For anyone who doesn't know, Occupy Wall Street (OWS) is a series of protests against corporate greed, with a focus on the activities of the financial services sector. Demonstrations began on 17th September 2011 in the Zuccotti Park area of Wall Street (New York's financial district), and look set to continue into the New Year. Similar protests have appeared across the US, with Occupy Oakland and Occupy New Orleans making the news after a number of demonstrators died in a range of different circumstances. In the UK, the Occupy London movement has been camped outside St Paul's Cathedral since 15th October, with a hearing on the eviction of protestors set for 19th December. So what does any of this have to do with fashion? That's where hip-hop superstar Jay-Z comes in. Founder of Roc-A-Fella Records and clothing label Rocawear, he is worth an estimated $450 million.
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