Evolution of Black Style
This popular 1970s hairstyle was a symbol of pride and resistance in the Black community!
The Afro
She launched Fenty Beauty, which revolutionized makeup with its wide range of shades.
Rihanna!
She’s one of the original supermodels and was the first Black model to appear on the cover of French Vogue.
Naomi Campbell
This type of hat, often seen in 90s music videos, was popularized by LL Cool J.
Bucket Hat
Popular in the 1970s, this style of clothing featured bold prints, flared pants, and platform shoes, inspired by colorful culture.
The dashiki, a colorful garment, originates from this continent. (Bonus points for the specific country!)
Africa, specifically Nigeria!
What is usually worn to bed to cover/protect hair at night (silky material)?
Bonnet
This iconic rapper and fashion mogul co-founded Yeezy and partnered with Adidas for his footwear line.
Kanye West
This plaid-patterned fabric, traditionally Scottish, was reimagined in the 90s by hip-hop fashion icons.
Tartan or Flannel
This popular 2000s style included metallic fabrics, shiny accessories, and rhinestone-studded jeans, seen in artists like Missy Elliott and Destiny’s Child. (Abbreviated Name)
Y2K Style
In the 1980s and 1990s, this brightly colored, oversized clothing style was popularized by hip-hop artists.
Streetwear!
This specifc term of styling refers to hairstyles like cornrows and twists that have cultural roots in Africa.
Protective Style
This natural hairstyle features sections of coiled hair and is often associated with the Rastafarian movement.
Dreadlocks
This athletic shoe, nicknamed "Uptowns," became a staple in Black streetwear culture.
Nike Air Force 1s
In the 1980s, this bold accessory, often oversized and gold, became a staple of hip-hop fashion.
Gold chains, necklace or jewelry
This very iconic sneaker brand became a symbol of streetwear culture and was popularized by hip-hop groups like Run-DMC in the 1980s.
Adidas
This is the chemical box treatment used to straighten Black hair, often debated for its effects.
In the 90s, Black women embraced this hairstyle, featuring intricately braided designs often accessorized with beads and shells.
Cornrows
This versatile, oversized outerwear (jacket) piece was made famous in the 90s hip-hop scene.
The Bomber Jacket
This 1920s style included beaded dresses, feathers, and cloche hats, worn by Black women during the Harlem Renaissance jazz era. (Was in the presentation!!)
Flapper Style
These headwraps, historically worn by Black women, are not just a fashion statement but also symbolize cultural pride and resilience.
Gele or Headwraps
This popular hairstyle, (a type of braids), gained prominence in the 1990s.
Box braids
Serena Williams collaborated with this shoe company to create a line of sneakers with inspirational quotes.
Nike
Who co-founded the brand known for its bold activewear and collaborations with Adidas, called Ivy Park?
Beyonce
This style, often seen on jazz musicians in the 1940s, featured wide-legged pants, suspenders, and wingtip shoes.
Swing fashion?