Impact of Lil Kim on the fashion and beauty industry
From her green bikini and furry design combo worn with an interlocking bodysuit om the No Way Out tour in the late nineties to her modern outfits in award nights, Lil Kim has established herself as a hip-hop fashion icon since she hit the limelight in the mid-nineties at the tender age of 20.
With over 2 million Instagram fans, Kimberly Denise Jones also known as Lil Kim has yet to claim the most coveted Council of Fashion Designers Icon Award, something her fans find unacceptable.
Lil Kim at the awards
Commenting on her appearance in last year’s BET award, Daillymail.co.uk described her look like an “hourglass figure” with a black and cream striped belt. Her remarkable sense of fashion was also said to have featured a jeweled Gucci buckle. Daillymail.co.uk then revealed how she stormed the stage with her silver, ultramodern mini-dress in the award night. She appeared with hair on another level and makeup blending sweetly with her fabric.
As an undisputed legend and pioneer of female rap, Hollywoodlife reported that Lil Kim was present at the 1999 Grammy award ceremony, and guess what? Her wild outfits have become a public sensation. She wore an attire that literally made her a gorgeous mermaid. She appeared in a mono-shouldered violet jumpsuit clad in seashells appliques while her left breast was covered by just one of those seashell appliques. Regarding her presence in Grammy Award Nights, Hollywoodlife commented that she’s reputable for being one of the most gorgeously dressed attendees of all time. That’s impressive!
Lil Kim’s Style, Makeup and Celebrity Fans
Lil Kim has gone above and beyond to establish herself as a force to reckon with in the fashion industry. She knows exactly how to clad her body in elegantly arrayed clothing, makeup & wigs. For fashion lovers worldwide, this is a marvel to watch. You may wonder, how did Lil Kim’s style and choices of outfits, makeup, wigs and shoes make her become influential in the fashion industry?
During a discussion on ComplexCon Lil Kim talked about the influence of her styles on the industry. This happened in her discussion with the deputy director of ComplexCon – Aria Hughes and her longtime style specialist – Misa Hylton.
She recalled that she stamped her authority in the fashion industry via the “Crush on Me” video. She later added that the crush on me video set “the tone” for her fashion career. With this video, she established herself as a force both vocally and visually.
In the “Crush on Me” video, made almost 23 years ago, she established fashion ideas that are now seen as contemporary. She wore a supplemental lip gloss, customized clothing with sleek designs of vibrant furs and matching wigs. In today’s society, these are fashion trends that are now enjoyed by the public, thanks to her influence on the industry.
Credit: Lil’ Kim
Still on the discussion Kim and Misa Hylton had with the deputy director of ComplexCon Kim was asked if she had gotten the recognition she deserved for her influence on the fashion industry. She replied, “I will let you all answer that”.
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Do you think anyone might actually stand up tomorrow and claim that her entire ideas were coming from a particular brand or company? What made Lil Kim’s influence on the fashion industry especially unique is the fact that for a very long time she did not collaborate directly with any brand. The fact that Lil Kim and her stylist – Misa Hylton didn’t work directly with brands made it somehow difficult for them to measure their level of influence on the fashion and beauty industry. On the other hand, not working with brands served as proof that their visions were authentic.
Kim is not just a source of influence for the public. She is also a source of influence for celebrities that are role models for millions.
It is noteworthy to mention that when Rihanna won the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s annual Fashion Icon award in 2014, she credited Lil Kim for her inspiration and influence. She praised her for shaping her entire idea of what should be regarded as good fashion.
Therefore, if Lil Kim could have been a source of influence and inspiration to the music superstar and fashion role model, she definitely would have influenced so many ideas in the fashion industry. Millions of fashion enthusiasts worldwide have adopted Lil Kims clothing, makeup and hairstyles. She has been described as a bona fide style Icon by so many blog posts and fashion news articles online.
Imitation of Lil Kim’s Wig Style
Kylie Jenner is one of those whose sense of fashion has been hugely influenced by Lil Kim, although she never openly confessed to have been influenced by Lil Kim. Under careful examination of Kylie’s styles, several fashion analysts discovered a whole lot of resemblance. That’s all too obvious from her choices of wig. The idea behind her famous purple wig originated from Lil Kim.
She led by example while teaching other rappers, songwriters and singers that music should be done to appeal to the eye also
Isn’t it amazing to enjoy the performance of musicians that pleasantly combine their abilities to sing with the power to influence beauty trends? Definitely!
As an influential music legend, the American rapper and songwriter have proved that vocal entertainers should not just limit the scope of their entertainment to music. They should be both a marvel to listen to and a marvel to watch.
Lil Kim’s love for sleek designs, utterly blending makeup, and colorful wigs has been evident in her dressing. There are more than enough proofs that Lil Kim has indeed laid down a legacy that firmly established her as an icon in the fashion industry. She’s one of the world’s biggest muses in the industry. Admittedly, she’s Lil Kim; however, her influence in the fashion and beauty industry is far from “lil”. She’s indeed an influential fashionista!
