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The Surprising Origins of Streetwear
Season 1
Episode 1
Streetwear is the global style that came from the fusion of Hip-Hop and Skater Culture. Our host Dr. Taj Frazier meets with Chris Gibbs, Hip-Hop head, skater, fashion tastemaker, and owner of the famed LA streetwear boutique, Union, to learn how two different cultures came together to redefine how we dress.
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