The Lil Wayne Leopard Jeggings Stole the Spotlight at the VMAs
Souzan Michael — September 6, 2011 — Fashion
References: nymag & hiphopwired
Rappers nowadays are becoming more fashionable than ever, and the Lil Wayne leopard jeggings at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards are a prime example of how important appearances are in every genre of the music world.
Lil Wayne closed the show by performing his hits “How to Love” and “John” and wearing little more than a pair of leopard print pants. Well, it turns out that those were actually women’s jeggings (leggings that look like jeans, or is it the other way around?) from famed label Tripp NYC.
The company confirmed that the Lil Wayne leopard jeggings were in fact from their brand. The rapper evidently wore the pants in a large size so as to make them appear baggy, rather than the skin tight appearance that jeggings normally take on.
The style statement had such an impact that Weezy’s jeggings now have their own Twitter page, called Waynes_Jeggings. As a huge Lil Wayne fan, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming need to own these jeggings.
Lil Wayne closed the show by performing his hits “How to Love” and “John” and wearing little more than a pair of leopard print pants. Well, it turns out that those were actually women’s jeggings (leggings that look like jeans, or is it the other way around?) from famed label Tripp NYC.
The company confirmed that the Lil Wayne leopard jeggings were in fact from their brand. The rapper evidently wore the pants in a large size so as to make them appear baggy, rather than the skin tight appearance that jeggings normally take on.
The style statement had such an impact that Weezy’s jeggings now have their own Twitter page, called Waynes_Jeggings. As a huge Lil Wayne fan, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming need to own these jeggings.
Trend Themes
1. Feminine Fashion Trends in Music - The rise of fashionable rappers like Lil Wayne presents an opportunity for clothing brands to create innovative and stylish clothing lines targeted towards musicians.
2. Gender-blurring Fashion - The use of women's jeggings by male musicians like Lil Wayne highlights the growing acceptance and popularity of gender-blurring fashion, presenting opportunities for unisex clothing lines and inclusive fashion campaigns.
3. Social Media Impact on Fashion - The creation of a dedicated Twitter page for Lil Wayne's jeggings demonstrates the power of social media in amplifying fashion trends, presenting opportunities for brands to leverage social media platforms to boost their visibility and reach.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Clothing - The fashion industry can leverage the popularity of these feminine fashion trends in music to develop new and innovative clothing lines that cater to the needs and preferences of trendy consumers.
2. Entertainment and Music - The music industry can collaborate with fashion brands to create unique and eye-catching outfits for artists, tapping into the intersection of music and fashion for enhanced visual experiences and fan engagement.
3. Digital Marketing and Social Media - Brands and marketers can take advantage of the social media impact on fashion by leveraging platforms like Twitter to promote and market trend-driven clothing lines, reaching a wider audience and driving sales.
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