Hip-Hop Artist M.I.A. Launches Okley Run Retro Hip-Hop Clothing Line

Article written by: Rodrick Rainey
Posted on: September 17, 2008

Internationally famed Hip-Hop music artist M.I.A. who’s released hits Paper Planes and Bucky Done Gun, has made her steps into the Retro Streetwear scence. The uniquely styled artist who’s voice was sampled for rapper T.I.’s new single “Swagger Like Us” featuring Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne, decided it was time to release her fashion ideas to the world. M.I.A., who’s father was a political activist, has put the first designs from her Okley Run clothing line on her Miauk.com.

“M.I.A.’s style is uniquely sexy and fresh. With the Retro Kidz of New York, Nas, and Kanye West i think she should team up with to promote this very original brand. Awareness is a must for such an exclusive line because the prices require great demand from the streetwear and retro fashion scene,” says Sojones.com Hip-Hop clothing site founder Rodrick Rainey on M.I.A’s Okley Run clothing line.

Culturally aware, it’s obvious in everything M.I.A. does their is worldly influence in her crafts. The Okley Run clothing line is no different from her tribal, electronica, hip-hop culture mixed music. The collection’s pants, hoodies, and jackets are filled with color combinations that have cultural value.

A rather pricey line, Okley Run’s pieces like the Afrika Jacket and leggings, as well as the womens Mexico Body one-piece are worthy of prices that top competitors. M.I.A. has outdone herself with this retro Hip-Hop clothing line and you can expect it to be the center of attention in upcoming media releases from other artists, magazines, and entertainment publications.

Retro Streetwear and Hip-Hop clothing consumers should expect to pay $75 to $210 suggested retail for Okley Run clothing.

It’s a new era right now in Hip-Hop’s Popular culture and M.I.A. is definitely stepping to the forefront with the group of leaders. Esquire Magazine even rates M.I.A. as one of the world’s most influential people, placing her within the top 75 listed.

M.I.A.’s single “Paper Planes” is currently No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. She is also now the first and only major artist considered world music.