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Dapper dan3/20/2023 ![]() ![]() Shelby Ivey Christie September 15, 2021 ![]() No show needed! The impact is felt + seen □□ /YzMPHYiISy ![]() I love that Dapper Dan is receiving the CFDA’s Geoffrey Beene lifetime achievement award - He’s the first designer to have never had a fashion show to win this honor, rightfully so because look at the material. “With every stitch, his creations embodied the flair, exuberance and spirit of hustle that flowed through Harlem - and still does today.”įrom those humble beginnings in his first boutique, located on 125th Street in the heart of Harlem, the self-taught garment maker went on to change fashion history, defining an era and becoming one of the biggest names in the industry. “He took an innovative approach to design and production, using textiles that featured the logos of brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci to create streetwear-inspired pieces that were donned by the likes of LL Cool J, Mike Tyson, Salt-N-Pepa, drug kingpins and others during the 80s,” Sanders said. A post shared by Dapper Dan Sanders of NewsOne reported that “for decades, visionary Dapper Dan has tapped into the power of innovation to play an instrumental role in shaping the landscape of fashion and the Harlem native will be honored for his contributions to the industry.”Īccording to Sanders, Dapper Dan - whose real name is Daniel Day - is being awarded for his ability to reimagine and reinvigorate fashion from when he began his career back in 1982.ĭapper Dan has added another honor to his mantle. ![]()
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