Dapper Dan: Forever Fresh

Dapper Dan is the epitome of a fashion pioneer, but many of today's youth may not be aware of his profound impact in the realm of Hip Hop style.  Fortunately, American media and content company Mass Appeal recently had a brief, yet informative sit-down with the Harlem legend to have a discussion about the formation of his famous uptown boutique, clientele, and even who he liked dressing the most.

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"Fresh is something that always has to be new," says Dapper Dan, "and always has to be potent." He should know. The avatar of hip hop style got his start in Harlem of the 1970s designing custom "knock-ups" (as opposed to knock offs) for a who's who of big ballers and shot callers, as well as a few rappers.