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25 Clothing Brands That Placed Their Stamp On Hip-Hop

April 28, 2018 - 10:30 pm by Preezy Brown

It's long been believed that there's a correlation between looking good and feeling good, hence there being no coincidence that wearing a new outfit for the first time is a special event of sorts for most people.

For fashion heads, stepping out into the world after popping a few tags is one of the most exhilarating feelings you'll ever feel, and the experience is as much about the process as it is the result.

From scouring clothing stores looking for that right piece to complete an outfit to laying it out on your bed to make sure the color coordination is an exact match, putting a great 'fit together is an achievement in its own right -- and separates the stylish and dapper from the shabby and tacky.

In the culture of hip-hop, getting fresh is all but a prerequisite to attaining popularity and admiration among your peers and the opposite sex. Staying "fresh" is key in any hip-hop situation and if your threads aren't up to par, it diminishes your "fly."

Some may take issue with flamboyance and materialism, but rap artists have been boasting about buying the most expensive brands since the earliest rap recordings. Having the latest fashions and being on trend has been an important part of urban culture and the power of branding is continuously wielded by an innumerable amount of companies, with their products becoming the uniform of the young and flashy.

Hip-Hop and clothing have always had a close relationship with each other, serving for countless trends and crazes in the culture and translating to millions of dollars for various high-end brands. It's a testament to the buying power of urban America. Corporate America took notice and introduced clothing lines catering to the tastes of rap fans while getting the most popular figures in the culture to sport them, thus giving the brand credibility. But the love affair between hip-hop and the fashion world truly blossoms when artists and moguls introduce their own clothing lines.

The business of rap fashion revolutionized how rappers branded themselves and ushered in a new era of product placement. While there have been a slew of dope clothing lines that have captivated the hip-hop audience, there are a few that have truly define the hip-hop aesthetic.

Here are 25 clothing lines that placed their stamp on hip-hop. Respect the fresh.

25 Clothing Brands That Placed Their Stamp On Hip-Hop
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25 Clothing Brands That Placed Their Stamp On Hip-Hop

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Polo 

In terms of clothing brands that have captivated the hip-hop audience, Polo is king. Founded by Ralph Lauren (born Ralph Lifshitz), the brand was spawned in 1967 when Lauren's necktie store. With the help of clothing manufacturer Norman Hilton, Lauren started selling his own personal neckties of his own design under the name "Polo." Later acquiring the rights to use the trademark Polo, Lauren expanded the brand in 1971, opening a boutique on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and has dominated the fashion industry ever since. Due to its penchant for innovative logos and its aspirational aesthetic, Polo would become the go-to brand for urban youth in America, inspiring iconic crews like the Lo-Lifes out of Brooklyn, who made their name boosting coveted pieces of the wildly popular brand from retailers in New York City. Championed by legendary artists like Raekwon, rappers gave the brand an added level of street cred. The iconc Snow Beach jacket is forever a part of history because of the Wu. 
Guess
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Guess

Roc-A-Wear
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Roc-A-Wear

Gucci
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Gucci

LRG
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LRG

Akademiks
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Akademiks

FUBU
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FUBU

Sean John
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Sean John

Tommy Hilfiger
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Tommy Hilfiger

Nautica
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Nautica

BAPE
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BAPE

Phat Farm
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Phat Farm

Cross Colours
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Cross Colours

Chanel
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Chanel

Supreme
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Supreme

Pelle Pelle
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Pelle Pelle

Wu-Wear
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Wu-Wear

Stussy
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Stussy

Baby Phat
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Baby Phat

PNB Nation
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PNB Nation

Karl Kani
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Karl Kani

The North Face
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The North Face

DKNY
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DKNY

Mecca USA
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Mecca USA

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