The Remix: Hip Hop X Fashion
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| The Remix: Hip Hop X Fashion | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | |
| Written by | Lisa Cortés Farah X Emil Wilbekin Andrew Mer |
| Produced by | Lisa Cortés Hillary Cutter Andrew Mer |
| Cinematography | Alice Brooks nausheen dadabhoy Jendra Jarnagin |
| Edited by | Farah X Sarah Laties R.A. Fedde |
| Music by | Wendell Hanes |
Release date |
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Running time | 67 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Remix: Hip Hop X Fashion, is a 2019 American documentary film directed by Farah X and Lisa Cortés.[1][2] The film premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival.[3] It also screened at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, New Orleans Film Festival and Woodstock Film Festival.[4][5] It was released by Netflix on 22 July 2020.[6]
Premise
[edit]The film spotlights fashion architect, stylist and MCM Global Creative Partner, Misa Hylton, one of the first notable stylists to mix streetwear with fashion. The film showcases Hylton's most recognized fashion looks with her muses including Lil’ Kim, Mary J. Blige and Missy Elliott.[7]
April Walker, iconic streetwear designer, entrepreneur and founder of the Brooklyn born label, Walker Wear, is also chronicled for her contributions in changing the game. Walker, the first woman to dominate urban menswear—secured early endorsements by Hip Hop's elite—Tupac, The Notorious B.I.G. and others.
The documentary showcases the global cultural impact of Hip Hop and its influences on shaping the fashion industry of today. It celebrates the female designers and stylists who were working behind the scenes—and how their iconic styles and trends changed fashion in music—forever.
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Independent Documentary | Farah X Lisa Cortés |
Nominated | [8] |
| Sidewalk Film Festival | Best Black Lens Film | Won | [9] | ||
| Milwaukee Film Festival | Best Documentary Feature | Won | [10] | ||
| Napa Valley Film Festival | Best Documentary Feature | Won | [11] | ||
| Urbanworld Film Festival | Best Documentary Feature | Won | [12] |
References
[edit]- ^ "'Remix: Hip Hop x Fashion' Directors on Their New Film Exploring "Who Actually Are the Architects of These Looks"". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ "Farah X Talks Fashion, Entertainment, And Social Justice At 'The Remix: Hip-Hop X Fashion' Premiere At The Tribeca Film Festival". theknockturnal.com. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ "THE REMIX: HIP HOP X FASHION". tribecafilm.com. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ "Film Screening – The Remix: Hip Hop X Fashion". uwm.edu. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ "The Remix: Hip Hop X Fashion". woodstockfilmfestival.com. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ "Here's What's Coming To And Leaving Netflix In July 2020". shadowandact.com. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ "'The Remix: Hip Hop x Fashion' Spotlights The Hidden Figures Of Hip-Hop's Fashion Scene". vibe.com. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ "20th Annual Black Reel Awards – Nominees Announced". blackfilm.com. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ "AWARD WINNERS FROM SIDEWALK 2019". sidewalkfest.com. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ "MILWAUKEE FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS". mkefilm.org. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ "2019 NAPA VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FESTIVAL AWARD WINNERS". napavalleyfilmfest.org. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ "Winners Of The 23nd Annual Urbanworld Film Festival". blackfilm.com. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
