Fashion Killa

Author : Sowmya Krishnamurthy
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2023-10-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781982176327

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Fashion Killa by Sowmya Krishnamurthy Pdf

"A cinematic narrative of glamour, grit, luxury, and luck, Fashion Killa draws on exclusive interviews with the leaders of the fashion world to tell the story of the hip-hop artists, designers, stylists, and unsung heroes who fought the power and reinvented style around the world over the last fifty years. Set in the sartorial scenes of New York, Paris, and Milan, journalist Sowmya Krishnamurthy's reporting on the intersecting histories of hip-hop and contemporary fashion focuses on the risk takers and rebels-the artists, designers, stylists, models, and tastemakers-who challenged a systemic power structure and historically reinvented the world of haute couture. Fashion Killa is a classic tale of a modern renaissance; of an exclusionary industry gate-crashed by innovators; of impresarios-Sean "Diddy" Combs, Dapper Dan, Virgil Abloh-hoisting hip-hop from the streets to the stratosphere; of supernovas-Lil' Kim, Cardi B, and Megan Thee Stallion-allying with kingmakers-Anna Wintour, Donatella Versace, and Ralph Lauren; of traditionalist fashion houses-Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Saint Laurent-transformed into temples of rap gods like Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, and Travis Scott. Krishnamurthy explores the connections between the DIY hip-hop scene and the exclusive upper-echelons of high fashion. She tracks the influence of music and streetwear on the most exclusive (and exclusionary) luxury brands. At the intersection of cultural commentary and oral history, Fashion Killa commemorates the contributions of hip-hop to music, fashion, and our culture at large"--

Author : Treasure Malian
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1497441293

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Fashion Killa by Treasure Malian Pdf

The price tags on clothes weren't the only things that young fashionista Wynter Dias was accustomed to popping. For the right price, and with the right weapon, Wynter Dias had the ability to rid a person of any problem that they had. However, while solving everyone else's problems is her specialty, Wynter is also forced to deal with her own issues. On the path of seeking revenge for her father's death, Wynter deals with a budding career, falling hopelessly in love, being betrayed, and losing those closest to her. Will she be able to fix her dilemmas before they become too much to handle and eat her alive? Ultimately Wynter has to choose between toting a Birkin bag or a nickel plated Beretta in the first installment of Fashion Killa!

Author : Nanabanyin Dadson
Publisher : Graphic Communications Group
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Graphic Showbiz by Nanabanyin Dadson Pdf

Author : Treasure Malian
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1500194107

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Fashion Killa 2 by Treasure Malian Pdf

Wynter Dias is back with a vengeance! In this second installment of Fashion Killa, Wynter finds herself, and her life spiraling viciously out of control. Secrets are surfacing, new enemies are emerging, and all relationships are being tested. Nothing is as it seems to be, and even Wynter cannot predict what her fate will be. The drama increases as Wynter gets deeper and deeper into the dangerous game that she calls her life. The million dollar question still remains; can Wynter get a grip on what has become her reality before she falls victim to it?

Author : Treasure Malian
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1795077395

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Fashion Killa: Wynter & Rico by Treasure Malian Pdf

*Re-Release...COMPLETE SERIES IN 1*The price tags on clothes weren't the only things that young fashionista Wynter Dias was accustomed to popping. For the right price, and with the right weapon, Wynter Dias had the ability to rid a person of any problem that they had. However, while solving everyone else's problems is her specialty, Wynter is also forced to deal with her own issues. On the path of seeking revenge for her father's death, Wynter deals with a budding career, falling hopelessly in love, being betrayed, and losing those closest to her. Wynter finds herself, and her life spiraling viciously out of control. Secrets are surfacing, new enemies are emerging, and all relationships are being tested. Nothing is as it seems to be, and even Wynter cannot predict what her fate will be. After a long road of tragedy and pain Wynter wishes for nothing more than her fairy tale ending with Prince Rico. However, when she faces her biggest enemy yet, she finds that some stories aren't meant to have a happy ending. Follow Wynter on the ride to protect herself and those she loves. Find out what happens when words collide and loyalty is tested on this riveting, explosive journey of Wynter and Rico's.

Author : Mickey Hess
Publisher : Greenwood Publishing Group
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Hip-hop
ISBN : 031333904X

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Icons of Hip Hop by Mickey Hess Pdf

Profiles hip-hop artists and groups who made significant contributions to the music and culture of the genre, including Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Jay-Z, and Kanye West; and contains discographies and resources for each selection as well as interviews with DJ Premier and DJ Scratch.

Author : Raekwon,Anthony Bozza
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781982168728

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From Staircase to Stage by Raekwon,Anthony Bozza Pdf

"There are rappers who everyone loves and there are rappers who every rapper loves, and Corey Woods, a.k.a. Raekwon the Chef, is one of the few who is both. His versatile flow, natural storytelling, and evocative imagery have inspired legions of fans and a new generation of rappers. Raekwon is one of the founding members of Wu-Tang Clan, and his voice and cadence are synonymous with the sound that has made the group iconic since 1991. Now, for the first time, Raekwon tells his whole story, from struggling through poverty in order to make ends meet to turning a hobby into a legacy. The Wu-Tang tale is dense, complex, and full of drama, and here nothing is off-limits: the group's origins, secrets behind songs like "C.R.E.A.M." and "Protect Ya Neck," and what it took to be one of the first hip-hop groups to go from the underground to the mainstream. Raekwon also delves deep into the making of his meticulous solo albums--particularly the classic Only Built 4 Cuban Linx--and talks about how spirituality and fatherhood continue to inspire his unstoppable creative process." --

Author : Lamont "U-God" Hawkins
Publisher : Picador
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781250191182

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Raw by Lamont "U-God" Hawkins Pdf

Selected as a Best Book of the Year by Esquire "Couldn't put it down." – Charlamagne Tha God "Mesmerizing." – Raekwon da Chef "Insightful, moving, necessary." – Shea Serrano "Cathartic." –The New Yorker "A classic." –The Washington Post The explosive, never-before-told story behind the historicrise of the Wu-Tang Clan, as told by one of its founding members, Lamont "U-God" Hawkins. “It’s time to write down not only my legacy, but the story of nine dirt-bomb street thugs who took our everyday life—scrappin’ and hustlin’and tryin’ to survive in the urban jungle of New York City—and turned that into something bigger than we could possibly imagine, something that took us out of the projects for good, which was the only thing we all wanted in the first place.” —Lamont "U-God" Hawkins The Wu-Tang Clan are considered hip-hop royalty. Remarkably, none of the founding members have told their story—until now. Here, for the first time, the quiet one speaks. Lamont “U-God” Hawkins was born in Brownsville, New York, in 1970. Raised by a single mother and forced to reckon with the hostile conditions of project life, U-God learned from an early age how to survive. And surviving in New York City in the 1970s and 1980s was no easy task—especially as a young black boy living in some of the city’s most ignored and destitute districts. But, along the way, he met and befriended those who would eventually form the Clan’s core: RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, and Masta Killa. Brought up by the streets, and bonding over their love of hip-hop, they sought to pursue the impossible: music as their ticket out of the ghetto. U-God’s unforgettable first-person account of his journey,from the streets of Brooklyn to some of the biggest stages around the world, is not only thoroughly affecting, unfiltered, and explosive but also captures, invivid detail, the making of one of the greatest acts in American music history.

Author : Anna Maria Clement,Brian R. Clement
Publisher : Book Publishing Company
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-04
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781570679759

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Killer Clothes by Anna Maria Clement,Brian R. Clement Pdf

How Seemingly Innocent Clothing Choices Endanger Your Health...and how to protect yourself! This book reveals in unprecedented detail the toxic truth about the clothes we wear and the surprising number of harmful effects on our health caused by garments once considered safe. Readers will learn what fabrics and chemicals to watch for when selecting clothing, why to avoid any garment that has anti-odor, antistatic, antimicrobial, etc., along with tips for ecological and health-friendly cleaning, and the advantages for choosing natural fabrics. They'll also learn the many ways that synthetic clothing, chemicals added to garments, and tight clothing and tight shoes create dangerous problems for human health and the environment. Dr. Anna Maria Clement and her husband, Dr. Brian Clement, document numerous medical studies that show the rise in health problems that has paralleled the increased use of synthetic clothing fibers. Readers will learn which fabrics and clothes contribute to breast cancer, infertility, and a range of diseases, and which garments are safe to wear. Based on medical science, these studies have been brought together for the first time in one place; important findings which have, for too long, been hidden from public awareness.

Author : Alison Matthews David,Serah-Marie McMahon
Publisher : Owlkids
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1771472537

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Killer Style by Alison Matthews David,Serah-Marie McMahon Pdf

A fascinating look at the harmful history of fashion

Author : Francois Armanet,Elisabeth Quin
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Design
ISBN : 9782080202932

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The Killer Detail: Defining Moments in Fashion by Francois Armanet,Elisabeth Quin Pdf

Striking photographs of 120 influential figures of the twentieth century highlight a singular sartorial detail that the stars wore first and that, as a result, redefined fashion. In a series of iconic portraits accompanied by insightful and sometimes dishy text, this volume examines the most influential stars of the twentieth century and the "killer detail" that made them stand out and for which they would forever be remembered. If what Stendhal called "the charming little flaw" is what inflames desire, then the killer detail is the harbinger of true elegance. It is a particular feature that catches the eye, encapsulates an attitude, or refines a style, distinguishing the wearer from the crowd. The Killer Detail is a veritable fashion show featuring writers, artists, performers, and models who all left their mark on the twentieth century as bellwethers of style: from Marlene Dietrich’s pantsuit to Kate Moss’s skinny jeans; from Liz Taylor’s leopard-print swimsuit to Jimi Hendrix’s military jacket; and from Thelonious Monk’s beret to Frank Sinatra’s fedora. These are the individuals who dared to invent new perspectives in fashion and adopt fresh trends that would be reinvented by others continually for years to come.

Author : S. H. Fernando, Jr.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0306874431

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From the Streets of Shaolin by S. H. Fernando, Jr. Pdf

This definitive biography of rap supergroup, Wu-Tang Clan, features decades of unpublished interviews and unparalleled access to members of the group and their associates. This is the definitive biography of rap supergroup and cultural icons, Wu-Tang Clan (WTC). Heralded as one of the most influential groups in modern music--hip hop or otherwise--WTC created a rap dynasty on the strength of seven gold and platinum albums that launched the careers of such famous rappers as RZA, GZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, and more. During the '90s, they ushered in a hip-hop renaissance, rescuing rap from the corporate suites and bringing it back to the gritty streets where it started. In the process they changed the way business was conducted in an industry known for exploiting artists. Creatively, Wu-Tang pushed the boundaries of the artform dedicating themselves to lyrical mastery and sonic innovation, and one would be hard pressed to find a group who's had a bigger impact on the evolution of hip hop. S.H. Fernando Jr., a veteran music journalist who spent a significant amount of time with The Clan during their heyday of the '90s, has written extensively about the group for such publications as Rolling Stone, Vibe, and The Source. Over the years he has built up a formidable Wu-Tang archive that includes pages of unpublished interviews, videos of the group in action in the studio, and several notepads of accumulated memories and observations. Using such exclusive access as well as the wealth of open-source material, Fernando reconstructs the genesis and evolution of the group, delving into their unique ideology and range of influences, and detailing exactly how they changed the game and established a legacy that continues to this day. The book provides a startling portrait of overcoming adversity through self-empowerment and brotherhood, giving us unparalleled insights into what makes these nine young men from the ghetto tick. While celebrating the myriad accomplishments of The Clan, the book doesn't shy away from controversy--we're also privy to stories from their childhoods in the crack-infested hallways of Staten Island housing projects, stints in Rikers for gun possession, and million-dollar contracts that led to recklessness and drug overdoses (including Ol' Dirty Bastard's untimely death). More than simply a history of a single group, this book tells the story of a musical and cultural shift that started on the streets of Shaolin (Staten Island) and quickly spread around the world. Biographies on such an influential outfit are surprisingly few, mostly focused on a single member of the group's story. This book weaves together interviews from all the Clan members, as well as their friends, family and collaborators to create a compelling narrative and the most three-dimensional portrait of Wu-Tang to date. It also puts The Clan within a social, cultural, and historical perspective to fully appreciate their impact and understand how they have become the cultural icons they are today. Unique in its breadth, scope, and access, From The Streets of Shaolin is a must-have for fans of WTC and music bios in general.

Author : Daniel R. Day
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780525510536

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Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem by Daniel R. Day Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Dapper Dan is a legend, an icon, a beacon of inspiration to many in the Black community. His story isn’t just about fashion. It’s about tenacity, curiosity, artistry, hustle, love, and a singular determination to live our dreams out loud.”—Ava DuVernay, director of Selma, 13th, and A Wrinkle in Time NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY VANITY FAIR • DAPPER DAN NAMED ONE OF TIME’S 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN THE WORLD With his now-legendary store on 125th Street in Harlem, Dapper Dan pioneered high-end streetwear in the 1980s, remixing classic luxury-brand logos into his own innovative, glamorous designs. But before he reinvented haute couture, he was a hungry boy with holes in his shoes, a teen who daringly gambled drug dealers out of their money, and a young man in a prison cell who found nourishment in books. In this remarkable memoir, he tells his full story for the first time. Decade after decade, Dapper Dan discovered creative ways to flourish in a country designed to privilege certain Americans over others. He witnessed, profited from, and despised the rise of two drug epidemics. He invented stunningly bold credit card frauds that took him around the world. He paid neighborhood kids to jog with him in an effort to keep them out of the drug game. And when he turned his attention to fashion, he did so with the energy and curiosity with which he approaches all things: learning how to treat fur himself when no one would sell finished fur coats to a Black man; finding the best dressed hustler in the neighborhood and converting him into a customer; staying open twenty-four hours a day for nine years straight to meet demand; and, finally, emerging as a world-famous designer whose looks went on to define an era, dressing cultural icons including Eric B. and Rakim, Salt-N-Pepa, Big Daddy Kane, Mike Tyson, Alpo Martinez, LL Cool J, Jam Master Jay, Diddy, Naomi Campbell, and Jay-Z. By turns playful, poignant, thrilling, and inspiring, Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem is a high-stakes coming-of-age story spanning more than seventy years and set against the backdrop of an America where, as in the life of its narrator, the only constant is change. Praise for Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem “Dapper Dan is a true one of a kind, self-made, self-liberated, and the sharpest man you will ever see. He is couture himself.”—Marcus Samuelsson, New York Times bestselling author of Yes, Chef “What James Baldwin is to American literature, Dapper Dan is to American fashion. He is the ultimate success saga, an iconic fashion hero to multiple generations, fusing street with high sartorial elegance. He is pure American style.”—André Leon Talley, Vogue contributing editor and author

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 870 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1869
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:HN4AK9

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The Living Age by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 842 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1869
Category : Literature
ISBN : CHI:55223275

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Littell's Living Age by Anonim Pdf