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Hip Hop & Its Iconic Fashion Moments Steeped in Jersey Flava'

The world has home grown artists to thank for Hip Hop and its cultural influence on Fashion, highlighted in new exhibition in Newark

Flava in Fashion: 50 & Beyond is a free exhibition celebrating Hip Hop's 50th Anniversary. Highlighting New Jersey's Fashion Scene during the global genre's early beginnings and its iconic impact on the world. The exhibition will host a Fashion Talk moderated by Sheikia "Purple" Norris with featured guest panelists including Willie Esco of the esteemed Escobar Clothing Brand, heavily popularized during Hip Hop music's rise. The exhibition is set to open to the public on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 1pm to 4pm at Newark Public Library's James Brown African American Room. Refreshments and small bites will be available during the opening event, doors open at 1pm with a live band and DJ to welcome you. The panel will be held from 2pm to 4pm. The exhibition will be open to the public through Sunday, October 1st and will be a stop on the Newark Arts Festival lineup. Don't miss your chance to experience HIP HOP- JERSEY STYLE! Free off street parking is available until 4:30pm at 20 Bridge St.

Visit FlavainFashion.Eventbrite.com to register now!

Curated by Newark Artist & Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist Tiffany Salas.

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Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Newark Public Library, Le Kool Champagne, Swahili Village, Chiffani Brands Unlimited

Also made possible by The City of Newark & Newark Art's 2023 Creative Catalyst Fund

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