Anyways, autotune abuser and Smoking Gun clownee Akon has a clothing line called Konvict Clothing. I suppose the name makes since. It's a nice synergistic tie-in with his stage name and vanity record label. But seriously, I doubt the kids are gonna get excited about this mess.
I suppose none of these clothes are exactly hideous, but that doesn't make em' good looking either. Inoffensively tacky is prolly the best thing I can say.One thing they darn sure ain't is cheap. The track jackets and jeans go for $100 each. The tees $40. That snazzy streetwalker number for the ladies? $150!
Perhaps most disturbing is that embroidered handcuff motif on the back jeans pocket. Who the hell wants to walk in public with a pair of handcuffs on his a$$? Why you'd pay good money for this is beyond me. I clowned Beanie Sigel's State Property line for having jeans with secret compartments for your "work" and your "piece", but at least that had a fairly utilitarian purpose. This is just plain Negro Nonsense. I say Ashy!
Stick to producing Mr. Thiam.
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Maybe his core demographic is in Africa, they are on the late show so they would appreciate his efforts, but none of the clothes look nice to me. All hip hop labels need to just collaborate on one clothing line and stop mass producing the same clothes with different labels on them, its a waste of cotton.
to answer the question: no.
Whether we like it or not -- this WILL sell --and even at the outlandish prices and I've visted the zillion "Urban Gear" stores that it will showcase his line. I have a teen son whot--to his father's dismay --likes very bright colors. I think its cool --I like the brighter hues...BUT I will not allow him to advertise what I consider garbage on his azz, chest, back anywhere. So he opts for cartoon characters...its his style...again to his father's dismay :)
I'm not about to spend $100 on this crap. There is a lot things I would rather spend my money on than this wack ass clothing line.
The 36 year old me would not wear this. The 18 year old me would definitely wear this. Shucks, I had a Cross Colours short set. I rocked overalls with the one strap undone.
Now the 36 year old me would probably wear the gear he has one in the first pic.....but my spidey senses tell me that those aren't Konvict clothes he has on.
I wouldn't dream of rockin that.
And like AB said why would you want a pair of handcuffs on your ass? I know no one wants them on their wrists. Lawd, what's the world coming to?
excuse me for being blunt but WTF?!?!?! how in the world are we supposed to be advancing as a people (in this case akon invokes not only african americans but the entire african diaspora) when some among us create and market a clothing line called "KONVICT"?? is it just me?? i don't care 2 cents about what it actually looks like. the name alone kills the line for me. deplorable.
I agree with deedee. The clothing looks ok, but I'd never want to wear something that blatantly associates itself with commiting crimes and going to prison. Then again I never bought into "thug culture" or whatever f*ck they want to call it.
This is straight ashy... like coming from the pool on a hot summer day ashy.
I agree w/Anonymous about all these lines using the same clothes with different labels. The pieces themselves should distinguish you from other designers- the cut, the fabric, buttons, seams, etc. Not the bright ass handcuff emblem...
I've never been down for wearing clothing with the designers' name in large letters or their signature emblem scribbled across. How can I put my individual/creative spin on an outfit with a big glittery cat blazing on my chest (or whatever that thing is on baby phat)?
All these bamas who think their record deal makes them an instant fashion guru need to holler at Diddy...
*sigh*
For every positive step made by President Obama there's @ least 10 other influenial people taking 10 steps backwards.
I wouldn't by this shit, but I'm not young, attracted to the thug/criminal culture, or willing to waste my hard earned money on a trend and not a necessity! I won't contribute to maintaining the negative stereotypes that are already proliferating!
When some rapper starts a "Scholar" clothing line, I might get interested.
There's always Andre 3000's clothing line. It's like Of Mice and Men meets Scottish Golfers. "ClAshy" perhaps?
No deedee it's not just you. I thought the same thing about the name. There's men(and women) out here who would not like to be labled as a convict let alone a variation of the word in big ass letters across their backs.
I don't want anyone thinking that I'm a convict, so why would I dress like one?
Pass.
EG
Back to my soapbox....
I'd rock Andre 3000's Benjamin Bixby line. I haven't peeped anyone wearing it though. Probably because it costs too much.
But yeah, echoing what everyone else said, there's nothing unique about this line of clothing from anyone elses. It's gonna end up in the same stores like on Peachtree Ave. just south of Five Points or like back in Chicago out on 115th and Michigan, 47th street between King Drive and like Indiana or out on the infamous Madison and Pulaski street corners.
Y'all know what I'm talking about...the AA-RABS
**clears throat**
....those of Middle Eastern descent come out of their stores and shops sitting on stools wearing some Coogi looking sweater waiting for us folk to walk in and spend on money on this ish...
WTF!!??
@ uppity
I just came off Michigan, had to stop and get some apple fritters from my favorite hood gem old fashioned donuts, and they got this shit hanging up in the windows already.
Why is being a convict cool? Is this really what we want to teach our children? No wonder they are in the state they are in now!
@ Ezra
"There's always Andre 3000's clothing line. It's like Of Mice and Men meets Scottish Golfers."
LOLOL. (btw...it's my favorite novel)
As a 39 year old white woman I can only imagine I'd look completely foolish...ree-dic-U-less.
I've never followed the trends--even for 30 something white chicks. I'm lazy and prefer jeans, flannel and something that covers my midsection. If I ever go out in bootie shorts it would most likely be "end of times". Besides, the white of my ass would blind most folks.
VLatte:
I care not a lick for fashion either. Never did. Even if I wore trendy stuff tomorrow, I couldn't pull it off, anyway. I think people somehow have a way of knowing when you're "lying", know what I mean?
Too many fine upstanding young citizens, however, are such slaves to fashion that they'll sacrfice the ability to take normal steps while walking.
LOL at dark n stormy. Uhh let me think about this. No way. I don't do free advertising. LOL at "Streetwalker gear". That was funny. I would wear it if I was naked and walking down Michigan Av and that was the only thing available.
Konvict, wasn't he lying about that. Yeah okay. Well can't stop someone from hustling the community ,I mean trying to help the community.
Hell No!! This is garbage.. Shouldn't no grown ass man where this sh*t.... That Walmart Phat Farm line was WAY better.. 100 times better.
ASHY! I wouldn't wear the words "konvict" on my person even if the spelling has been changed. Boo!
I am confused.
Obama fried chicken is offensive.
Konvict Clothing is not.
Please explain.
You only talking shit because you can't afford it I been buying the shirts jackets pants there not made cheap and they are hott looking and konvict been selling this is for konvict fans so get the fuck outta here.
I rock it all day everyday baby plus dont listen this ass hole writer akon donates money to poor kids every time he sells it ok my friend works with akon he sells it i do too i promote it there more clothing this was his first series his next one was called blood diamond it helped kids so before you talk shit get your fact straight.
I would wear anything of that! Ow but,I'm eleven.
wow you are eleven really ? Last time I check kids that age don't know how to even write.Each year kids your age are getting dumber each day stay in school but good try smart ass.
dats a very beutiful label,all those who are condeming it, stay the hell away.dats being jealousy for African-American guy.I wish him good luck on this projects.peace
Stop defending this dumb clothing line. Looser get a real job selling bananas
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