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Music and Fashion

Musicians often use fashion to set themselves apart with a signature look. Music and fashion influence each other, and they reflect and impact the culture at large.

  • Pair of white and black Run-D.M.C. Superstar 80s sneakers made by Adidas
  • Bootsy Collins style star-shaped mirrored lens sunglasses
  • Customized Sigma Gamma Rho Converse sneakers for member MC Lyte
  • White and pink MC Lyte Baby Phat sneakers
  • T-shirt from the Prince Rally 4 Peace concert in Baltimore

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