Ice Cold. A Hip-Hop Jewelry History wer. angielska

Whether it's diamond-encrusted grills, oversized â?śtruckâ?ť style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy.

Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History is a stunning compilation of storytelling and visuals. Hundreds of extraordinary images of every major hip-hop artist on record celebrate how â?śIceâ?ť has become a proclamation of identity and self-expression.

Starting with Run-DMCâ?™s gold Adidas pendants and Eric B. & Rakimâ?™s ostentatious dookie rope chains and Mercedes medallions, the jewelry then transforms from street style into a booming design culture. The hip-hop tradition of â?śshow up and show outâ?ť reaches new heights with artists like Pharr