This paper attempts to show in which way Hip Hop, especially Hip Hop Fashion, is an ambassador of coolness.
This essay has been organized in the following way. First, this paper gives a brief overview of the recent history of Hip Hop. Second, it deals with Hip Hop Fashion and Style in general in relation to coolness. Finally, the last chapter assesses the Hip Hop Coolness. The main methods of research I employed in my study were participant observation, one-to-one interviews and group discussions on set themes.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Hip Hop History
- Hip Hop Fashion and Style
- Hip Hop Fashion
- Women and Hip Hop Fashion
- Hip Hop Style
- Genres
- Hip Hop in Germany
- Hip Hop Coolness
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to explore the ways in which Hip Hop, particularly Hip Hop Fashion, acts as an ambassador of coolness. The essay analyzes the origins of Hip Hop culture, its fashion and style, and its influence on the concept of coolness.
- The history and evolution of Hip Hop culture.
- The development and impact of Hip Hop fashion.
- The relationship between Hip Hop and the concept of coolness.
- The influence of Hip Hop on contemporary culture.
- The representation of coolness within different genres of Hip Hop.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter provides a brief overview of the history of Hip Hop, tracing its roots back to the African-American communities of the Bronx in the 1970s. The chapter explores the emergence of key elements of Hip Hop, such as rapping, DJing, and breakdancing. The second chapter examines the development of Hip Hop fashion and style, including its influence on women's fashion and the emergence of different genres within the Hip Hop scene. This chapter highlights the significance of Hip Hop fashion as a cultural phenomenon, offering insights into its trends, influences, and evolution.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords of this text are Hip Hop, fashion, culture, coolness, style, music, subculture, Bronx, DJing, rapping, breakdancing, genres, and influence. The text focuses on exploring the relationship between Hip Hop culture and the concept of coolness, analyzing the ways in which Hip Hop fashion acts as a cultural ambassador.
- Arbeit zitieren
- I. Magel (Autor:in), 2012, Hip Hop Fashion. Ambassador of Cool, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/368014
