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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.

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.

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 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.

The creative force behind the Ecko clothing brand is Marc Ecko. He is one of the pioneers of the global urban lifestyle brand. Marc Ecko parlayed his graffiti art into a small business while still in college. His handmade T-shirts landed on the backs of some top celebrities. The company soon expanded into the hip-hop, extreme-sport, and designer-fashion markets and also began producing footwear, leather goods, gloves, outerwear, underwear, bags, and a women’s collection. Ecko launched his line of sophisticated urban menswear, Marc Ecko Cut & Sew, in 2004, which is distinguished by its knitwear, attentive tailoring, and dressier fabrics. Mark Ecko states he had a rich education around graphic design and illustration, even though it was kind of a street education. Today, he considers himself less of a traditional designer like Giorgio Armani or Calvin Klein and more of a curator.

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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