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Activism is hands down the most powerful way to bring forth change to a society. So often, activism shows up in the most creative ways and allows people to constantly rep for what they believe in. Something as simple as a dainty Vote necklace worn by Michelle Obama inspired millions to amplify their voices by using the right to vote. Jewelry is often used as a form of expression and solidarity. It is a quick way to show a person what you represent. Hip Hop is all about creative expression a …

We just love a great pair of sunglasses. But one shape does not fit all when it comes to finding a flattering pair of shades. So lets explore the different shapes to see which is best for you. THE CLASSIC AVIATOR SHAPE The shape first gained mainstream popularity when Elvis Presley wore them and the Ray Ban style took off when Michael Jackson wore them to the 1984 Grammy Awards Show. The great thing about this shape is that the lens is larger and gives you more coverage over your eyes …

You can thank Quarantine and Social Media for the latest tie dye craze. Tie Dye is nothing new in fact it has been around since the 40's but it has been the undeniable fashion star of 2020. Many attribute its new found trendiness to an array of viral videos on Social Media including a TikTok video were a guy tie dyes his $1500 Supreme tee shirt while people cringe in the comments section. There are over 700 million video views of tie dye videos on Tik Tok and over 64 million posts on Instagram w …

Outside is slowly opening up!!We miss you!!! It has been exactly 2 months that the showroom has been closed to the public. We are still open for shipping only, USPS has been holding us down and doing an amazing job delivering packages during this pandemic. We pray that you and your family are safe and healthy. One way that we are staying healthy here in NYC is by masks. It is an essential way to protect yourself and others from the spread of Covid-19. Let's talk about the different types of mask …

Recently, a customer called concerned because he saw a "bad" review about us online. I asked him where was this review? and What did it say?. He wasn't sure what exactly it said or where exactly is was but he told me that he googled "Is HIPHOPCLOSET.com legit?". I immediately googled it for myself and sure enough some site comes up saying that we have a low trustworthy score but 0 reports on anything. They listed 3 reasons why they gave us this unfavorable rating (all were untrue). I clicked on …