Jabbawockeez | JBWKZ
JBWKZ Clothing. History of JBWKZ Clothing. Shop latest clothes by JBWKZ.
Jabbawockeez, or JBWKZ for short, emerged as the champion dance group in the MTV program Randy Jackson Presents: America’s Best Dance Crew. The group—whose name was inspired by Lewis Carroll’s poem “Through the Looking Glass”—was formed by Joe Larot, Kevin Brewer, and Phil Tayag in 2003 as an effort to showcase freestyle dance. Current members Randy Bernal, Ryan Ellis, Chris Gatdula, Gary Kendell, Joseph Larot, Rainen Paguio, Ben Chung, Eddie Gutierrez, Saso Jimenez and Phi Nguyen later joined the crew.
JBWKZ has been so famous in the dance world that they have received praises from hip hop pioneers Crazy legs, Mr. Wiggles, and Poppin’ Pete. The group also graced several shows, events, and films such as Live with Regis and Kelly, The Ellen Degeneres Show, MTV Movie Awards, 2008 Much Music Video Awards, MTV Asia Awards 2008, 2008 Teen Choice Awards, the 2009 NBA All Star Game, and Step Up 2. They’ve also made appearances on music videos for Leona Lewis, DJ Drama, and Daddy Yankee.
The Los Angeles-based dance group is known for its “masked and gloved” performances, unique moves, accurate synchronization, head-spinning stunts, mime and kabuki dance moves. But most recently, a namesake clothing brand has emerged as a force that has swept the market by storm. As with JBWKZ’s goal to “inspire the world through music and dance,” it has now added “fashion” to its list of inspirations.
JBWKZ apparel includes shirts and caps. The most famous designs include:
• The Jabba Hat Tee. Show your moves with this shirt, in black and white. It bears a screen printed graphic of a Jabbawockeez mask with the ‘JABBAWOCKEEZ’ text in the background. It is made of breathable cotton and boasts of crew neck comfort.
• The East Side Tee. East coasters, represent with this tee. It features a screen printed “EAST SIDE, WOCK IT OUT” in big block letters in front, with “A Figment of Your Imagination” text below, and a screen printed ‘JBWKZ’ in block letters and ‘Jabbawockeez’ in graffiti style script above hem on backside.
• Mask Nation Tee. This shirt reminds all people why JBWKZ is so famous. It bears a screen printed Jabbawockeez mask on front, surrounded by Jabbawockeez dancers and a screen printed logo with foil printed detail on upper back.
• 3 Faces Tee. Show your many faces with this tee, which features a screen printed 3 Jabbawockeez masks screen printed in center with graffiti style ‘Jabbawockeez’ script below and a screen printed ‘JBWKZ’ in block letters and ‘Jabbawockeez’ in graffiti style script above hem on backside
• The Black Adjustable Cap. It features a Gold raised embroidery of the Jabbawockeez Stack Logo with a flat bill. The cap features an adjustable back with a tonal Black j Logo.
JBWKZ Clothing are available at Macy’s, Krew Kings, Shiekh Shoes, Dr Jays, Against All Odds, Armory, Hot Cats, Jimmy Jazz, Jumpoff, Karmaloop.com, Kicks USA, Man Alive, ManAlive.com, the MTV Store, Razor Hawaii, Shelmar, Shiekh, and Style Land. With the fame and adulation they receive today, it comes as no surprise that its flashy, namesake apparel reigns has received great acclaim as well.



