Today, hip-hop has become one of the biggest influences in runway trends. High fashion has been channeling street culture even more rapidly than usual, from high-end streetwear seen in Givenchy’s 2012 collection with its 40 oz stars to the renaissance of sneaker brands like Adidas as chic wardrobe staples. A new documentary, Fresh Dressed, reveals the history of hip-hop culture’s expansion through the lens of its fashion choices and influences. Spanning ages, races and generations, it includes Marc Ecko, experts like André Leon Talley, and rappers like Kanye. The film’s director, Sacha Jenkins, says, “Hip-hop is the spirit of something that speaks to a lot of people who have a similar mindset. It’s really about the energy, the internet has made the world small, hip-hop has always been about sampling. It’s how it’s worn as opposed to a particular item of clothing.”
