But, in the early 1980s, fashion brands faced a dilemma: embrace hip-hop, an exciting, raw sound, or shun it for fear of offending mass audiences. Along came Run DMC, who proved it was possible ...

Hip-hop transcends mere musical expression; it is a culture that has left an indelible mark on millions globally, particularly black women ... Lyte emerged in the mid-1980s when the hip-hop ...

As a result, many women found freedom within the movement ... the visual representation of hip-hop culture. During the 1980s, hip-hop fashion was characterized by striking colors.