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Holiday Hellz Bellz

  

  

The Hellz Bellz Holiday collection has arrived at Karmaloop. Inspired by the infamous Mae West, American actress and sex symbol, the Hellz Bellz Holiday “Born Bad” collection represents the femme fatale. With West’s racy quotes which sprang, tough-dame style from the side of her mouth, she’s been firmly branded as the personification of Hellz through her story of survival, persistence, independence and unshakable self-esteem. In her much celebrated life, she became both an icon and pioneer for men and women everywhere. The collection offers a harder, more edgy look than most female brands. Kick your steez up a notch with The No Frontin’ Wool & Leather Bomber, The Grotesked Jean, The Night Stalker Zip Bottom Sweater, The Slayer Top, The Hellz Addiction Raglan and The Jackin’ Jacket.

Check out the rest of the Hellz Bellz collection here.

BBP Varsity Jacket

Peep the BBP Varisty Jacket! Featuring a shawl collar, genuine leather sleeves, chain stitched logo embroidery throughout and of course the classic BBP BX crest. The Bronx-Tokyo connection has yet to disappoint. If you're thinking about picking up a varsity jacket, do yourself a favor and cop this one.

Check out the rest of the BBP collection here.

LRG Reason For The Season

The Holiday LRG collection has arrived at Karmaloop. LRG has everything you need for this winter. From the creative outerwear we've come to expect from LRG to the progressive denim, it's all here. Cop yours before someone else does!

Check out the rest of the collection here.

CARGO’s Shopper’s Delight: Fashion, Art & Music

CARGO’s Shopper’s Delight: Fashion, Art & Music in NYC January 19th & 20th 2009

Cargo, the independent fashion trade show and shopping event, is back for its 2nd installment. This time, the two-day event will feature lifestyle pop-up shops from some of the industry’s hottest brands. Open to the general public, apparel, footwear and accessories brands will now be able to sell wholesale to retailers as well as have the opportunity to sell discounted inventory directly to consumers.

Cargo is truly a unique show trail blazing new paths to conduct business in the fashion industry! By creating an atmosphere filled with music, gifts, drinks and shopping, fashion brands will have additional avenues to showcase their products for this season and next. Established brands will have a new outlet to move inventory and emerging brands will have a chance to generate a buzz for their fresh product.

Sponsored by:

Cargo Dates and Times:
Day 1: Monday January 19, 2009 {11:00 am to 8:00 pm}
9:00 pm Monday reception, complimentary drinks & great music! RSVP to [email protected]

Day 2: Tuesday January 20, 2009 {11:00 am to 8:00 pm}

Location:
St. Patrick’s Center in the NYC’s Nolita neighborhood
268 Mulberry St. NYC (between Prince and Houston)

How to get there:
Take the  B D F V trains to the Broadway-Lafayette St.

For full info, visit www.cargotradeshow.com

Holiday Exclusive Melody Ehsani Ring Watches

Melody Ehsani’s watch rings have arrived at Karmaloop. The newest addition to her already fabulous collection, these finger pieces are cute, flashy and affordable. Web-exclusive to Melody’s own site and Karmaloop.com, these Holiday exclusives will make perfect gifts for this season. Making any outfit look effortlessly cool and chic, Melody’s jewelry line reflects topnotch creativity and taste. Don’t limit yourself to just one ring watch – cop The Rolee, The White Diamond, The Cartee in Silver and The Cartee in Gold – and let your fingers do all the talking.

Check out the full Melody Ehsani collection here. 

Han Cholo

  

  

The freshest Han Cholo collection has arrived at Karmaloop. Born and raised in Los Angeles, designer Brandon Schoolhouse, dubbed “Han Cholo”, grew up and was deeply rooted in the sub culture of Hollywood’s music and art scene. Although having taken classes for metal works in high school, Brandon pursued a career in music with his band, “Buff Muffin”, with whom he developed a devout following and fame. Through such a career, Brandon met the “Beastie Boys”, for whom he started working shortly after being introduced. Managing the band’s record label “Grand Royal”, Brandon began to DJ, which gave birth to his alter ego, Han Cholo. Several years down the road, Han Cholo continued making a name for himself, spinning at LA’s illest night spots and most poppin’ parties, while at the same time spending his days designing jewelry to style and accessorize his celebrity clients with. Brandon clearly had a knack for making jewelry, so in 2002, he teamed up with Guillaume Pajolec, launching the Han Cholo line, which was an instant hit. Invariably on high demand, Han Cholo has become the “it” accessory amongst Hollywood’s hottest celebrities and fashionistas alike. Han Cholo’s brilliance stems from Rock N’ Roll, Science Fiction, Fantasy Art and Hip Hop inspirations. Mixing geek culture with street culture, Han Cholo features innovative, hip gold and silver jewelry for both men and women. Ice up your wardrobe with The Rocket Blaster, The Jacks Earrings, The Bullets Ring in Silver, The Love Thy Neighbor Pendant, The Crazy Love Life Bangle and The Gold Digger Necklace. 

Check out the rest of the Han Cholo collection here. 

Holiday Gift Guide For Your Girl

Wondering what to get your girl for the holidays? Here’s what’s up. Forget traffic jams and parking job hassles and order up your lady something that she’ll love from the comfort of your couch. Skip the lines, and that awkward walk through at Victoria’s Secret. Use these gift ideas to put a smile on her face and feel free to take all the credit.  Save cliché flowers and chocolates for Valentine’s Day thrills and instead hook her up with a more personal gift. Let her know that you know what she’s into: that my friend is the key to a good gift. 

Betsey Johnson: The Cha Cha Cheetah Flap Shoulder Bag ($68)
Let’s be honest, if you’ve ever looked through your girl’s closet one thing should be immediately apparent: a plethora of bags. We can’t get enough: big, small, leather or cloth- we will find an occasion. This small, black, over the shoulder purse is the perfect gift for any fashion-forward lady- it will match with everything and is perfect to bring to any party.

Cardboard Robot: Risky Biz Necklace ($17)
Too much baggage for you to handle? Understandable. Take a simpler route: everyday jewelry. Expensive jewelry is great, but how often will she really wear it? Much better to get something she can keep around her neck regardless of the occasion.

deLux: Kitty Paw Mittens ($23)
Light on the wallet and sure to provoke the ultimate success-trigger: what I like to call the “aw-factor.” The name says it all! Kitty Paw Mittens! Not only will they keep her hands warm, but they are sure to crack a smile, and you can’t go wrong with that.

Honeydew Intimates: The Ruffle Panty in Garnet ($28)
Buying lingerie for your significant other can be tricky: too skimpy, and she’ll think you’ve just picked something out for your own enjoyment, and too simple, and well, that’s just awkward. But you can’t go wrong with these boy shorts: the ruffles are super feminine, the print and color is sexy, and the cut is flattering to any shape. *Precautionary measure: make sure you peek at her size, before you purchase!

Honeydew Intimates: The Mesh Cami & Boy Short Set in Neptune ($30)
Not comfortable taking the plunge with lingerie? A cute but sexy undies set is just as intimate.

Supra NS The Indy in Silver ($140)
No street wear fashionista is complete without a bangin’ pair of kicks…and these Supra’s are HOT. Neutral, yet flashy. These are sure to impress.

Nixon Kensington Leather watch in gold ($100) 
So classy! A flawless gift for any style, this Nixon watch is a great buy.

Betsey Johnson: The Leopard Class Ring ($40)
Not much has changed for us since our days of playing dress up: big chunky jewelry is still a favorite accessory and this cocktail ring is the perfect hand candy to complete an outfit.

Snooze City: The Lips pillowcase ($22)
A new twist to ‘pillow talk’: these pop-art inspired lips are a creative gift and will look stylish on any bed. Plus they may just help set the mood.

There you go!

COOL KIDS T-Shirt Design Contest - Win $10,000!

COOl KIDS, COOL CASH T-Shirt Design Contest

Karmaloop.com and The Cool Kids have teamed up to deliver our biggest contest ever– the $10,000 COOL KIDS COOL CASH T-shirt Design Contest!

We’re looking to find the illest t-shirt design that exemplifies the style, creativity, originality, and straight up dopeness of the Cool Kids!

The Grand Prize winner will take home a never-heard-before $10,000!!! No that’s not a typo with an extra zero– we mean TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS!!! $5,000 will be in cool hard cash and the other $5,000 will be in gift codes to use on Karmaloop.com, to fully lace yourself with a whole new wardrobe!

Do you know how many ill outfits you can piece together with $5 GRAND!? A LOT!  Not to mention with that $5,000 in cash you could start your own business, buy a car, cop 5,000 small fries off the dollar menu – whatever your heart desires!!! All you have to do is create an insanely good and original design and then rack up as many votes on the site as you can.

The top 10 vote getter's designs will be presented to Mikey Rocks and Chuck Inglish of The Cool Kids, and they will pick which design is the winner.  The winner will then take home the $10,000, have their design made into t-shirts AND their design will be instantly internet famous because it will be sold on Karmaloop.com!  Don’t hesitate for another second – get out there and get on the grind! Good luck!!!

All contestants must adhere strictly to the submission instructions or their design will be disqualified and removed from the site!

Submit your designs here.

Okley by M.I.A.

  

  

M.I.A.’s new clothing line has arrived at Karmaloop. Born Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam, the singer/artist has just released a collection that reflects her own personal eclectic style. As is the trend nowadays for celebrities to launch their own brands, it was no surprise, but almost expected, for this fashion innovator to do the same. Featuring bomber jackets, leggings and bodysuits, the debut collection screams loud and clear with bright bold hues and graphic prints. M.I.A. prefers to keep the brand underground, hoping to produce a rich and avant-garde aesthetic that allows her biggest fans to emulate her signature style. Therefore naturally, hints of her up-and-coming brand reached her devotees by way of a head-spinning video entitled “Real Pirates of the Caribbean”. The video features a young, florescent blonde-haired boy, Okley Leslie, who models and flaunts pieces from the collection that can be found on the singer’s website and Karmaloop.com. Her limited edition pieces are must-haves for those who also wish to exude their cutting-edge, flashy style. Break new ground with The Afrika Jacket, The President Tee in White, The Mexico Bodysuit, The Watermelon Hoody, The How Many Pullover and The Afrika Leggings.

Check out the rest of the Okley by M.I.A. collection here. 

Holiday Dissizit!

The Dissizit! Holiday collection has arrived at Karmaloop. This delivery brings the Dissizit! X Diamond collab, all of the Dissizit! X David La Chapelle collabs, and of course the "Carmen Hates La Coka Nostra" Tee. It's hard to make a decision with this selection, but these won't last long.

Check out the rest of the collection here.