"A cinematic narrative of glamour, grit, luxury, and luck, Fashion Killa draws on exclusive interviews with the leaders of the fashion world to tell the story of the hip-hop artists, designers, stylists, and unsung heroes who fought the power and reinvented style around the world over the last fifty years. Set in the sartorial scenes of New York, Paris, and Milan, journalist Sowmya Krishnamurthy's reporting on the intersecting histories of hip-hop and contemporary fashion focuses on the risk takers and rebels-the artists, designers, stylists, models, and tastemakers-who challenged a systemic power structure and historically reinvented the world of haute couture. Fashion Killa is a classic tale of a modern renaissance; of an exclusionary industry gate-crashed by innovators; of impresarios-Sean "Diddy" Combs, Dapper Dan, Virgil Abloh-hoisting hip-hop from the streets to the stratosphere; of supernovas-Lil' Kim, Cardi B, and Megan Thee Stallion-allying with kingmakers-Anna Wintour, Donatella Versace, and Ralph Lauren; of traditionalist fashion houses-Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Saint Laurent-transformed into temples of rap gods like Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, and Travis Scott. Krishnamurthy explores the connections between the DIY hip-hop scene and the exclusive upper-echelons of high fashion. She tracks the influence of music and streetwear on the most exclusive (and exclusionary) luxury brands. At the intersection of cultural commentary and oral history, Fashion Killa commemorates the contributions of hip-hop to music, fashion, and our culture at large"--

"A cinematic narrative of glamour, grit, luxury, and luck, Fashion Killa draws on exclusive interviews with the leaders of the fashion world to tell the story of the hip-hop artists, designers, stylists, and unsung heroes who fought the power and reinvented style around the world over the last fifty years. Set in the sartorial scenes of New York, Paris, and Milan, journalist Sowmya Krishnamurthy's reporting on the intersecting histories of hip-hop and contemporary fashion focuses on the risk takers and rebels-the artists, designers, stylists, models, and tastemakers-who challenged a systemic power structure and historically reinvented the world of haute couture. Fashion Killa is a classic tale of a modern renaissance; of an exclusionary industry gate-crashed by innovators; of impresarios-Sean "Diddy" Combs, Dapper Dan, Virgil Abloh-hoisting hip-hop from the streets to the stratosphere; of supernovas-Lil' Kim, Cardi B, and Megan Thee Stallion-allying with kingmakers-Anna Wintour, Donatella Versace, and Ralph Lauren; of traditionalist fashion houses-Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Saint Laurent-transformed into temples of rap gods like Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, and Travis Scott. Krishnamurthy explores the connections between the DIY hip-hop scene and the exclusive upper-echelons of high fashion. She tracks the influence of music and streetwear on the most exclusive (and exclusionary) luxury brands. At the intersection of cultural commentary and oral history, Fashion Killa commemorates the contributions of hip-hop to music, fashion, and our culture at large"--

The price tags on clothes weren't the only things that young fashionista Wynter Dias was accustomed to popping. For the right price, and with the right weapon, Wynter Dias had the ability to rid a person of any problem that they had. However, while solving everyone else's problems is her specialty, Wynter is also forced to deal with her own issues. On the path of seeking revenge for her father's death, Wynter deals with a budding career, falling hopelessly in love, being betrayed, and losing those closest to her. Will she be able to fix her dilemmas before they become too much to handle and eat her alive? Ultimately Wynter has to choose between toting a Birkin bag or a nickel plated Beretta in the first installment of Fashion Killa!

The secrets are out... Or so Wynter thought. After a long road of tragedy and pain Wynter wishes for nothing more than her fairy tale ending with Prince Rico. However, when she faces her biggest enemy yet, she finds that some stories aren't meant to have a happy ending. Follow Wynter on the ride to protect herself and those she loves. Find out what happens when words collide and loyalty is tested in this riveting, explosive finale to the Fashion Killa trilogy.

Wynter Dias is back with a vengeance! In this second installment of Fashion Killa, Wynter finds herself, and her life spiraling viciously out of control. Secrets are surfacing, new enemies are emerging, and all relationships are being tested. Nothing is as it seems to be, and even Wynter cannot predict what her fate will be. The drama increases as Wynter gets deeper and deeper into the dangerous game that she calls her life. The million dollar question still remains; can Wynter get a grip on what has become her reality before she falls victim to it?

*Re-Release...COMPLETE SERIES IN 1*The price tags on clothes weren't the only things that young fashionista Wynter Dias was accustomed to popping. For the right price, and with the right weapon, Wynter Dias had the ability to rid a person of any problem that they had. However, while solving everyone else's problems is her specialty, Wynter is also forced to deal with her own issues. On the path of seeking revenge for her father's death, Wynter deals with a budding career, falling hopelessly in love, being betrayed, and losing those closest to her. Wynter finds herself, and her life spiraling viciously out of control. Secrets are surfacing, new enemies are emerging, and all relationships are being tested. Nothing is as it seems to be, and even Wynter cannot predict what her fate will be. After a long road of tragedy and pain Wynter wishes for nothing more than her fairy tale ending with Prince Rico. However, when she faces her biggest enemy yet, she finds that some stories aren't meant to have a happy ending. Follow Wynter on the ride to protect herself and those she loves. Find out what happens when words collide and loyalty is tested on this riveting, explosive journey of Wynter and Rico's.