Everything is on the up swing for Dapper Dan!
In addition to covering this Sunday’s T Magazine, the legendary Harlem haberdasher will be coming out with a book and a Biopic.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Sony is developing a biopic based on Dapper Dan’s upcoming memoir (due out in 2019 via Random House), which will be adapted by Jerrod Carmichael. Set in Harlem, the feature is described as a “high-stakes coming-of-age story.” Carmichael, who is best known as the creator and star of the NBC critical darling The Carmichael Show, will also produce alongside Josh Bratman of Immersive Pictures. Dapper Dan and Jelani Day, his son and brand manager, are set to executive produce.
As we know, Daniel “Dapper Dan” Day is a streetwear pioneer that outfitted some of the biggest New York City-based stars of the ’80s and ’90s out of his iconic store on 125th Street in Harlem. His clientele included Eric B. & Rakim, Salt-N-Pepa, P. Diddy, Mike Tyson, Aaliyah and Floyd Mayweather.
His style of remixing high-end logos from the likes of Gucci and Louis Vuitton into his designs led to litigation that eventually prompted the closure of his store. Over two decades later, in September of last year, Dapper Dan struck a partnership with #Gucci to relaunch his exclusive Harlem atelier that includes a Dapper Dan x Gucci capsule that will be available along with the Fall 2018 collection.
Congrats, Dan!
“I love to dress for the occasion and let my style speak for itself. I like to play with colors, textures, and layers. I love to buy pieces with versatility that can be worn a certain way to my 9 to 5 and completely different for brunch with girlfriends. My style is a representation of me; always evolving and changing as I learn what truly represents me.”
