Sunday, 4 December 2011

Accessories: What's Hot Now: Urban Fashion Accessories

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Urban Fashion Accessories
Dec 4th 2011, 11:00

Urban fashion accessories are popular not just with the hip hop community, but also with many young people today. Here is a list of the top urban accessories and information on where to shop.

Fitted Caps

New Era Yankee Fitted CapCourtesy of New Era
Arguably the most popular urban accessory, fitted caps are very popular nowadays. Fitted caps differ from other types of baseball caps because they lack the elastic or Velcro adjuster that allows those types of baseball caps to fit a variety of sizes. Wearing a fitted cap tilted to one side while keeping the brim straight is a hot trend. New Era is one of the most popular online shoes to purchase fitted caps.

Sneakers

Nike Air Huarache EliteCourtesy of Zappos
You can’t dress in an urban style without the right footwear. Sneakers are the perfect complement to a laidback urban look. Bright colors and intricate designs are fashionable, however so are old school sneakers that mostly use simple patterns and textures. Popular brands include Nike, Jordan, Adidas and Reebok. Get more information on the hottest sneakers from About.com's Guide to Sneakers, Suzy Kassem.

Do-rags

Snoop DogBrad Barket / Getty Images
While not solely an urban accessory, do-rags have gained fame in recent years as many urban entertainers have worn do-rags including Snoop Dog, Nas, Mike Jones, 50 Cent and Chamillionaire. Do-rags are especially convenient in the warm weather months as a cooler alternative to fitted caps. Their cheap price and ease of use make do-rags a welcome addition to any urban wardrobe. Thug Fashion offers a variety of do-rags at affordable prices.

Diamond Stud Earrings

Charriol Flamme Blanche Diamond Stud EarringsCourtesy of Nordstrom
In the last decade, earrings have become more popular in the urban culture. However, for males especially, the overwhelming majority of these earrings are diamond stud earrings. Diamond earrings have even become a universal sign of wealth in urban settings and can add some subtle bling to your look. These Charriol earrings are a cool choice.

Big Pendant Necklaces

Gold Cross PendantCourtesy of Thug Fashion
Big pendant necklaces originally became popular in the 1980s, however they are back in style. While these types of necklaces were usually made out of gold back in the day, modern pendant necklaces are also popular in silver, white gold and even platinum. The most popular symbols for the pendant include a cross, a money sign or a letter of the alphabet. Thug Fashion offers a variety of nice pendants at affordable prices.

Oversized Sunglasses

Kanye WestAndrew H. Walker / Getty Images
A recent trend, oversized sunglasses have really caught on in the last couple years. Hip hop artists such as Kanye West and Andre 3000 have helped bring oversized sunglasses into the urban market. These sunglasses are oftentimes worn with either fitted caps or do-rags.

Large Watches

Jacob & Co. WatchCourtesy of Jacob & Co.
Large faced watches that fit loosely on the wrist are popular, especially if the watch contains diamonds. The most famous designer of urban watches is Jacob the Jeweler, who has made personalized watches for many urban celebrities. Platinum and diamonds are the two trendiest items to be used on a large watch.

Gold Grills

Gold GrillCourtesy of 14k Gold Teeth
Although obviously not for everybody, it is impossible to overlook how gold grills have become popular in the urban culture. Gold grills are a type of jewelry for your teeth that usually consist of gold, platinum and diamonds. Hip hop artists from the southern part of the United States such as Nelly, Paul Wall and Lil’ Wayne are typically the ones credited with making gold grills (also known as gold fronts) such a popular urban accessory. 14k Gold Teeth offers a variety of gold grills in every price range.

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