June 29, 2009
The Top Urban Clothing Designers
Hip Hop fashion designers have taken the world by storm and now you can see urban fashion everywhere. It is more than big jerseys and baggy jeans. The style has evolved over the years and now comes in a large range of styles. Hip hop music has spread to include all cultures and the fashion is following the same direction. Now anyone can wear urban hip hop fashion and look good. Take a look at some of the top urban brands. Here are some of the top hip hop clothing brands.
Apple Bottom Jeans is adored by celebrities around the world including Oprah, Alicia Keys, and Ciara. Apple Bottoms is a full clothing line for women that include jeans, skirts, shorts, shirts, and even jackets. The company caters to fashion savvy women of all sizes and shapes. Every woman knows that being fashionable is not easy when you have curves. The slogan of Apple Bottoms is that the clothes should fit the women and not the women the clothes. Hip hop star Nelly created this brand and his team of designers fashioned the perfect fit for most body shapes.
Baby Phat certainly is a lifestyle brand for the glamorous woman who loves fashion. Baby Phats eye-catching clothing represents everything that is feminine, and sensuous. The brands sexy and stylish line has become a phenomenon in fashion with women all over the globe. Baby Phat is now at the forefront of the urban fashion movement and it was Kimoras experience as a top fashion model that put the company there. Her lavish designs are sought after by top celebrities. The line now includes outerwear, handbags, shoes, lingerie, jewelry, two limited edition Motorola mobile phones and a signature fragrance. Kimora Lee continues to take fashion to new heights. Baby Phat certainly is a lifestyle brand for the glamorous woman who loves fashion.
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.
Lifted Research Group represents the common love of music and fashion by its creators. The company was founded by Jonas Bevacqua and Robert Wright, and the clothing company was rapidly acknowledged by celebrities such as Chris Brown and Kanye West. According to the founders, the company’s success has been the result of listening to their passions instead of their pockets.
Rocawear is an urban clothing empire that has rocked the fashion world for over a decade. Created by Jay-Z, the brand quickly became the main brand for street savvy consumers. Rocawear believes in producing a product of fine quality at an affordable price. The company is not limited to customers in the United States but it is exploding internationally. The company has offices in the UK, Canada, Europe, Japan, the Middle East, Russia, and Korea.
Sean John Clothing has grown from a domestic style to international recognition. Diddy brings his acute sense of style to his signature collection of sportswear, underwear, outerwear, tailored suits, boys clothing, fragrances, accessories, women’s wear, and eyewear. The New York Times praises Sean John for its perpetual success. P.Diddy states Sean John clothing is not looking for a quick hit, but is rather committed to the quality and design of its products. We would ultimately like to be viewed as the future of fashion
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