Misa Hylton’s Enduring Impact On Fashion

If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Business of Fashion podcast to never miss an episode. The stylist, known for her work with hip-hop legends like Lil’ Kim and Mary J. Blige, joins BoF columnist Jason Campbell and Nick Nelson to discuss how she has shaped fashion trends. American stylist and fashion designer Misa Hylton rose to prominence in the ‘90s for her work with hip-hop and R&B legends such as Lil’ Kim and Mary J. Blige. She played a major role in bridging fashion and hip-hop. But in the past, Hylton didn’t received due credit for her lasting impact on fashion trends — and even contributing to the financial success of select fashion companies — according to BoF columnist Jason Campbell. This week on The BoF Podcast, Campbell is joined by Hylton and Nick Nelson, an adjunct professor at The New School who teaches a course on fashion styling, to discuss Hylton’s life and work, as well as the enduring significance of hip-hop culture in fashion. Hylton’s family emphasised traditional academic subjects, like science and math, during her childhood. Style was a way for her to channel her more creative side; she changed up to five times a day based on her mood at the moment. “That was the first place that I got to work with image … the energy would change, and I’m like, ‘OK, time to change my clothes — wardrobe change,’” says Hylton. In styling, Hylton ditched the ball gowns to dress her clients in looks that were true to who they were, increasi