COZYFILEZ ISSUE #002
“Let’s Talk About It: is the 757 the new underlying blueprint in fashion? Has it always been? Atlanta contributions to fashion and how it’s misleading… Let’s talk about it”
Skateboard P! 7 cities own! The latest LV collection was an amazing collection. It was talked about these past few days and some notable names were there. The atmosphere was lovely, real aquatic (don’t copy my word plz if you not wavy) but I couldn’t help but notice that the vibe was real wavy (in Biggavel words owwww) capturing 757 scenery especially P’s city VA Beach. The surfer look matches the Beach scene iykyk but also blends a feel of its sister city Norfolk as well. In attendance tho I saw some noticeable faces one in particular was 757s own Missy Elliot. Great to see, but if I had to critique the show my main critique would be the lack of 757 artist being shown in these events from P.
Don’t get me wrong I love a 757 artist of any kind in that line light, but I see a lot of artists, musicians gravitate to the Atlanta scene more. Same as someone would do in NYC when they’re popular. 7 cities has a thing for cosplaying other regions (mainly this new GenZ era) to get some attention. Look at the new wave of artist, mainstream and underground, you’ll see the influences from a Carti, Thug (mainly these two) etc. The punk rock aesthetic, skate culture mixed with high end fashion is the new trend. But I say all that to say, is Atlanta really fly? When it comes to fashion has Atlanta ever been known for “fashion” or being fly? Ppl say 3stacks but those bold pieces were done by Busta, Missy and more. Artistic expressionism is something that we all love but when you think of the fashion scene and fashion world when has Atlanta been fly?
And this is by means no shot at ATL, they’re one of the biggest scenes for African American culture, but again fashion culture was never them. Migos were dressing in all Versace during their debut, TI and Dro was dressing in Polo. Jeezy all black Tees. The list goes on. Gunna and Lil Baby were just putting things together (terrible fits, no style) and they led you to believe that’s “drip”. ATL was stripper and player culture heavy in the early 2000s and 90s.
As time goes on you see the likes of a Playboi Carti, Young Thug, UnotheActivist and more embrace this new era of fashion but again their fashion changed once linking with people like BloodyOsiris, Bloody Dior, Ian Connor (lol we ain’t go get on cuhddy for his actions we’re speaking on his influence on ppl that’s all) A$AP Mob and more.
Again this is no shade to Atlanta but if you look back in history they weren’t fashionable or fly. The lifestyle is what drew us in to Atlanta. D Boyz, Strippers, Pimps, the women etc. Now you look and everyone is “fashionable” or stylish. Yet years ago these ppl had no style. No disrespect but can you say you’re stylish or fly when proof shows you didn’t have a great eye for style until you possibly got a stylist. Young Thug last year posted a video wearing rings calling the Mac & Cheeses the B&B (🥩🥦) *NYC to VA knows the differences lol but that’s an example of someone following the trends and not sticking to their culture. Culture knows the differences and the facts.
Atlanta has always been a major impact on the culture for African Americans, but when you see the blueprint for fashion over the past 20 years it’s hard to deny the impact of P! You see the vision of the 757 in his work. As much as it goes unnoticed you’ll be amazed this statement. But think about it, Snoop, Hov, Ye, and more have been inspired by the fashion of P.
Now do I think P should give more opportunities for 757 artist, yes! By far. But also the 757 has lost its touch due to constant dickriding of other places and ppl. Is ATL fly? No, not historically. But that’s not belittling their accomplishments in the culture. Is a man from the 757 changing fashion and having everyone dress like him? Yes. It’s clear as day and in plain sight a lot of these entertainers have no style and aren’t fly. It’s plain to see how much influence 757 alone has made an impact on the culture!
Think about it!
Maybe one day it’ll be another person who explains this, maybe a kid or another visionary will show you the truth and the way 757 has changed the game, I’m just the messenger and observer!
Stay Cozy
COZYFILEZ issue #002
