Styled by the Streets: Black Women in Hip-Hop Fashion

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Styled by the Streets: Black Women in Hip-Hop Fashion

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Jacket and Romper Worn by Mary J. Blige at the Hard Rock Casino Performance, Las Vegas, NV, August 16, 2019

Inside the Exhibition

Styled by the Streets: Black Women in Hip-Hop Fashion celebrates how Black women transform Hip-Hop into a cultural and political force —weaving together music, fashion, self-expression, and identity to influence trends around the world.

From streetwear and couture to hair and beauty, the gallery pays homage to Black girlhood and the heritage of Hip-Hop fashion. Featuring icons like Cardi B, Doja Cat, and Mary J. Blige, it showcases over 30 artifacts that celebrate landmark looks and cultural moments rooted in creativity, joy, and artistry.

The exhibition is styled into five sections, each defining a different expression of fashion and influence.

The Foundations: Before the trends went global, Black women were setting the style stage.

The Icons: The artists, innovators, and rule-breakers who turned personal style into cultural influence.

The Style: From hair and nails to jewelry and accessories, the details and creators that crafted the blueprint.

The Expressions: A visual archive of Black women shaping their own image in front of the lens.

The Legacy: The stories, publications, and voices that transform moments of style into lasting impact.

The Lookbook

A first look at standout artifacts from the exhibition's 30-piece collection.

Zipper Wig by Dionne Alexander

Threads of Her Becoming Nail Set by Ukeme Ekpoh of “So Pressius,” 2026

Jacket and Romper Worn by Mary J. Blige at the Hard Rock Casino Performance, Las Vegas, NV, August 16, 2019

Exhibition Highlights

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Soundproof Rooms

Twelve acoustically isolated rooms known as studio pods, contain interactive devices, gear, and traditional instruments. Take a lesson, jam with others in the room, try out vocals, and learn about the art of mixing. Special reverberation technology lets you adjust the sound so it's as big as an amphitheater, or as intimate as a living room.

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Trios

Each of the tall semi-enclosed structures on Sound Lab's main floor contains three interactive instruments, including guitar, bass, keyboard or drums. These instruments use sophisticated audio, computer graphics and MIDI to guide you through a variety of learning activities, whether it's learning to play "Louie Louie," or discovering what a 12-bar blues is. You can also choose to forego a lesson to play instruments on your own or with friends and family. Acoustically optimized dividers in each trio let you rock your socks off without disturbing anyone else.

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The Big Drum

The heart of Sound Lab, The Big Drum recalls the early rhythms our ancestors played around the fire. You don't need any special skills to play it, other than the ones you'd bring to a conversation. Just listen and answer back.

Audio Technology Interactives

How do guitar players make such different sounds? Can an audio engineer really fix it in the mix? Technology has played a huge role in the creation of the sounds of rock 'n' roll, both behind the scenes in the recording studio and up on the bandstand. Find out more about the recording process, amps, samplers, effects pedals, and microphones.

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DJ Hallway

In the hands of a skilled DJ, turntables can produce music that would have been impossible just a few short decades ago. Ever wonder how DJs make that scratching sound or move from one record to the next? Find out in DJ Hallway, situated in the back of Sound Lab.

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Jam Studios

Check out the state-of-the-art Jam Studio where you can record your own song using drums, guitars, keyboards, and vocals, then download and share with your friends for free.

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