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Finally!! The world will know my full story, beyond being a brand, but as a Black man finding his place in the world. My struggle against poverty, crime, and drugs; social rebellion; and my quest for spiritual enlightenment. The tears, sadness, and the joys are all finally told. I am the sum total of everyone who has come into my life—thank you all. And thanks to everyone for supporting #DapperDanMadeInHarlem.⁣

📚 #DapperDanMadeInHarlem available now, wherever books are sold: http://book.dapperdanofharlem.com

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I had trouble sewing my life together, so God made me a tailor. Then, a dream of being a designer was born. I didn’t let anything nor anybody rip that dream away from me. Now, from the corners of Harlem to the runways of Europe, by way of Africa, I’m living that dream. Thirty-plus years later, with no tears nor regrets, I’m telling my story. My memoir, Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem, is available for pre-order now via @randomhouse:

http://book.dapperdanofharlem.com

Parsons School of Design Benefit 2018.

Solange, Cleo Wade, La La, and Gucci President and CEO, Marco Bizzarri.

The 1980s were the best of times (Rap music’s golden age) and the worst of times (The Crack Epidemic), but thanks to the GLORY OF GOD I was given the vision to do something positive for our culture. I am so thankful to all who made that...
The 1980s were the best of times (Rap music’s golden age) and the worst of times (The Crack Epidemic), but thanks to the GLORY OF GOD I was given the vision to do something positive for our culture. I am so thankful to all who made that...
The 1980s were the best of times (Rap music’s golden age) and the worst of times (The Crack Epidemic), but thanks to the GLORY OF GOD I was given the vision to do something positive for our culture. I am so thankful to all who made that...

The 1980s were the best of times (Rap music’s golden age) and the worst of times (The Crack Epidemic), but thanks to the GLORY OF GOD I was given the vision to do something positive for our culture. I am so thankful to all who made that possible.

HARLEM FOREVER 🙏🏿❤️💪🏿

New T Magazine available this Sunday. Preview here.

It’s time to tell all. From growing up with holes in my shoes and swimming in The Harlem River, to crossing The River Nile in Africa in search of my identity. I came from nothing, and God has blessed me with a partnership with Gucci, a book deal with...
It’s time to tell all. From growing up with holes in my shoes and swimming in The Harlem River, to crossing The River Nile in Africa in search of my identity. I came from nothing, and God has blessed me with a partnership with Gucci, a book deal with...
It’s time to tell all. From growing up with holes in my shoes and swimming in The Harlem River, to crossing The River Nile in Africa in search of my identity. I came from nothing, and God has blessed me with a partnership with Gucci, a book deal with...

It’s time to tell all. From growing up with holes in my shoes and swimming in The Harlem River, to crossing The River Nile in Africa in search of my identity. I came from nothing, and God has blessed me with a partnership with Gucci, a book deal with Random House, and now a movie deal with Sony Pictures. Harlem and Africa, through the grace of God, have shaped my life.

Salma Hayek wore the most important outfit of the night at last night’s Oscars. It wasn’t because she is absolutely stunning—because she is. It wasn’t because it was the best outfit of the night—because it wasn’t. It’s not because it was @gucci, nor is it because it was made by Dapper Dan. No. It was the most important because it sent a message to my pen pals in the favelas of Brazil, and in Soweto, South Africa, and in every ghetto in the world where people are trying to find a way to “make it from The Corner to the rest of the world.” It is important because they know that my story is their story, and that if someone of Salma’s stature would wear something of mine, then they, too, can be a designer.

Nothing elevates our fashion culture better than us having it our way. Thank you to CC Sabathia and Shawn Pecas for having it their way.
Nothing elevates our fashion culture better than us having it our way. Thank you to CC Sabathia and Shawn Pecas for having it their way.
Nothing elevates our fashion culture better than us having it our way. Thank you to CC Sabathia and Shawn Pecas for having it their way.

Nothing elevates our fashion culture better than us having it our way. Thank you to CC Sabathia and Shawn Pecas for having it their way.

Well-suited for the culture. I salute DJ Khaled and his stylist, Terrell, for doing it their way, and taking it worldwide. This is how the culture was born—creating what you want, exactly the way that you want it. See you soon, Asahd!


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