If that same birthday-themed invitation came with a request to dress in ’90s hip hop fashion trends, Gen Xers, Millennials and even Gen Zers would know exactly what to wear to look like they wer ...

From the oversized puffer jackets and Timberlands that defined ‘90s streetwear, to the high-end designer collaborations that now turn heads, winter gear in Hip-Hop has been a constant evolution.

I'm grateful to have documented the emerging hip-hop culture in the '90s. I never thought it would land me a career as a professional photographer. This is an as-told-to essay based on a ...