Mouth Full of Golds Re(Edition) chronicles Eddie Plein's grill legacy
A new book and documentary explore how Eddie Plein's custom grills defined a cultural moment in hip-hop. The updated volume, originally self-published in 2021, is titled Mouth Full of Golds Re(Edition) and features contributions from A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, Marc Jacobs, Janette Beckman, and others. Film director Lyle Lindgren, who worked on the accompanying documentary, notes that Plein's influence has 'transcended cities, musical genres and art forms.' Plein's clientele included Michèle Lamy, Goldie, Mike Tyson, Dolly Cohen, Nas, Kelis, Allen Iverson, and MF DOOM. The grillmaker reflects that the cultural significance only became apparent later, with the rise of Instagram spreading the craft globally. The documentary will screen at soon-to-be-announced locations worldwide.
Key facts
- Mouth Full of Golds Re(Edition) is an updated version of a self-published 2021 book.
- The book is accompanied by a feature-length documentary with screenings worldwide.
- Eddie Plein's grills were worn by Michèle Lamy, Goldie, Mike Tyson, Dolly Cohen, A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, Nas, Kelis, Allen Iverson, and MF DOOM.
- Plein operated in New York, Atlanta, and other cities, with his brother Lando working in Miami.
- The project includes voices from Marc Jacobs and Janette Beckman.
- Film director Lyle Lindgren describes the grill as an accessory that 'transcended cities, musical genres and art forms.'
- Plein notes that the broader cultural impact became apparent with the global spread of grill-making on Instagram.
- The book is published by Wallpaper* and edited by Hannah Silver.
Entities
Artists
- Eddie Plein
- Lyle Lindgren
- Michèle Lamy
- Goldie
- Mike Tyson
- Dolly Cohen
- A$AP Rocky
- A$AP Ferg
- Marc Jacobs
- Janette Beckman
- Nas
- Kelis
- Allen Iverson
- MF DOOM
- Big Boi
- Luda
- Lando Plein
- Hannah Silver
Institutions
- Wallpaper*
- Famous Eddie's Gold Teeth
Locations
- New York
- Atlanta
- Miami
- London
- Tokyo
- Paris
- Alabama
- Connecticut
- Memphis
- Queens
- Morehouse College