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Tracing the Style Influence of "A Clockwork Orange"
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Tracing the Style Influence of "A Clockwork Orange"

Many films and filmmakers who have had an outsized influence on fashion have done so by...

By Brenden Gallagher March 14, 2018
American Gigolo and the Rise of the Armani Generation
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American Gigolo and the Rise of the Armani Generation

Released at the dawn of the 1980s, [*American Gigolo*](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080...

By Brenden Gallagher February 27, 2018
The Style Legacy of the Wu-Tang Clan
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The Style Legacy of the Wu-Tang Clan

As one of the most influential crews in the history of New York hip-hop, Wu-Tang Clan b...

By Rocky Li February 22, 2018
An Abridged History of Hip-Hop’s Relationship with Sneaker Culture
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An Abridged History of Hip-Hop’s Relationship with Sneaker Culture

In the 35 years since [Nike first introduced the Air Force 1](https://www.grailed.com/d...

By Stephen Albertini January 24, 2018
The Strokes, Hedi Slimane and New York Post-Punk Revival Fashion
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The Strokes, Hedi Slimane and New York Post-Punk Revival Fashion

In the early 2000s, everyone dressed like The Strokes, even the bands they shared the s...

By Brenden Gallagher December 14, 2017
The Influential and Innovative Style of OutKast, Era by Era
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The Influential and Innovative Style of OutKast, Era by Era

Atlanta, Georgia has long been a hotbed for hip-hop artists, but—due to record execs an...

By Jacob Victorine December 6, 2017
Ernest Hemingway and the Rugged Tradition of Menswear
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Ernest Hemingway and the Rugged Tradition of Menswear

In the hierarchy of style inspirations, “author” is pretty low on the list. The rumpled...

By Brenden Gallagher November 29, 2017
Going Gonzo: Hunter S. Thompson’s Eccentric Style
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Going Gonzo: Hunter S. Thompson’s Eccentric Style

“For a generation of American students, Mr. Thompson made journalism seem like a danger...

By Brenden Gallagher November 21, 2017
The Style Legacy of "Boyz n the Hood"
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The Style Legacy of "Boyz n the Hood"

South Central LA street style has had a deep impact on American fashion, and it was *Bo...

By Brenden Gallagher September 19, 2017
The Style Legacy of Spike Lee's "Do The Right Thing"
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The Style Legacy of Spike Lee's "Do The Right Thing"

Upon release in 1989, *Do The Right Thing* shook the film world. Though director Spike ...

By Brenden Gallagher August 31, 2017
The Style and Influence of Hype Williams' "Belly"
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The Style and Influence of Hype Williams' "Belly"

Nas struts into the Harlem corner fried chicken spot. Paolo Gucci sunglasses sit perfec...

By Alphonse Pierre August 1, 2017
Romeo + Juliet’s Sonnet of Style
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Romeo + Juliet’s Sonnet of Style

As a black town car skirts to a halt, a freshly incarcerated Benvolio pleads with his a...

By Asaf Rotman July 6, 2017