When was the last time you saw a fashion idea and wondered how it came about? In this article, we’ll review five fabulous fashion ideas from the black culture.
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Sneaker Culture
Sneaker culture began in the United States in the 1970s, as sneakers moved from sportswear to a form of cultural expression. It became an accepted fashion trend in the 1980s because of the increasing popularity of hip-hop and basketball.
Micheal Jordan’s appearance and the release of his ‘Air Jordan’ shoe line in 1985 also contributed to the sneaker’s cultural acceptance. Mainly worn by people of color, the signature basketball sneaker brought about a generation of sneaker collectors, while the hip-hop scene presented their credibility as symbols of status.
Before the end of the 1990s, the trend had gone global. Currently, people even wear sneakers with business casual. Best of all, you can easily order them online from places like Amazon.
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Artificial Nails Fixing
Often referred to as fake nails, artificial nails allow women to enhance the beauty and appearance of their natural nails. Artificial nails were originally worn by Egyptian women for hundreds of years as a symbol of wealth and status.
For decades, black women have taken pride in the look and appearance of their nails. The first black woman on the cover of Vogue in 1966, Donyale Luna, was sporting acrylics.
In the 70s, black women like Millie Jackson, Diana Ross, and Donna Summer dominated the disco charts, and bright red acrylics were their look of choice. Florence Griffith-Joyner broke the 100-meter world record three times at the United States Olympic track and field trials. But her nails garnered as much attention as her incredible performance.
The Classic Headwrap
Headwraps are traditional attire in several African countries. Ghanaian women call their headwraps dukus. On the other hand, Yourubas in Nigeria call their artfully folded headwraps gele.
Namibian and South African women refer to their headwraps as doek. How and where headwraps are tied usually represents ethnicity, wealth, relevance, mourning, or even marital status.
But in modern fashion, headwraps have transcended their traditional roots to become a celebrated and versatile accessory. They’re now worn by people of all races. From the streets of New York to the runways of Paris, you’ll find it on people’s heads. Many of these headwraps are available on Amazon.
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Streetwear
In the fashion world, streetwear clothing style has always gained popularity. Every year, trends from the 1990s come back into trend. This has been with oversized jackets, Air Jordan shoes, and baggy pants.
Black people, especially the African-American hip-hop community, started streetwear. It all started in the 1980s but gained popularity in the 1990s. The golden age of hip-hop was a period of expression and creativity.
During this time, musicians were experimenting with new rhymes, beats, and fashion. Currently, it seems like skinny wear is gaining dominance while baggy pants are going out of fashion.
In the past, baggy pants were worn by black musicians for upscale events such as music awards or creative video shoots. On the other hand, the girl group was known for styling slouchy pants.
During the 90s, baggy was also a staple for rappers. For example, Fubu was a hip-hop, black-owned clothing company and one of the biggest baggy denim brands.
Afro Hairstyle
From the African tribal style to afro and dreadlocks, black hair has been an important feature of black history. The Afro is a hairstyle made by simply combiningout the natural growth of Afro-textured hair.
The hairstyle emerged in the 1960s as a symbol of black pride, self-acceptance, and resistance against societal norms that dictated Eurocentric beauty standards. Over the years, the afro hairstyle was a striking expression of identity, freedom, and the celebration of natural Black beauty.
In modern fashion, both white and black people rock the hairstyle. You can find afro hairstyle wigs and hair creams on Amazon if you’re interested in keeping afro.
Over the years, black people have contributed a lot to the fashion industry. The five ideas explored here are the most notable fashion ideas from the black culture.
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