"The Remix Hip Hop Fashion" Netflix Documentary (2020)
- Sanauva-Nique
- Aug 8, 2020
- 3 min read
Hey guys, I recently discovered this hop hop fashion documentary on Netflix called "The Remix Hip Hop Fashion" and instantly knew this was something I needed to write about. After just the first 5 minutes I was so intrigued (I'm actually writing about it as I watch). It's like I knew how influential black people in fashion were and still are to this day but this documentary really solidified that. This doc has given me so much inspiration (I'm only 20 mins in) and drive to really accomplish all the styling goals I have for myself. Misa Hylton is really and always will be THAT GIRL. I got chills listening to her and seeing everything she created. She is truly the blueprint for every iconic look, every trend that still exist and the culture of fashion today.
For those who don't know who Misa is, she was undoubtedly THE most iconic stylist of the 90's. She's responsible for some of Lil Kim's most iconic looks, Mary J. Blige's, Missy Elliot; even the men like Jodeci, Bobby Brown, 50 Cent, P. Diddy and more. Her most memorable styling look is probably the Crush on You video by Lil Kim. You see these looks being worn literally every Halloween, you see the inspo in music videos, runway shows, all the monochromatic looks, etc. Truly a timeless video styled by Misa.
It's crazy because Misa was so young she was introduced to the hip hop fashion lifestyle. She met Diddy around 15 at an Ice Cube concert which really gave her the ability to connect with these artists who first off, looked like her and secondly, who she'd always dreamed of styling. Things took off for her from there and she really started to establish herself as a stylist.
She notes how she didn't even realize styling could be a job or something to make money from, but she knew she wanted to continue it.
She also talks about how she struggled throughout her journey and even had to give up her home at one point. Despite her battles in the industry, between budgeting and money management, Misa came out on top. I think that resonates with a lot of people pursuing a career in the fashion, especially BLACK PEOPLE.
Sometimes we wonder where our place in certain industries are. How do we pave a way for our self? How do we essentially prove to others, especially to non POC we deserve a seat at the table? I believe the answer is we make our own damn table. Because WE ARE THE BLUEPRINT. It's time yall come eat with us rather than vice versa. But don't take our scraps and pretend you made the meal from scratch.
Anywhore, another interesting fact I learned from watching the documentary is Misa actually created the MCM bustier Beyonce wore in the Apeshit video. The excitement on Misa's face from seeing the Billboards of Beyonce with HER design on was so inspirational. It hits a little different when you see a women who looks like you and talks like you really make it in this industry. What a mf accomplishment. WOW. She actually has a partnership with MCM now as a global creative partner. With MCM being so well known through her looks specifically, I think Misa finally got some of the credit she deserves.
Another prominent figure in the documentary Kerby Jean Raymond, owner and designer of black owned brand Pyer Moss said, "black culture, black fashion, black bodies is always cool as long as it's not on black people. And that's the notion we've been disrupting" I'm sure we can all deem this as true. Our culture is heavily influential in every aspect of life, from the hairstyles, the nails, the clothes, the music, the food... there's honestly not one thing in THIS WORLD I can think of that we don't have an impact on.
I hope this documentary and summary was insightful for you all. I hope you feel encouraged from seeing black women and men achieve such timeless victories. I know Misa and other influences like Kerby, Dapper Dan, April Walker and more have inspired me even deeper from watching; I'm definitely gonna watch this over and over and over again!!
PS: I'll leave links to some of Misa's looks below, some other insightful links and also a link to the documentary. Enjoy and let me know what you guys think of the documentary!!
- Link to documentary: https://www.netflix.com/title/81301825
- Jodeci video "Gotta Love" '91 styled by Misa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUChog18b9Q
- Apeshit video custom MCM bustier designed by Misa for Beyonce https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbMqWXnpXcA
- Pyer Moss BLM Runway BHS 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFDnv_W9FoM
Walker Wear by April Walker https://walkerwear.com/
- Crush on You Video styled by Misa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6yC4KXGixE
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