Imperious Entertainment

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written by Overstand , November 30, 2007

Nope, I know some people who spend $120 beans for an outfit, pshhh I spend that on 2 shirts an 2 pairs of jeans.

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written by Jackrabbit J , November 30, 2007

Of course it affects my spending habits but I wouldn't be quick to point the finger at hip hip in causing another unattractive trait in our community. While peopl used to run out of stores with ADIDAS because of Run DMC, hip hop has been influencing our pockets. But athletes influence the kids even more since its all about the shoes with them-- or at least it was when I was growing up.

Even if hip hop werent around, the next predominant culture would influence how we spend our money. Keep in ming LV ain't just hip hop. We always tend to want what the folks at top have.

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written by Edgar Romero , December 02, 2007

yo was up Vers..
I think way outwardly sometimes they call me crazy..But we are still spongues..not until we die does the brain stop telling the body what to do.so with said..of course whatever we put into our eyes more than 10 times is going to influence our life. Like i go on you tube sometimes & watch some of those wicked clips..and sometimes im like ibetter stop watching this crap cuz its crazy..yahknow...well back to musik..Rap musik is a tool for Advertisers..see you gotta be down with all these investors when you sing that Record Deal..some sell drugs/women/guns/ others sell clothes/cars/jewels..Regardless somebody got their money in your pocket..So Ofcourse guess who's gonna be mega famous..the cat that sells it all..yah heard...I dont think that these can be changed ..so if you cant beat them join them right.. RIGHT>.but do it your way..SEll shit that benefits the people and world..like what..well I had this same discussion many years ago in the 90's and me and a couple of homies came up with selling people G'SUS..of course none were down with that but we knew that tat was the answer...WEll thanks for building this site I hope people join. a fellow p-town graduate beefeez. d2eg.. p.s. I sell Scooters now for a living and do my musik on the side..come thru sometime if you got time and save you some CASH & GAS..Yah know make a difference.. you get 90 mpg on a scooter..and your not contributing to the blood sucking Oil companies.Peace in the middle EAst. SCOOTER WORLD OF GLENDALE

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written by Kendra Thompson , December 02, 2007

You know, I had a very similar conversation this morning. But we had conceded as a premise that pop culture does affect our spending habits and the only question remaining was, "To what extent does pop culture affect our spending habits, and is it only generational?" We then discussed the extent to which consumerism and the almighty rise of the luxury industry has trickled down to children and actual adults. For example, I read an article a while back about how after little Suri Cruise was captured in her darling Burberry dress, the dress immediately sold out of stores. I think your question, and mine, is answered by the fact that very few prominent celebrities actually have to buy their clothes -- designers constantly send them clothes, bags, and jewelry in the hopes that if they appear in it, it will affect their bottom line. I think, and this is true of hip hop as well, that sometimes buying a $2,200 bag, if only for a moment, makes one feel like they are living that lifestyle associated with that article and the celebrity seen with it. Your story reminds me of a shopping trip I had over the summer in Chicago. My boyfriend loves shoes and was trying to convince me to get a particular pair of very fierce YSL shoes. I was unsure whether it would be justified to pay that much for shoes I may only wear once or twice -- they were fierce but trendy. The saleswoman overhears our disussion and comes over with the usual compliments after I have the shoes on my feet. When that form of persuasion appears to be unsuccessful, she then tells me that Beyonce had worn these shoes and that Ciara had worn them in her latest video. Her sales tactic made me giggle. But by the look of seriousness in her eyes, I knew it had worked on at least one customer before me...

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written by Kendra Thompson , December 02, 2007

Lest you think my comment suggests that I am above the fray, I've purchased more than my fair share of dresses and shoes after I've seen them on a celebrity. If I could be convinced that I wasn't too thick to pull of a Herve Leger dress, I'd get one after loving the look of the dress on Victoria Beckham and Rihanna. I am convinced that celebrities wearing designer items is the most successful marketing tool out there. But I also find my shopping habits sometimes influenced by Jackie Kennedy's style circa 1970s. If you could help me explain that, well it'd be wonderful!