Fashion Nerds

Russell Simmons

  • Hip-hop apparel
  • Casual sportswear

Russell Simmons extended his work in hip-hop music into fashion by launching Phat Farm in 1992. The company became part of a broader movement of artist- and producer-led labels that translated hip-hop’s cultural influence into apparel.

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Portrait of Russell Simmons
David Shankbone · CC BY 3.0

Five looks to know

Phat Farm runway look — Russell Simmons, Spring 2003 (shown September 2002)

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Phat Farm runway look

Spring 2003

A navy jacket is layered over a striped shirt and checked trousers. This house-attributed look represents Phat Farm under founder Russell Simmons; the source does not identify the individual garment designer.

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Navy Phat Farm track jacket — Russell Simmons, Date not stated

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Navy Phat Farm track jacket

Date not stated · Official Phat Farm brand imagery — season not stated

Contrast trim frames this sporty zipped jacket. This is a Phat Farm house-associated work; Russell Simmons founded the label, and the individual garment designer is not identified.

Phat Farm; individual photographer not stated
Light-blue Phat Farm polo shirt — Russell Simmons, Date not stated

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Light-blue Phat Farm polo shirt

Date not stated · Official Phat Farm brand imagery — season not stated

Piping and a chest pocket add tailored detail to a casual polo. This is a Phat Farm house-associated work; Russell Simmons founded the label, and the individual garment designer is not identified.

Phat Farm; individual photographer not stated
Teal Phat Farm blazer — Russell Simmons, Date not stated

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Teal Phat Farm blazer

Date not stated · Official Phat Farm brand imagery — season not stated

A vivid teal blazer appears with a striped tie in the label’s Casual Business imagery. This is a Phat Farm house-associated work; Russell Simmons founded the label, and the individual garment designer is not identified.

Phat Farm; individual photographer not stated
Black Phat Farm zip jacket — Russell Simmons, Date not stated

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Black Phat Farm zip jacket

Date not stated · Official Phat Farm brand imagery — season not stated

A dark zip jacket layers over a pale T-shirt in the brand’s street-style photograph. This is a Phat Farm house-associated work; Russell Simmons founded the label, and the individual garment designer is not identified.

Phat Farm; individual photographer not stated

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Spring 2003

1 piece

About Russell Simmons

His profile represents the founder’s role in building the brand; garment design requires separate attribution.