Given the demand for today's latest "It" label and status accessories, and the constant push by media toward the next must-have purchase, a film that approaches clothing from a timeless point of view is a welcome respite from the exhausting cycle of trends that fuel the fashion industry.
"Fresh Dressed," a documentary examining hip-hop's influence on fashion, forgoes today's frequently asked question of "Who are you wearing?" and, instead, compellingly explores the why of what we wear.
Directed by Sacha Jenkins, the film is as rhythmic and hypnotic as the old-school hip-hop-heavy soundtrack that supports it. With its high-profile interviews with Nas, Kanye West and Sean Combs, as well as street wear clothing pioneers Carl Jones, co-founder of Cross Colours, and Daymond John, co-founder of FUBU, the movie is as entertaining as it is educational.