TI’s Akoo Clothing Line

AKOO Clothing Line is throwing a fashion show for the very first time!  Okay, don’t get excited too quickly, because this is a very exclusive event held in an undisclosed location for select invitations only.

Jeff Belizaire, Director of Marketing at AKOO Clothing stated:

“We believe it is time for our premier contemporary clothing brand to have a fashion show presentation. We couldn’t be more honored to showcase the AKOO Clothing collection presentation during the prestigious New York Fashion Week”

If you want to be a part of AKOO’s history, head over to SoJones.com to watch the live streaming of the show.  It’s today, starting at 7.30 PM EST.

Have fun!

Rapper B.o.B. joins the AKOO Clothing Brand troop as the brand’s newest ambassador. His debut single “Nothin’ On You” was released last year and propelled his talent into the bigger scene. Since then he has collaborated with many stars in the music industry and his partnership with AKOO is opening the door to the fashion world.

B.o.B’s fresh face in the industry has already proven his talent and marketability. His style is effortless and unlike other rappers, B.o.B. has an accessible image. If this were the nineties, he’ll be the perfect guy next door.

And that, is what AKOO Clothing Brand is all about. AKOO keeps things real, and represents what the contemporary generation is all about. Stylish without being snobbish and cool without being somebody else.

Do you think T.I. and the rest of AKOO gang pick the right ambassador?

May is the month for AKOO Clothing’s “Salute the King, Bring TI Back to the South” campaign. This month the brand will launch a viral video campaign where celebrity friends and fans of TI have an opportunity to record a 15 second video testimonial to TI personally and have TI respond to them.

This campaign is as awesome as it gets because it invites the public to have an opportunity to be up close and personal by giving them a positive and creative outlet to express their love and appreciation for TI.

Another news: AKOO will release its brand calendar with female pin-ups wearing AKOO during holiday 2011.

Now THAT is something to look forward to!

Like we always do at this time, SoJones is proud to bring back a brand that stands the test of style, and this Spring, we got some AKOO goodies to promote while SoJones friend T.I is still doing time in the bing.

SoJones will always love flannel, so today we and our friends at Dr. Jays bring you some short sleeve flannel shirts that won’t break the bank, and have you looking fresh and ready for spring!

Our vote for the only flannel you will need for this spring, it justifies the price quite nicely!

Supply House Plaid Woven, Was$74, Now $64.99

For those chilly spring & summer nights, a cardigan is always the fashionable route to go, whether your in the club, or at a kickback house party.

Fair Game Pique Cardigan $74

And we must admit, AKOO sure is stepping up their jean game for this collection! Check out our top pick.

Sure Shot Stitch Jeans $110

If your in the colder climates this time of year, AKOO in particular has the urban look you might be going for: refined, yet tailored to the gangster appeal T.I emanates in his songs. I’ve always liked the logo for AKOO as well; it stands out yet has an heir of tranquility to the designs. Take this, for example:

Spectre Mascot Sweatshirt, Was $79.00, Now $61.99

AKOO recently had their clothing featured in the latest Travis Porter video with Big Sean, for the summer jam ‘Dem Girls,’ which you can view here. So what are you dressing down to this spring? What would you combine in a fit, with what accessories? Do you have a favorite look for spring that you would like to share with us? Are you ready to step out in style this year, reader? Let’s hear your fashion tips, ideas and love for the King of the South, Tip Harris, in the comments!

It’s still going to be a while before rapper TI is released from jail, but his clothing line, AKOO, is thriving and going on with its own schedule. In its recently-launched Spring 2011 campaign, AKOO featured talents such as Chiddy Bang, Meek Milz, Mitch & Tweezy, Ricky Blaze, DJ L and Mickey Factz. The campaign is titled “The World Is Our Playground”.

Check the dope ad campaign and be honest guys, you want to be like one of these guys, don’t you?

You can get some AKOO style in your daily life with these awesome new delivery from the brand, available at DrJays.com:

Quarterback Denim Jacket, $118

Princeton Cardigan, $129

Halftime Fashion Jeans, $89

Over 500 ladies auditioned to become AKOO’s 2011 calendar models. After a long journey, finally they’re narrowed down to 12 models. Last week, the models gathered at the Gild Hall Hotel, in New York City’s Financial District to shoot the calendar.

The models will represent AKOO in trade shows and events, which means that they will be AKOO’s brand ambassadors for 2011. The calendar will ber released through VIBE magazine, so be prepared for their fierceness.

Below are some of the behind-the-scenes shots of the photoshoot. We say there’s nothing sexier than girls wearing menswear. On second thought, do you think AKOO should start a ladies line?

Photos by Jacob Breinholt for SoJones.com

AKOO men are those who love outdoor activities and still look real fly doing them. Here are some pictures of the AKOO men as they spent one cold day on the streets of New York City. From the Lower East Side to Brooklyn, the guys donned AKOO’s Holiday collection and braved the cold.

They started off in Chinatown for an authentic dish, and then to South Street Seaport to visit the local fish market before heading home over the Brooklyn Bridge. Word is they’ll have other adventures, so stay in the loop!

Meanwhile, here are the AKOO men for you, and you can steal their swagger over at DrJays.com.

As we mentioned a couple of days ago, TI is looking for the freshest NYC highschool student with the AKOO swagger.  And now he’s reminding you to sign up real quick, because this could be your chance to win free tickets to his show and possibly a meet-and-greet session.

Young Akoo from Abhishek Ganguly on Vimeo.

So, are you ready to show your AKOO swagger off to the King himself? Put on your best AKOO gear and sign up. For more information, go to AKOO’s Facebook Page. If you happen to come from one of New York’s five boroughs, do participate today and let yourself be dressed up by the King…

…and be the real COOLEST Cat!

So if you’re in high school and think you got swagger, here’s the question today: do you have the AKOO swagger? If you think you do, make sure you sign up for the Young AKOO search. TI’s clothing line, AKOO is in search of the most stylish male highschool students in each of the five boroughs of NYC. TI himself and the great folks from AKOO will search the city for five winners who will receive tickets to an upcoming show with TI. The winners will also meet and greet TI, and get AKOO Wardrobe for themselves.

Hurry and sign up now, go on to http://www.facebook.com/akooclothing click on the Young AKOO tab, select the correct borough and upload your picture.

To get yourself some AKOO look, here are some of our favorite AKOO items:

AKOO Rugby Union Touchline Long Sleeve Rugby, was $98, now $59.99

AKOO Box Call Jean, was $100, now $37.99

If you’ve watched the newest music video from TI, “I’m Back”, you’d notice that there are a few fresh AKOO stuff. Sure clothes and tees are cool, but there’s one thing that caught our eyes: The AKOO Trail Pack.

Do you think it’s fly enough for the AKOO swagger?  We almost missed it in the video!

Speaking of videos, B.o.B. released his newest video “Bet I”, which features TI in his fresh post-prison look.  Tell you the truth, we’re wondering about that Gucci-colorway polo shirt.  Is that an AKOO thing?  We’ll keep our eyes and ears open.  Meanwhile, enjoy “Bet I” by B.oB. featuring TI.