A man of symbolism, he is the embodiment of Harlem, New York. Dapper Dan, fashion designer and haberdasher, the Father of Logomania, and now one of TIME’s 100 most influential people of 2020 honoree, ...
With roughly four months until the 2025 Met Gala, Dapper Dan shared his thoughts on the state of luxury fashion brands and inclusivity. Dapper began by highlighting his ongoing partnership with Gucci, ...
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- A little over 40 years ago Daniel Day, better known as Dapper Dan put his own spin on fashion and forever changed the fabric of hip-hop. From the beat to the rapid-fire lyrics ...
These days, the look is everywhere, but the next time you see someone in a designer logo, head-to-toe: know that Dapper Dan brought you that. When Louis Vuitton and Gucci were still scared of hip-hop, ...
This September in partnership with New York Fashion week, Black Beauty Roster and MAKERS hosted the Black Beauty Excellence Luncheon in New York City. A highlight of the event was an in-depth ...
Renowned designer Dapper Dan’s latest collection with Gap—a 22-piece, symbolism-filled capsule—officially launched Feb. 9. To celebrate the launch, Gap, Dapper Dan and men’s wear label The Brooklyn ...
On Giving Tuesday, Dapper Dan and Gap proudly unveiled their latest collection, building on the success of the initial sold-out DAP GAP hoodie releases. This expansion introduces kids’ clothing, ...
If you’re familiar with the logo-heavy outfits that music stars like Billie Eilish, Maluma and Offset wear, then you’re familiar with the influence of designer Dapper Dan. The 76-year-old Harlem-based ...
Fashion icon Dapper Dan talks to Jalen Rose about staying relevant and getting a seat at the table. Courtesy of Dapper Dan You can’t talk about hip-hop without devoting a massive part of the ...
Apart from a full-on sweatsuit, the last thing you’d ever see Dapper Dan—the legendary, hugely influential, and ever immaculately dressed Harlem-based designer—wearing is a hoodie. And yet, that’s ...
"Not only is [inclusivity] the right thing to do, but it . . . brings more energy to a brand, so I'm glad to see it happening now. I hope people realize that is something that can bring us all ...
Legendary clothing designer Dapper Dan has firmly cemented his status in the lineage of Black fashion icons over the past several decades, and will be honored for it in historic fashion in November.