The Best Urban Clothing Brands

By Julian Kwandez

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.

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.

Kimora Lee continues to take fashion to new heights. Her lavish designs are sought after by top celebrities which includes Lil Kim and Alicia Keys. Kimora has placed Baby Phat as the worlds top brand for female designer clothing. The company has become a phenomenon in style and fashion with women all over the world. Kimora's experience as a top fashion model and her fashion style put Baby Phat at the head of urban designs. The brands sexy clothing line is both eye-catching and glamorous and includes outerwear, handbags, shoes, lingerie, jewelry, and a signature fragrance.

Beyonce Knowles has conquered the entertainment industry with her chart topping R&B hits, and her compelling movie roles. Her next conquest will certainly be the fashion industry. The House of Dereon line has been very successful in the urban market. The concept was inspired by the women in her family, namely her grandmother Agnes 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.

Founded by Jonas Bevacqua and Robert Wright, Lifted Research Group (LRG) represents the common love of music and fashion by its creators. Bevacqua was responsible for the idea for the company and also raised the initial startup capital from friends who worked in the fashion industry. The independent clothing company was quickly recognized by the hip hop generation, being worn by hip-hop celebrities Kanye West and Chris Brown. 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 - 31376

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