Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop

Today is the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop and we can’t deny the impact the culture has had on shaping fashion and jewelry trends.

Here are throwbacks of some of our favorite 90s baddies and their timepieces .

Missy Elliott & Aaliyah. Aaliyah is seen wearing a Baby G Shock. Photography by Ben Watts, 1998.

Erykah Badu wearing multiple timepieces. Photography by Ruth Ossai.

Peppa Denton wearing a vintage Gucci watch. Photography by Janette Beckman.