Salt-N-Pepa has gifted us with music that we continue to love and appreciate today, but we can’t talk about the iconic hip-hop group without mentioning their mark on style.
When we think of Salt-N-Pepa, the first thing that comes to mind may be the groups iconic “Push It” jackets, but the truth is their impact on fashion is far reaching.
Not only did the group push the envelope lyrically in a male-dominated industry, they used style to express their strength and femininity. Through their style, their message was direct and clear, with no confusion about what they were about, what they stood for and who they were.
From hard-hitting, “borrowed from the boys” looks to soft and sultry moments that helped to play up pearl-clutching lyrics, they had it all.
Pioneers for women who weren’t afraid to be loud and to ultimately be heard, they proved that a love for hip-hop and being a woman was not mutually exclusive.
Every aspect of their style is steeped in hip-hop history, including the famous “Push It” jackets designed by Christopher “Play” Martin of Kid ’N Play and created in the one-and-only Dapper Dan’s Harlem studio.
Salt-N-Pepa taught us to do, dress and say what we want boldly and unapologetically – and for that we say thank you.
Happy birthday, Salt!
Salt-n-Pepa circa 1988.
Salt-N-Pepa record on February 6, 1988 in Bayside Queens, New York.
Salt-N-Pepa circa 1988.
Salt-N-Pepa circa 1988.
Salt-n-Pepa attend the Sixth Annual Soul Train Music Awards on March 10, 1992 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.
Salt-N-Pepa circa 1987.
Salt-n-Pepa at a club on October 3, 1993 in Chicago, Illinois.
Salt-n-Pepa attend the Second Annual ESPY Awards on February 28, 1994 at the Paramount Theater, Madison Square Garden in New YorK City.
Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spinderella pose for a portrait in 1988.
Salt-N-Pepa on stage circa 1987.
Salt-N-Pepa video shoot for Schoop at Club USA, New York, August 31, 1993.
The trio poses circa 1988.
Salt-n-Pepa performing on stage in 1988.
Salt of Salt-N-Pepa performing onstage.
