New York subway trains were covered with this new spray can art form, and new DJ’s would paint their names or associate a symbol with themselves for publicity or recognition. This became a trend, and even sprouted museums dedicated to the specific form of this art. In the eighties, artists influenced fashion trends as well, Run DMC created the trend of Adidas sneakers with no laces, and this was just the beginning of the influences rap music had on the fashion industry. Artist like; Puff Daddy, Russell Simmons, and the Wu Tang Clan started their own successful clothing line that portrayed their sense of style to be emulated by fans all across the world
New York subway trains were covered with this new spray can art form, and new DJ’s would paint their names or associate a symbol with themselves for publicity or recognition. This became a trend, and even sprouted museums dedicated to the specific form of this art. In the eighties, artists influenced fashion trends as well, Run DMC created the trend of Adidas sneakers with no laces, and this was just the beginning of the influences rap music had on the fashion industry. Artist like; Puff Daddy, Russell Simmons, and the Wu Tang Clan started their own successful clothing line that portrayed their sense of style to be emulated by fans all across the world