Sowmya Krishnamurthy

author, Fashion Killa: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion

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"Fashion Killa: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion" documents the close relationship between Gianni Versace and Tupac Shakur, Cardi B’s rise as “the darling of couture fashion…

Fashion and hip-hop have been intertwined since day 1. New book details its history

"Fashion Killa: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion" documents the close relationship between Gianni Versace and Tupac Shakur, Cardi B’s rise as “the darling of couture fashion…

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