The Dapper Dan Story

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Dapper Dan is one of the most prolific names in fashion. In this episode, we trace his story all the way back to the very beginning - including his unexpected discovery in Africa, his takeover of hip-hop, a fight with Mike Tyson, his partnership with Gucci, and much, much more.
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[@__DICARLO]

Thank you for giving Dapper Dan his flowers 💐

[@tarodfowlkes3934]

this man is the reason why ur favorite luxury designer puts out box logo shirts for the people

[@omarililly9970]

And yet he know where he gets the credit, he deserves the things he did for streetwear as a whole I feel like his name should hold a lot more weight

[@TheVIPZone]

@@omarililly9970This commenter (tarod) is being facetious - not giving proper credit where’s due if you haven’t noticed. Box t-shirts by a mainstream designer is the most unthoughtful cheapest form of a fashion product you can sell. A “box t-shirt” has no shape form or design other than the Walmart t-shirt with a print that says DIOR or GUCCI on it. Usually one would purchase $350 -$500 for such a bland t-shirt just to say they have on ‘Dior’ or ‘Gucci’… now with this knowledge, re-read his comment and see if you have the same output. He’s inferring that they are produced for “the people” (African -Americans) such as Dapper Dan.

[@printsphinx257]

The goat! It's crazy how much all these brands were trying to shut him down and end up copying his style. Black designers, you are validated regardless

[@Kinglystateof]

I just moved to Harlem and I’m praying I run into Dapper Dan

[@squircled6274]

I’m so pissed that I missed a chance to meet Dapper Dan in NY. He was in Brooklyn Library where they were hosting a fashion event and I didn’t know it was that day until it was over. Am glad u made this so I could know more abt him

[@marsbanditnyc9043]

Hi still lives and works in Harlem, it’s not uncommon to see him walking around

[@keithwisdom1663]

Go to his store and when you make big money buy something

[@towner4eva]

In Africa he traded his American clothing for their style of dress and that’s what hooked him. He loved the vibrant colors. Drug dealers wore his clothes first and rappers followed because they wanted to look like the street cats. “Made in Harlem: A Memoir.” His book goes into more detail for those intrigued with his story.

[@ev8318]

He ripped of peoples ideas and made them his own. lmao.

[@ronrondrewthat]

Dapper Dan 🐐 80’s, 90’s to now. Clothing, Boxing, Rap all these industries + you heard of him! Inspiration to many!!!

[@SayitaintsoV9]

Always a good day when Threaducation uploads!

[@jcarter5521]

Wow man you really did your research, props to you. The most in depth docu on him yet and I’ve pratically seen them all. Dapper Dan is a legend and this did him justice.

[@bx3054]

i remember when i first heard the story of Dapper Dan. i was instantly a fan. great stuff, Threaducation.

[@AGHcentral]

Just got into your channel not too long ago so seeing this episode pop up is real dope on many levels

[@martinmiller7241]

So incredibly interesting! Thank you so much for the inspiration ❤

[@IrisG-m6k]

Dapper Dan adjusted the fashion world the man is an ICON super creative artist ❤❤❤

[@1savage325]

Great video as always, loving the consistency 🔥

[@OhVelleYeah]

Much appreciation for George Foreman’s injury to allow for Dap’s exploration.

[@adrianalmaraz5456]

Always a good day when Threaducation posts! Fires me up

[@TheSn308139]

We been waiting on this one

[@emmanueleyiah5514]

MUCH RESPECT TO YOU ❤❤ SIR DAPPER DAN.

[@etu666]

Doing amazing like always fam! Keep it up! Appreciate u spreading word of the culture

[@joshuasabater5221]

Finally!!! Been waiting on this episode

[@arkxszn8934]

About time🔥🔥🔥

[@platanodash]

Glad The legendary Dapper Dan is getting the love he deserves. The creator of logo mania

[@paolabueso]

Amazing episode! Thank you so much for sharing this. 🤩🙌🙌🙌

[@MichaelBodega]

An American Dream story 🔥

[@RealYetiFilmz]

*Eye had a dream about this exact same person and his legacy and it doesnt change not one bit!! His name is stuck in my dna!!*

[@ras_moon2]

av learnt so much from your channel bro ....i actually feel i can be part of fashion now

[@unshookclothing]

Your videos are so good, thank you

[@yungillust]

great video as always. I really like stories about individual people making their way to the top, with unconventional methods like Dan did with "using" big companies works. It always feels like a personal spin, to take something existing and show it through a personal lense, thereby creating something completely new and inspiring. The art world is always a take & give, art is created throughout the process of observing several inspirations, the culmination of them is the artwork. After an artwork is created, other artist make take this with various other things as inspo and create something new, which can also be used as inspo. I really like the Pope-Series of Francis Bacon, where Bacon used a portrait of the Pope Innocent X by Velázquez as a silhoutte, giving his own, dark and disturbing spin. Whilst Dans work is far from dark and disturbing, a certain originality is given and even if the Logomania conquers the piece, his influence and vision is clearly seen. The process, the inspiration and the motive is clearly noticeable, it even seems like it screams at the viewer. I love it.

[@traceycamille]

DAP IS THE BLUEPRINT!! THE FASHION COUNCIL OWES HIM AN AWARD! 🐐👑💗🔥💪🏽

[@J.I.T.S]

luv this. I wish you posted more man . I ABSOLUTELY LUVVVV THIS CHANNEL‼️

[@nkululekondlovu8686]

Facts. It’s the only reason why appreciate fashion now

[@dallashanson_]

Thank you for this.

[@fionakida]

Can’t believe I didn’t know any of this!🔥🔥🔥

[@various32]

Very informative

[@memelord3348]

Another amazing vid

[@j.williams4507]

Thankyou🙏♥

[@briabibbs8628]

Dapper Dan is the hip hop godfather of fashion

[@zombl337og]

Them new DD + PUMA hoodie and pants (ginger) are wicked dope

[@GeauxHB]

Much respect!!

[@CoCoFantastique]

Whoa! Great Pick

[@TrinSetHer]

We love you Dapper Dan you are appreciated and you were necessary❤

[@Whodnl]

You got a legend, and you are one too

[@cj-hw3pv]

Respect

[@DippedInInk]

Dapper Dan doesn’t get the respect he deserves. These brands need to respect and kiss his feet.

[@Rooflessmula]

make a podcast bro

[@xaviercarroll7688]

Probably my favorite video after the Margiela and Virgil 🔥🔥

[@7vengod]

Them “DAP” hoodies sold out before they even hit the shelves ya heard me s/o dapper Dan & Harlem world 💯💯💯

[@grey4509]

while I love your content, look into something like a shure-37mb. Your microphone is very subpar and I usually put on captions and turn the video down more than I usually do. Your voice is fine, but you sound like a facetime audio call.

[@iflowmagazine]

Amazing Dapper Dan changed the direction of ready to wear clothing and couture.

[@Threaducation]

absolutely!

[@maxitaxi369]

Will you do a vid on Junya Watanabe and Yamamoto?

[@JB-by1zl]

13:37 Artistic Integrity…😂😂😂😂

[@walterricks9965]

NICE!

[@worldofwisdom617]

Now big corporations, sign stars to big deals thus cornering the fashion market.

[@Scamp27]

can you do supreme for the next vid plz

[@T.Booker]

Wow!

[@Teenagespirit-pu8uz]

Supreme 😭😭

[@maverikregime9888]

basically shaped not just Gucci best styles and Hip Hop but Drug Dealer Flyness as a whole salu the Don!

[@Ammahvideo]

Yes

[@RapstarReport]

Anybody can make anything.. but black people make things cool

[@designedbydaughter]

I clicked this so fast

[@piairprce2244]

💛

[@RealYetiFilmz]

*“Black People” Created this planet!!!*

[@born2doitright]

They always trying to imitate us!!!!

[@MaxcineRobinson-gh4vz]

No race can wag Swag like us!!!!!!!!!!

[@jordanthomas6482]

Yerrrr

[@armourwhiteshirtco1027]

matte stuff

[@BlueBasement66]

🫶🫶🫶

[@saintsiete6566]

✝️Angels in designer on KZbin 😇I Christian rap 🔥🎶 god bless dapper Dan on God 🐪

[@RealYetiFilmz]

*Funny thing these logos date back WAYYY before the Caucasian man came to our planet!!*

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

Nice fairy tale kiddo

[@MaxcineRobinson-gh4vz]

Stop lying it was a drug dealers $5 dollar wallet with the logo!!!!!!

[@On_a_Way]

Erster