Get fresh dressed at these hip-hop clothing shops in Calgary
Hip-hop music fans love fashion. Timberland boots, NBA jerseys and sneakers will always be a mainstay in hip-hop fashion, but fans are also always on the look-out for up-and-coming styles. Calgary is home to several independent boutiques and international stores that carry the latest hip-hop fashions to keep you flossing and looking fresh.
Le Rock
331 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0A5Le Rock specializes in custom clothing, graffiti art supplies and hip-hop clothing brands such as SDK and FNTY. Le Rock also prints its own hip-hop clothing designs and features prints of 2Pac, LL Cool J, Aaliyah and other musical legends. The shop’s celebrity rapper clientele includes Redman, The Onyx and Joey Bada$$. Le Rock owner Ish Mahoon has also created custom sneakers for celebs such as Redman. The shop also sells tickets for hip-hop performances.
Less 17
930 17 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2T 0A2A favourite among skateboarders and hip-hop fashion connoisseurs, Less 17 is a higher-end clothing store specializing in sneakers, skateboards, heritage brand clothing and up-and-coming fashion labels. Brands include Filson and Levi’s as well as newer labels such as Quiet Life and Gitman. The shop’s Secret Eight Project Space art gallery features bimonthly installations by local and international artists.
Lexington Ave Culture Spot
102-617 11 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0E1Lexington Ave Culture Spot carries new and used Jordan sneakers and offers sneaker cleaning and restoration services. The shop also carries up-and-coming hip-hop clothing brands such as Publish, NRT and the Calgary’s Legal Hustle Clothing. Lexington Ave is owned and operated by local hip-hop personality Alex Clarke and his staff is heavily involved in the city’s hip-hop scene as rappers or dancers. The shop often hosts community hip-hop events such as private rap battles, rapper meet-and-greets and DJ nights.
Savvy Clothing
1611 14 St SW, Calgary, AB T3C 1E3A higher-end hip-hop clothing store, Savvy Clothing specializes in Mitchell & Ness snapback hats and jerseys as well as jogger pants and varsity-style jackets. The store carries classic hip-hop brands such as 10 Deep and Crooks & Castles. Savvy also brings in up-and-coming labels such as Pandemic, Rustic Dime and NKLS.
The Rocket
106 10 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1V3A custom clothing store specializing in pop culture prints and slogans, The Rocket features many T-shirt designs for hip-hop heads. Customers select the print and garment, and The Rocket will apply one to the other. For example, a minimalistic boom box or turntable print is a subtle way to display your love of hip hop. The shop also carries a Wu-Tang Clan-inspired design featuring a dollar bill and the slogan “C.R.E.A.M.” as a nod to Wu-Tang’s rap anthem of the same name.
Used House of Vintage
738A 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B7This fashion-forward second-hand shop on 17th Avenue features a great selection of vintage NBA jerseys as well as windbreakers by labels that include Adidas, Nike and Surf Style. Decorated with an assortment of vintage knick-knacks, the store also frequently carries Nike sneakers from the 1980s. Used also sponsors the monthly 10 at 10 hip-hop showcase at Commonwealth Bar & Stage, featuring contests and draws for the shop’s vintage NBA jerseys.
Sport Chek
100W-3625 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, AB T3A 0E2The largest Canadian sporting clothing and equipment franchise, Sport Chek is a popular destination for sneakers and outerwear by brands including Nike, Adidas, Burton and more. Sport Chek always receives new arrivals and always carries the latest styles available. The Fan Shop features an overwhelming selection of sport team paraphernalia from the NBA, NHL, NFL, Olympics and more.
Journeys
253-6455 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary, AB T2H 0K8Journeys is an American chain store that recently set up shop at several Calgary malls including Chinook Centre. The store carries top hip-hop clothing and shoe brands including Adidas, Timberland, Supra and more. Journeys also features a variety of accessory pieces including colourful classic Jansport backpacks, minimalistic Neff watches and colourful, eye-catching Skullcandy earbuds and headphones.
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