The Best in Urban Clothing
Urban clothing is more than big baggy jeans, oversized shirts, and fitted caps. It now includes a wide variety of styles and colors that is fashionable the world over. Its evolution from the city streets to the foremost fashion shows is evidence that the style is a major force in the top designer circles. Today just about anyone can wear designer urban clothing and look great. Just like the music that spread to international levels, the urban style is just as popular. Here are some of the top hip hop clothing brands.
When you have curves, being fashionable is not simple. The undertaking of Apple Bottom jeans is to exhibit and accentuate the natural curves of a woman. This unique brand was created by hip hop superstar Nelly. The jeans are perfectly crafted by his team of designers to fit different womens body shapes. Apple Bottom is one of the top clothing lines that cater to women of all shapes. Oprah, Alicia Keys, and many other celebrities claim to love the fit of these jeans. Apple Bottom has a full line to include not only jeans, but also jackets, shorts skirts and shirts.
Sexy and stylish, Baby Phat has become a bright star in style and fashion with women all over the world. Kimora Lee, the mastermind behind the Baby Phat clothing line, has positioned the brand as the worlds top target brand for female urban clothing. Baby Phats eye-catching clothing represents everything that is feminine, glamorous, and sensuous. The line now includes outerwear, handbags, shoes, lingerie, jewelry, two limited edition Motorola mobile phones and a signature fragrance. Kimora’s experience as a top fashion model, her marriage to hip hop mogul Russell Simmons, her natural sense of style catapulted the brand to the top of the upscale urban clothing lines. Lee’s lavish designs are sought after by top celebrities including Britney Spears, Lil Kim and Alicia Keys.
Beyonce Knowles, one of the greatest R&B singers of our day has successfully transcended the music industry. She has become a songwriter, record producer, actress, dancer, fashion designer, fashion model, and film producer in the span of about 5 years. Beyonce launched her family’s fashion line House of Dereon in 2004 with her mother Tina Knowles. The style and concept is inspired by three generations of women in their family, with the name “Dereon” paying tribute to Beyonce’s grandmother, Agnez Dereon.
Marc Ecko is one of the pioneers of the global urban clothing market. Mastermind behind the Ecko clothing line, Marc Ecko started his multimillion dollar empire while still in college. His homemade tee shirts found its way being sported by top celebrities like Spike Lee and Chuck D. The company quickly expanded into the hip-hop, extreme-sport, and designer-fashion markets. The company also began producing footwear, leather goods, gloves, outerwear, underwear, bags, and a women’s collection. Marc Ecko said that he had a kind of street education around graphic designs and illustration. Ecko launched his line of sophisticated urban menswear, Marc Ecko Cut & Sew, in 2004. The difference is that Ecko Unlimited appeals to a slightly younger demographic; Cut and Sew is an older demographic, slightly more dressed up but still casual and still richly embellished.
LRG (Lifted Research Group) is a company that has been successful because the founders listened to their passions instead of their pockets. The company, founded by Jonas Bevacqua and Robert Wright, represents the common love of music and fashion. Celebrities such as Chris Brown, T.I., and Kanye West are known to dig this fashion line. The company is positioning its women’s line, Luxirie, between urban brand Baby Phat and designer label Marc Jacobs. LRG offers a clothing line dedicated to setting the standard in production, and attention to detail. Every seasons the company demonstrates its ability be original and go beyond expectations.
Created by Jay-Z, Rocawear clothing quickly became the brand for street savvy consumers. Rocawear maintains a focus of providing clever innovation in fabrication and design to its consumers. The company diversifyed from young mens wear to womens, juniors, childrens, infants and accessories. Rocawear continues to define and advance urban cultural trends while remaining a true reflection of urban lifestyle.
Sean John Clothing has grown to an international empire for P. Diddy. His signature collection includes sportswear, underwear, outerwear, tailored suits, boys clothing, fragrances, accessories, women’s wear, and eyewear. The reason for Sean John perpetual success is because it is committed to the quality and design of its products. With a collection of businesses spanning music, apparel, marketing, advertising, dining, nightlife and philanthropy, Sean Diddy Combs has become one of the countrys most honored and successful entrepreneurs.
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