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A reflection on the relationship between Louis Vuitton and hip-hop / [Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 10
In this series, Tsuya-chan writes about contemporary music with a focus on Japanese hip-hop. She breaks down the relationship between music and fashion, as well as fashion trends and youth culture. In her tenth installment, she analyzes both Louis Vuitton’s trajectory and hip-hop lyrics to unravel the relationship between the two. -
Chanel meets an “unexpected partner” in the context of hip-hop / [Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol.6
In this series, Tsuya-chan writes about contemporary music with a focus on Japanese hip-hop. She breaks down the relationship between music and fashion, as well as fashion trends and youth culture. In her sixth installment, she talks about Chanel’s “unexpected partner” that rappers have been rhyming about. -
[Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 5: On Chanel’s brand values and the artists who write/sing about Chanel
In this series, Tsuya-chan writes about contemporary music with a focus on Japanese hip hop. She breaks down the relationship between music and fashion, as well as fashion trends and youth culture. In her fifth installment, she discusses the essence of Chanel’s creations, as well as the artists who write and sing about Chanel. -
[Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 4: The correlation between Gucci’s evolution of “sexy” and the use of “bitch” in hip hop
In this series, Tsuya-chan writes about contemporary music with a focus on Japanese hip hop. She breaks down the relationship between music and fashion, as well as fashion trends and youth culture. In her fourth installment, she breaks down how Gucci’s idea of “sexy” changed over the years and how that correlates to the shift in the way Japanese hip hop uses the word “bitch.” -
[Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 2: The Symbolism of Versace in Japanese Rappers’ Lyrics
In this series, Tsuya-chan writes about contemporary music with a focus on Japanese hip hop. She breaks down the relationship between music and fashion, as well as fashion trends and youth culture. In her second installment, she deciphers the symbolism of Versace in Japanese rap, such as KOHH, SALU, and Elle Teresa.