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Blue Karl Kani Sweater
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Blue Karl Kani Sweater

Clothing manufacturer Karl Kani
Designer Carl Williams
Datec. 1995
Mediumcotton (textile)
DimensionsOverall (HWD): 26 5/8 × 57 in. (67.628 × 144.78 cm)
Credit LineMoPOP permanent collection
Object number2021.65
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Karl Kani is a streetwear fashion brand founded by Carl Williams in 1989. It was one of the first streetwear brands to gain mainstream recognition and was influential in the rise of hip-hop fashion in the 1990s. Known for its bold graphics and oversized silhouette, Karl Kani clothing was worn by many of the biggest names in hip-hop and became synonymous with the urban fashion movement. He was also the fashion choice of rapper Tupac Shakur who in 1994 did a campaign for the fashion label and did not charge for his time. As a successful clothing brand, in 2002 Karl Kani was honored with an Urban Fashion Pioneer Award for his lifetime achievements, at the Urban Fashion Awards.
Blue sweatshirt. Kani stiched in gold on middle of shirt.
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Medium: cotton (textile)
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