Dapper Dan on His Rise To Fashion Icon, Bringing Gucci To Harlem & Dressing Notorious Gangsters, Hip-Hop Artists And Professional Athletes

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Dapper Dan discusses his journey from street hustler to fashion icon with hosts Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady.

Godfather of hip-hop fashion, Dapper Dan pulls up in style with cousins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady for a real, lively conversation about how he went from a street hustler to a fashion icon. The proud Harlem native explains how he started remixing designer logos into original streetwear and where his inspiration came from. From working with icons like Jay-Z and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to being labeled the “king of knock-offs,” Dap shares the resilience behind his journey, along with how his designs tell stories, transform identity, and evolve with the culture. Check out new episodes every Wednesday and make sure you Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Cousins on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac X: https://x.com/VinceAndTmac Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/ Much love to our sponsors: FanDuel: Messaging: New Customers get up to $300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days. Only on FanDuel. Xfinity: Basketball is unpredictable, the price of your internet shouldn't be. Get the most reliable, fiber-powered WiFi at one price for five years. Guaranteed. Visit…

People in this episode

Hosts: Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady

Guest: Dapper Dan

Topics covered

• fashion
• hip-hop
• streetwear
• identity
• resilience
• culture

Keywords

• Dapper Dan
• fashion icon
• hip-hop fashion
• streetwear
• Gucci
• Jay-Z
• Floyd Mayweather

Sponsors

FanDuel, Xfinity, ZipRecruiter

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Organizations: Gucci

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