The jewelry they wore was authentic street style, meaningful and expressive, embodying the gritty realities of early hip hop. The Golden Age: Bigger Chains, Bigger Statements As hip hop culture ...

(Lauren Bulbin/The Washington Post) “Ice Cold” celebrates the cultural impact and brilliant style of rappers from Run-DMC to the Notorious B.I.G. NEW YORK Hip-hop jewelry has gone by many ...

Smith have released a new Sister Love jewelry capsule collection in celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary ... styles largely inspired by the style and legacy of the beloved genre.

Each have left their mark on Hip-Hop, fashion, and the culture. Rapper Roxanne Shante is an original fly girl. Dressed here in custom Dapper Dan with her signature gold earrings and rope chain ...

This marked a turning point in the history of hip-hop fashion, paving the way for other high-profile brands to sign on. In 2018, the storied fine jewelry house Tiffany & Co. hired FERG as its ...

Missy Elliott jewelry and nail detail. Since its inception in the 1970s, hip-hop has made a mark on culture. One of the main ways is through its impact on style, with hip-hop artists setting ...

The display features many more pieces from all Hip Hop eras and artists. It showcases how the genre's superstars used jewelry to influence and reference high fashion, pop culture, socioeconomic ...

Female artists solidified the importance of bold accessories in hip-hop fashion, like oversized gold door-knocker earrings. Footwear was integral to the style, with brands like Pro-Keds ...