Dapper Dan Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000
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Available Upon Request
Primary Topic Category:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) / Social Justice
Secondary Topic Category:
Fashion
Dapper Dan Speaker Profile: At A Glance
A New York Times bestselling author and global fashion icon with a remarkable rags to riches story, Dapper Dan pioneered streetwear in the early 1980s with his eponymous store on 125th Street. Co-opting luxury branding to design original garments with high-end detail, Dapper Dan first drew powerful New York City hustlers as clientele, who flocked to him thanks to his strong street reputation. He then went on to outfit the world’s top entertainers and celebrities, solidifying him as a legend.
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