18 months were spent making a film that traces the history of hip hop fashion from southern cotton plantations to the streets of the South Bronx.
“The revolution of fashion born on the streets”
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18 months were spent making a film that traces the history of hip hop fashion from southern cotton plantations to the streets of the South Bronx.
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Synopsis
Sacha Jenkins interviews hip hop icons like Kanye West and Pharrell Williams to trace the roots of hip hop fashion. The film covers its emergence from the streets of the South Bronx in the 1970s and its evolution into a global phenomenon. Jenkins spent 18 months producing the documentary, which features insights from figures such as Nas and Daymond John. Fresh Dressed premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and later aired on CNN.
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The GuardianPharrell Williams and Kanye West contribute to this scholarly, entertaining documentary on rap fashion.
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Why Watch
- Meet Kanye West and Pharrell Williams discussing fashion.
- Find out how hip hop influenced streetwear culture.
- See the evolution of fashion from the streets.
Did You Know
- Fresh Dressed is Sacha Jenkins' directorial debut.
- The film features interviews with Kanye West and Pharrell Williams.
- It took Jenkins around 18 months to make the film.
- Nas co-produced the film along with Peter Bittenbender and Marcus A. Clarke.
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Who directed the documentary Fresh Dressed?
Fresh Dressed was directed by Sacha Jenkins.
How long did it take to produce Fresh Dressed?
It took around 18 months to make Fresh Dressed.
Which prominent hip hop figures are featured in Fresh Dressed?
The film features Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, and Swizz Beats among others.
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