Hypes been abuzz in the fashion world for 2011. No, it’s not Kate Middleton or her hot sister. Urban fashion icons Akomplice have once again teamed up with the musical curators of our grimy, urban environments. Akomplice prides itself on the creative inspiration that drives its clothing line. In their words, the apparel they create attempts a “positive impact, provoke thought, and communicate about issues.” As we all know, hip-hop has been the cultural movement most evocative of these ideals. So when a classic, innovative, and conscious hip-hop apparel company collaborates with a representative artist… it’s a mad ting. Keeping in line with images and thoughts conveyed in their art, the aritst’s AK collaborate with no doubt share these forward thinking traits. Detail is another crucial aspect of Akomplice that I've admired for a while. Their tendency to use simplicity in some instances actually comes across as being a component to an overall complexity toward the meaning they are trying to convey. Get me? No worries.
Last time I linked up with AK on the interwebz was when they teamed up with Hiergolyphics on the wicked Varisty Hoodie (stillavailable online). Check out that piece covering the release reception, here. This time, the peeps at AK linked with DOOM. Formerly MF Doom, the rapper has been an underground legend for years. His easily distinguishable, kicked-back flow and ace lyrical content has blessed DOOM with a loyal following and mass appeal without any major label assistance. Even more impressive than his personal work is his other collaborative works. In addition to Akomplice, DOOM has collaborated with Danger Mouse as well as Wu-Tang; notably producing tracks for Ghostface, as well as Think Differently's compilation which featured DOOM and RZA on the experimental “Biochemical Equation”. Pushing it further forward on the left-field urban tip, DOOM, a former British ex-pat collaborated with Dabyre, which included offical remixes from FlyLo and Kode9. Massive respect to DOOM on that one, as the LA beat scene and the stateside dubstep were still relatively nascent at the time.
So as it is... a collaboration between DOOM and Akomplice is simply something to anticipate. But what exactly are we waiting for? That’s just it… no one knows, that's part the hype. The project remains a mystery as the fruits of this gauranteed-sick collab are sealed inside a wood box, with the DOOM and AK logos branded beautifully on the exterior. Don’t have a crow bar to pry it open? That’s cool, Akomplice got you covered with an engraved one matching the box's complimentary artwork. So you want to wait to find out what’s inside?? Well since that’s no fun, this purchase will only be available for 1 day on their online store. But hurry up, cause the clock is ticking and you don’t want to be without this. Whatever “this” may turn out to be. Done know!
Additionally, the item will be available at the AK’s storefront location in partnership with your Fuzion, on State Street, Santa Barbara. AK just hosted their summer release party, with some sick threads from their new collection. Patrick McCarney and the AK team blessed Santa Barbara with some ILL hip-hop with some ILL hip-hop acts throughout the night, imported from AK's former HQ in Colorado. Fuzion also brought back KC badman, and SB resident Chadillac, always kickin' the flavor in your ear. Following some high energy performances, an after-party at Tonic featuring a fashion show with some hot models modeling this summer’s hottest apparel. Be sure to cruise through Fuzion every first Thursday and check out some amazing art, clothing and music with some awesome people. The new Fuzion x AK partnership is sure to elevate both companies stature in this 805 coastal paradise. My bwoy X-seed was the first in-line for the event, and always lookin' out for their supporters, the crew HOOKED him up with madd gear. So get down there July 7th and party proper with the AK and Fuzion boys. And don’t forget to pre-order your mystery DOOM x AK piece TODAY. Check it... the clock is ticking!
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