Inspired and driven by the original house parties and park jams which birthed MC’s, B-boy Crews, Graffiti Artists, DJ’s and the foundation of Hip-Hop, Sedgwick & Cedar are introducing a new line of t-shirts. They’ve collaborated with famous hip-hop photographer Jamel Shabazz to incorporate some of the most influential and rare photo’s in urban history to their t-shirts.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Jamel Shabazz picked up his first camera at just 15 years old and has been capturing the finest snap shots of ‘Urban Life’ for over 30 years.

The Shabazz collection will feature the heart & soul of 1980’s New York designed into the aesthetic of Sedgwick & Cedar clothing. Consumers will get a chance to own a real piece of history, not just a garment or an accessory. These tops are classics that will carry on looking as fly as 1973′ has ever been. But they’re only available for the holiday and being a limited edition you’ll have to catch them while you still have the chance!

“Jamel Shabazz was taking photos of the coolest cats in Brooklyn, Queens and Harlem during the 70s and 80s. Kicking it in Kangol, super clean Nikes, and a lot of Adidas; the poses his subjects strike are awesome.”

Each design from this signature selection will have a custom hangtag describing the legacy of the master behind the lens, Jamel Shabazz.

Sedgwick & Cedar will offer this unique collection on line here but you can get your mitts on them in speciality shops in the US, Europe and Asia, proudly celebrating the Brooklyn photographer’s timeless imagery.

The images in this collaboration can also be found in Jamel’s book ‘Back in the Days’, which is full of photo’s of what he considers true African American culture, before New York was changed by gang warfare and drugs. “These images are so incredibly cool. And if you’re white, they will make you feel even whiter.”


Jamel Shabazz, even if he doesn’t still rock a squafro these days, I think he’s pretty damn fly.