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Shirt Kings - Pioneers Of Hip Hop Fashion
Shirt Kings - Pioneers Of Hip Hop Fashion
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FAST & CHEAP DELIVERY
Fast deliveries – order before 14:00 (weekdays), and your package will be shipped the same day and delivered the next day. If you order for more than 500 DKK, delivery to a pickup point is free!
- POSTNORD Pickup Point: 49 DKK (FREE for orders over 500 DKK)
- POSTNORD Home Delivery: 69 DKK
- POSTNORD Business Delivery: 79 DKK
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SHOP IN COPENHAGEN
SHOP IN COPENHAGEN
Denmark's largest art supply store with a focus on graffiti and street art. Visit our store at Jagtvej 3 in Copenhagen or order directly from our website. Everything you see online is in stock, and if you order before 14:00 on weekdays, your package is shipped the same day—usually arriving the next day.
Store Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday: Closed
30 DAYS RETURN POLICY
30 DAYS RETURN POLICY
30 day return policy counted from the day the order was placed. All products returned most be in resalable condition. Before sending back products please contact our customer order: info@unfade.com. Return shipping expenses is payed by the customer.
If you received a damaged or faulty product please contact our customer service and we will replace the product(s) or issue a refund. If you want to file a complaint please send us a mail: info@unfade.com.
Shirt Kings: How They Revolutionized Hip Hop Streetwear.
Dive into the electrifying story of the Shirt Kings, the visionary pioneers who shaped a style that became the cornerstone of hip hop culture in the 1980s and beyond.
In mid-1980s Jamaica, Queens, New York, rappers, celebrities, and hip hop enthusiasts from across the city flocked to the Shirt Kings’ shop to commission their one-of-a-kind custom T-shirts. These bold designs quickly gained global recognition, featured prominently on record covers and in music videos, and became a hallmark of hip hop culture—turning creativity into a movement of “making something out of nothing.”
Shirt Kings: Pioneers of Hip Hop Fashion offers a vivid glimpse into the birth of streetwear through the eyes of these artistic entrepreneurs. By adapting graffiti techniques from trains and spray cans to T-shirts and airbrushes, the Shirt Kings revolutionized urban fashion, creating a fresh aesthetic for a new generation.
Through the archives of Edwin "Phade" Sacasa, a founding member of the group, readers are transported back to 1980s New York, where fashion was loud, colorful, and uniquely urban. These weren’t just any cartoons—Mickey Mouse rocked a Fila tracksuit, Casper the Friendly Ghost sported gold teeth, and the Pink Panther dripped in gold chains. Their shop, nestled in Jamaica, Queens’ Coliseum Mall, became a hub for the biggest names in hip hop, from DJ Red Alert to LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, and even Mike Tyson—all eager to don Shirt Kings’ iconic designs.
This richly illustrated book chronicles the art, the culture, and the loyal supporters of the Shirt Kings, taking readers on a nostalgic journey to a time when customization and creativity reigned supreme in New York City.
Now, in celebration of hip hop’s 50th anniversary, this long-awaited softcover edition offers a fresh opportunity to explore the inspiring legacy of the Shirt Kings and their enduring impact on hip hop and streetwear.
Pages: 144, Size: 17 x 23 cm, Language: English, ISBN: 9789188369789
