Keeping It Real?

 Back in the day, one made the best out of what one had - and for most people that meant 'street fashion'.
Even Bob Marley 'dressed up' on occasion in Rude Boy attire.

 The Teddy Boys (Similar to Rockabilly here in the States) shopped at thrift stores to get their suits.
People liked to look cool - they just weren't willing to go broke doing it.

 Before Vivienne Westwood began to turn punk fashion into high fashion, Punk groups like The Clash would wear clothing which was affordable to anyone.

 That B-Boy stance?
It's the look one gets while being sized up as someone is deciding whether jack you for your ish.
White shoes, blue jeans and black jackets?
Anyone could afford this look.

 The came the New Romantics.
Sure, Adam Ant looked like a broke cast member of the Pirates of the Caribbean but Duran Duran adopted a more effete high-end look.

Which brings me to Kanye West...
Is Hip-Hop still relevant?
Is it still 'Keeping it Real'?
Nope, not when modern 'street fashion' is causing many fans to go broke trying to emulate their favorite artists.