we wanted to look and sound. That is powerful. The fashion looked good and it feels even better. We had the opportunity to let our ideas marinate and take form. We didn’t have social media critics or any outside forces interrupting the flow. It was a golden time.”