Celebrity Winter Fashion 2016: Artist Style Guide

Fashion has always been a core pillar of Hip-Hop culture, shaping how artists present themselves and how their music is received.

Long before runways caught on, Hip-Hop set trends, turning winter style into another form of self-expression. From heavy coats, boots, and layered outerwear worn by artists shaped by Northeastern and Midwestern winters, to the lighter, more relaxed cold-weather fits favored in the South and on the West Coast, regional climate has long influenced aesthetic choices.

Styles may shift, and brands may change, but the flavor and originality that our favorite hitmakers have brought to the fashion world cannot be understated. The clothes an artist wears function as both armor and storytelling, reflecting who they are, where they’re from, and what their music represents. And over the years, we’ve seen numerous stars rocking threads to turn heads, regardless of the weather, proving that Hip-Hop remains one of the most fashion-forward forces in culture.

With artists and fans reminiscing about 2016 and the landmark events that year, VIBE looks back at the best outfits our favorite music stars wore a decade ago.