*You’re probably wearing a T-shirt and jeans right now. Perhaps you’re wearing a hoodie, sweatpants, and your favorite pair of sneakers? Either way, both of these trends that command the globalized market had originated in North America and were results of unrecognized contributions from the African and Indigenous people.

Some may say that African Americans didn’t have the voice to express themselves, which is why they were driven into expressing themselves in many other forms. Among these forms, fashion just seemed to come naturally to the African American community. Let’s allow history to speak for itself, and take a trip down memory lane to glorify the 1900s while grooving throughout the century.

1900s to 1920s

During this time, it was all about tons and tons of fabric and being conservative. Men would button their shirts all the way up to the top, and women would sport corsets and high neckline dresses.

1930s to 1940s

During this decade, it seems Black men had all the fashion. Wide-legged pants with high waists were the only way to go. Men would always have a chain hanging out of their pockets. Women, on the other hand, had their bandanas going while rocking those laid down edges.

1950 to 1970s

This is where the ‘bad and boujee’ began. You could see how The Supremes and The Motown Female Singing Group had sparked so much attention, and women were all about trimmed dresses. All of them had voluptuous and popping lashes, and how can we forget those fur coats?

1980s

The 80s brought out those leotard and leg warmer ladies because everyone was about getting into shape. Once everyone was in shape, they had to step out looking like stars, and we have Michael Jackson to thank for that. Black people at the time love the blinged-out jackets with the rhinestone, while women sported checkered mini-skirts and cropped jackets.

1990s

In this era, people were all about standing up for what they believed in. This is where young Black men and women started wearing T’s that had messages written across them. Also, during this time, MC Hammer had gotten everyone into wearing baggy ‘hammer pants’ so they could look the grooviest while relaying a message.

Some may say that African Americans inspired creativity and change throughout the ages. Well, if no one else noticed, our globalized fashion industry has definitely kept track of it.

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