Fashion in the modern age is as much about deciding who to follow on social media as what to wear. These eight hip hop fashion bloggers identify the latest trends and notable moments in hip hop fashion culture. From how to layer men’s gold plated chains to what shoes Pusha T was just seen wearing, these bloggers have the insights you need to stay on trend in 2022.
With the rise of self-expression dominating the hip hop trends of 2022, any blogger would agree, it is essential to accessorize. Whether a classic Cuban link gold chain speaks to you or a set of gold grills gives you the personal edge, these bloggers tell you what’s hot in 2022.
1. Highsnobiety.com
While not exclusively focused on hip hop fashion, Highsnobiety.com does its due diligence in this realm of fashion. Being one of the biggest names in fashion reporting, they cover industry icons, from Kanye and Pharell products to Rihanna’s latest look.
Their reporting beyond hip hop fashion expands readers’ fashion opinions into new categories creating unique fashion mixups. If you ever need a summary of the latest fashion show or an analysis of a viral look that’s making the social media rounds, Highsnobiety delivers.
2. Daily Paper
Daily Paper is a European fashion brand that focuses on African heritage and fashion. Their biannual Look Books are great primers for the fashions of their respective seasons. The 2022 Spring/Summer Look Book analyzes the future hip hop trends by remembering the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s hip hop eras that began the music genre’s influence over the fashion world.
Oversized clothing and eccentric designs are getting contemporary markups while maintaining the cultured feel of past hip-hop fashion fame. The sneak peek at the 2022 Look Book suggests gold chains with unique pendants are essential fashion accessories in 2022.
3. Complex
Complex, the one-stop-shop for all things hip hop, provides fashion analysis and summaries that inform readers of the general trends throughout the year. While Complex might not be the place for an in-depth look at a niche trend, they keep their thumb on the pulse of hip-hop fashion.
Their analysis of big brands, like Rolex watches, is credible, and they are always breaking down celebrity outfits. The complex gives readers easy-to-understand trend summaries without bogging them down with nuanced discussions of specific products or styles.
4. The Source
The Source’s style blog is focused exclusively on hip-hop fashion choices among the most popular names in the scene. Whether you want to learn about what Machine Gun Kelly’s new gender-neutral nail polish brings to the table or find the best pieces in LL Cool J’s new Rock the Bells collection, The Source has you covered.
The singular focus on hip-hop stars makes The Source perfect for finding the most popular brands created by the biggest hip-hop names. Their Her Source page focuses solely on women’s style and news for undistracted trend analysis for women.
5. Freshnessmag
Freshnessmag.com supplies readers with weekly updates in fashion with a special focus on how fashion relates to the outside world. The blog is run by Editor in Chief Dan Hwang and Publisher Yu-Ming Wu. In their synthesizing articles, you are likely to find insight into the latest brand drops related to popular social movements.
Besides clothing trends, you’ll find plenty of details about the latest in sneaker culture. The site highlights new releases, celebrity collaborations with notable brands, and who’s wearing which pieces. If you need to keep up-to-date with brand-specific lines and product releases, Freshnessmag is the blog for you.
6. Grailed.com
Grailed.com’s blog is characterized by weekly reports on the most popular hip-hop fashion items. They have unique insights into the trending hip-hop fashions because they monitor their own second-hand marketplace. Their data is an excellent indication of what fashion-conscious people are interested in from week to week.
Grailed complements its data-driven fashion reporting with in-depth articles on celebrity looks, recent fashion shows, and trend predictions. Their multi-faceted approach to fashion reporting gives readers key information, and their marketplace connects readers to the clothing pieces featured in the articles.
7. HYPEBEAST
If you need to know what new kicks you need to get in an online queue for or learn the future trends of the biggest brands, then you need to follow HYPEBEAST. Their blog section is centered around brand collaborations such as Lil Uzi Vert’s connection with Marc Jacobs Monogram Collection.
HYPEBEAST’s big-name scores them interesting interviews with culturally significant stars, which gives readers an insight into the drivers of modern trends. At HYPEBEAST, you are just as likely to learn about your hip-hop hero’s new Balenciaga collab as you are to find out which shoes are reselling at the highest rate.
8. UPROXX
UPROXX is not primarily a fashion blog, but its style section offers new perspectives about what’s happening in the fashion scene. Their blogs are often centered around festival fashion rather than celebrity fashion, exposing readers to unique styles that other blogs overlook.
Given the increased importance of self-expression in fashion, UPROXX’s style reporting is just what readers need to help them capitalize on the many intersecting style trends of 2022.
They have articles detailing the newest trends seen in popular TV shows right next to an article about the best black-owned streetwear brands. Scroll a bit, and you run into a piece detailing a basketball player’s special sneaker release or Tyler the Creator’s new nail polish line. The sources of inspiration are varied at UPROXX, making it a great jumping-off point to find your unique style preferences.
Hip Hop Fashion Is Ever-Changing
No matter how many blogs you read, one thing is for sure: The fashion trends of 2022 are unpredictable. That means staying up-to-date with the reporting and analysis found on these eight blogs pays off. Armed with the knowledge of popular trends, you’ll be at the height of hip-hop fashion all of 2022.
Natalia is a Rap and Hip Hop enthusiast. After graduating from The New School of New York’s Public Relations Program and taking a course in Journalism at Michigan State University, she decided to dedicate her life to the music publishing business and to the discovery of new talent. She helps new artists gain exposure to the masses via online marketing and publications.
