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It's the first month of 2009. We know it's a recession, but no matter what, people are still gonna make sure they are fly. Here's a list of new products we picked to feature in this month's edition of our shopping guide. Check it out.
Hellz Bellz! Bullet Proof Sisters Hoody
Price: $110
Buy it: KarmaLoop
Here's one of Hellz Bellz! hoodies from their latest Born Bad Holiday 2008 collection. Simple, stylish, and edgy with a bullet belt printed across the stomach for the hardcore ladies. Hellz Bellz has been around 2005. According to the company, they are influenced by "all things subversive; from the gritty streets of New York to the sexploitation flicks of the 1960s and 1970s." From edgy to more chique, they've got a selection to choose from -- including tops, jackets, denim, and accessories.
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
Price: $799
Buy it: SonyStyle.com
After months of rumors about its release date and possible features, Sony Ericsson has introduced its new flagship phone, the Xperia X1. Although the bill that comes along with it is a tough pill to swallow, this beauty is worth every penny. The Xperia X1 has a distinctive arc shape and metal body and features a 3", 800 x 480 touch screen display. A full QWERTY keyboard slides out for fast messaging and, like the BlackBerry, push email is supported. It offers a unique display with its nine-panel interface, which allows you to access the web, multimedia entertainment and applications with the touch of a finger. You can choose which panels you want, then customize each to suit your purposes. The X1 operates on Windows Mobile 6.1 and supports both Internet Explorer Mobile and Opera 9.5 It also features a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, photo light and video capture, and has a GPS for location based needs. Who said anything about the iPhone...?
Kashi Kicks' Mobile Player Generation 2 and Emoticon
Price: $99 - $250
Buy it: KashiKicks.com
Kashi Kicks, a street fashion brand created by designer Alan Kashi, just introduced two new sneaker models: the Mobile Player Generation 2 and the Emoticon. The brand is known for their kicks that shine, and once again Alan and his team hold up their reputation with the introduction of the new footwear. The Mobile Player Generation 2, which is styled a lot like a running shoe, features velcro straps and is available in four colors: black, brown, gray, and white. Kashi Kicks is also producing four styles of the highly decorated, detailed, over-the-top Emoticon shoes, which will be available at Lady Footlocker soon.
Convertible Bertt "Tribute To Atlanta" Hat
Price: $35
Buy it: ConvertibleBertt.com
After wrapping up '08 with the relaunch of their official website, Convertible Bertt has also introduced the "Tribute To Atlanta" hat, which comes in blue/orange and black. The company has always looked to create a signature product that could justifiably represent their hometown of Atlanta and as a tribute to all of the successful Atlanta natives and transplants that continue to bring life to the city. Mission successfully completed if you ask us. "The new 'A' hat we have created takes possession of the city we call home and stands for more than just Atlanta", says Convertible Bertt owner and head designer D. Mapp. "It stands for the struggle and roads to gaining our own forms of success and achieve goals." Convertible Bertt is also known for their dope t-shirt collection and for being driving force behind the iconic phrase "I am the street dream" -- a shirt Young Jeezy rocked on the cover of one of his mixtapes.
Apliiq customized hoodies
Price: $75
Buy it: Apliiq.com and Karmaloop
Apliiq puts textile art on everyday apparal using unique fabrics and designs. It gets even better; the brand now gives you the opportunity to design your own hoodie, t-shirt and even earrings. Don't worry, no need to be as creative as Marc Jacobs or Mister Cartoon. Apliiq already made a selection of prints and color shemes. The only thing you have to do is simply match your favorite colors, fabric composition and design, et voilà: a blank item with a simple, customized modification. The ones among us that are too lazy to create their own piece of clothing can shop for exclusive and recycled stuff in the regular Apliiq store.
Frank151 FDL team kits
Price: $65
Buy it: Frank151.com
Free quarterly magazine and fitted cap specialists, Frank151, have announced the first shipment of FDL kits! This first release presents the NY Kings, Houston Grills and Chicago Riders, with each team kit packaged with a collectable back Chapter of the Frank Book, and an FDL Sticker pack. All FDL team kits are limited and priced to move at $65. Don't need a new cap, book or stickers? Team shirts will be available at $35 individually. Also be on the look-out for the new edition of the Frank 151 magazine that gets distributed through Union, Nom de Guerre, Supreme, Reed Space, Huf, and Collette - a global network of streetwear hotspots. It is always chock full of streetwise excellence and makes the perfect companion for a subway ride.
YARD True Colors shirts
Price: $40
Buy it: YARD-gear.de
A Marley shirt in red, gold and green isn't hard to find, but if you look for reggae influenced clothing with a fresh twist, check out YARD. YARD and its philosophy is deeply rooted in the Caribbean and urban lifestyle -- whether in Kingston, New York, London, Rome or Berlin. Operating from their head offices in Berlin, Germany, YARD has an open ear for everything which is coming from Jamaica and is heavily supported by top-notch reggae artists such as Busy Signal, Buju Banton and Ward 21.They are creating authentic, high-quality, dancehall-fashion -- urban streetwear for everyone that is looking out for innovative contents, fresh designs and elaborate prints. The new collection features new prints of YARD signature symbol, a lion, and the number 45, which is borrowed from the DJ scene. For good reason they are the lion brand; a biblical, traditional symbol through which consumers want to show their identity. With the release of their True Colors shirt among others, YARD managed to unify tradition and modernism by interpreting the lion in a modern way so that it appeals to people of today.
Bucktown x Methods NYC collection
Price: $40
Buy it: MethodsNYC.com
Ever since its launch in '04, New York based Methods has featured cutting edge art work from some of the most well known street artists and designers from around the world. Methods has been extremely involved in the music world since its inception and collaborated on projects with Smiff-N-Wessun and Jeru the Damaja among others. In June '08, the Methods Flagship store opened its doors in Brooklyn. Methods took its love for BK to the next level with the introduction of their Bucktown x Methods NYC t-shirts. The Welcome to Bucktown and Planet Buckdown tees are two out of the four designs from this exclusive collection. Both shirts contain top-notch illustrations that show why this small borough has become an important spot on the worldwide map: the willpower of its people, the creative culture and not to forget, the dope rooftop parties.
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