This interactive Great 8, East of The River Fashion Tour stop explores the impact of go-go music on fashion and cultural expression in Washington, DC. Through visual media, archival materials, and community storytelling, attendees will examine how rhythm, movement, and sound influence personal style, creative identity, and self-expression.
Go-go is presented not just as a music genre, but as a living cultural force that shapes fashion, strengthens community connections, and preserves cultural memory. Participants will gain deeper insight into DC's impact on culture through style and fashion including go-go’s enduring role in DC’s cultural landscape and its influence across generations.
Project Description
The Great 8 Fashion Tour is an interactive documentary project that explores the cultural significance of style and fashion across Washington, DC’s eight wards. By centering diverse voices and lived experiences, the project highlights fashion as a powerful tool for storytelling, identity, and cultural preservation within DC communities.