Daniel Day

Fashion Designer

Birthday August 8, 1944

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace New York City, NY

Age 79 years old

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About

Well known as Dapper Dan, he is a designer and haberdasher who opened the influential store Dapper Dan's Boutique. He was a pioneer in introducing hip hop artists to the high fashion world. 

Before Fame

He started to develop his skill as a gambler at the age of 13. His gambling allowed him to open his store. He worked for a Harlem newspaper called Forty Acres and a Mule.

Trivia

He launched a fashion line with Gucci in 2017. A year later, he opened a new store and atalier called Dapper Dan's of Harlem.

Family Life

He grew up with three brothers and three sisters. His father was a civil servant and his mom was a homemaker.

Associated With

Clients of his have included LL Cool JJay-Z and Salt-N-Pepa.