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ebels without a cause"
could sum up Hip-Hop,
— — the newest fashion state
ment here on the ECSU yard.
The spirit of rebellion is a fundamental
part of HipnHop, according to ECSU
sophomore Tarick Scott.
"Hip Hop is a fashion statement of
one'sspirit" saysScott,anativeofBrook-
lyn, N.Y. "But it's also a rebellious type
movement. It's the desire to be different,
to go against the norm, to be whatever
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of the wS, w r still very important to the look. Hikff
matchincr f^f sportsclub, with boots or Military boots are also an impo
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of $65.(]0. Ownine Hairstyles are also i'^P*^'^f l!tiie
8 o of sneakers is no completing your look. Styles indu
you choose to be—but still fit in."
To be considered a Hip-Hop dresser
one must first "dress for comfort," says
Scott. "The style is more a statement of
comfort than of fashion."
You would wear loosefitting clothing might lar name brand for boote are Tim^
such as baggie pants or jeans, with or dub \a^ in ^^"ds. The R&B/Hip-Hop group,
without a belt according to your ov^' are well known for wearing black #
taste, and an oversized ^irt. Shirts are
usually a t-shirt bearing a message like
"NOT!," "It's a black thang," "jSt
It!, BEBE's Kids, "I Want To Be Like
Mike!, (Michael Jordan)." Other popular
messages include: "Cross Colors "