August 6th 2023.
Mary J. Blige and business partner Simone I. Smith are celebrating National Hip Hop Day on Aug.11 in a big way. They are launching a capsule collection from their joint jewelry brand, Sister Love, that pays homage to the genre's 50th anniversary. The statement pieces will include triangle hoops and name-plated additions for the earrings.
Blige knows how influential the styles were, and still are, to Hip-Hop imagery. She shared, “We decided on these earring styles for Hip-Hop 50 because these are the earrings that were the most popular, specifically the triangle hoops, and the ones that every girl from the projects and female rappers wore! Hip-Hop culture always influences the designs for Sister Love. These are the earrings we wore growing up and are still wearing today.”
The collection also includes a line for men, inspired by Simone's husband, legendary rapper and actor LL Cool J. These pieces have a "bodega vibe" of necklaces and pendants that provide a bling-like flair at an affordable price-point.
Blige wanted to curate a collection that paid tribute to the genre that inspired her upbringing and identity. She expressed, “Hip-hop is so important to me because it gave me my identity growing up in the inner city and the projects. It was and still is a powerful way for us to express ourselves and understand other artists and rappers who MC through their experience. Years ago, people thought this genre would be extinct, but 50 years later it is still here and just as big as rock and roll.”
The 90's inspired jewelry is available now to bring back the nostalgia and celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop. So, get your hands on this collection and honor the culture that has shaped us!
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