{"product_id":"ice-cold-a-hip-hop-jewelry-history","title":"Ice Cold. A Hip-Hop Jewelry History","description":"Condition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9783836584975\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2022\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: TASCHEN\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eWhether it's diamond-encrusted grills, oversized \"truck\" style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of \u003cb\u003ea collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today\u003c\/b\u003e, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History is a stunning compilation of storytelling and visuals. Hundreds of extraordinary images of every major hip-hop artist on record celebrate how \"Ice\" has become a proclamation of identity and self-expression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Starting with \u003cb\u003eRun-DMC's gold Adidas pendants\u003c\/b\u003e and Eric B. \u0026amp; Rakim's ostentatious dookie rope chains and Mercedes medallions, the jewelry then transforms from street style into a booming design culture. The hip-hop tradition of \"show up and show out\" reaches new heights with artists like\u003cb\u003e Pharrell Williams\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eJay-Z\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eGucci Mane,\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eCardi B\u003c\/b\u003e, whose over-the-top pieces integrate unique pop culture references, unconventional materials, and enduring collaborations with artists like Takashi Murakami.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Author Vikki Tobak reveals - in great detail - the work of pioneering jewelers such as Tito Caicedo of Manny's, Eddie Plein, and Jacob the Jeweler as well as newer artisans such as Avianne \u0026amp; Co., Ben Baller\/IF \u0026amp; Co., Greg Yuna, Johnny Dang, Eliantte, and many more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Ice Cold is a treasure trove of dazzling, inspirational style, featuring the work of leading photographers, including Wolfgang Tillmans, Janette Beckman, Jamel Shabazz, Timothy Whit","brand":"RANDOM HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":41508563386501,"sku":"PR398806","price":321.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/0213\/3637\/files\/image_TNXDR32OX6F4.jpg?v=1769798402","url":"https:\/\/smartfoxbooks.com.au\/products\/ice-cold-a-hip-hop-jewelry-history","provider":"Smartfox Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}