Classic Clothing Brands

Almost since its inception, hip hop music has been bringing people together (think Aerosmith and Run DMC), so it stands to reason that hip hop clothing would do the same for styles. This style is all about combining the classic and the new, from an old beat on a new track, to incorporating a timeless fashion piece into a very modern style of clothing.

There are many brands that hip hoppers follow in addition to brands that specifically cater to them. Because of the huge following that this trend is able to glean, these already ultra popular brands have caused people to become almost obsessive in their following of the brands. These super cool classics include:

Ralph Lauren-designs several lines, including Polo. Polo is a huge hit among most urban and suburban crowds alike. Ralph designs everything from clothing for women, men, and children, to bed sheets and towels.

Tommy Hillfiger-is a classic American designer who is favored in the hip hop world for his crisp denim, polos, and tee shirts. Tommy offers dressy options as well.

Gucci-does not really design clothes. Accessories are their specialty. Upscale wallets, handbags, luggage, belts, ties, scarves, and jewelry are all on Gucci's roster. Gucci items are very expensive, but are made of the finest materials and last a long time.

Prada-is an Italian company also known in the hip hop world for its bags, although entire collections of fashion forward clothing are available from them. Prada also has an upscale price tag.

Coach-also has high quality bags, in addition to many other leather products and accessories, including belts and shoes. Coach has both trendy and timeless pieces to choose from in an array of sizes and colors, as well as textures, making it worth the extra expense to some.

Steve Madden-is an American shoe designer who is always at the fashion forefront. His high quality shoes are generally more affordable than some of the other upscale designers, making his styles more accessible.

DKNY-stands for Donna Karan New York. DKNY is a complete clothing line that is functional and fashionable. The styles are completely wearable.

If you love the look of hip hop clothing, but find some of it too daring, consider trying out a couple of these brands first. Not only are they extremely popular among the hip hop set, but their timelessness offers the comfort of a trusted friend. Even though there are many fashion forward options among these designers, there will always be a classic you can fall back on in times of need.

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AutoZone

AutoZone’s parent company, Super Group, started it’s journey in 1987, when Larry Lipschitz acquired the Super Rent Truck Hire. From there, more companies were bought and added to the Super stable, including Elpar, Femo, Spares Link and AutoZone. Super Group Ltd is now one of the top 40 industrial companies in South Africa, and is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in the ‘Transport’ sector.

Super Group now focuses on integrated supply chain management, and operates in South Africa and abroad. The company consists of two core operating divisions, namely the Supply Chain Division and the Automotive Division, both supported by the Services Division. Between these three entities, the activities covered by Super Group include: supply chain management, fleet solutions, retail supply chain, African operations and dealerships.

Falling into the Supply Chain Division is AutoZone, an automotive parts business that distributes a wide range of automotive parts throughout South Africa and even across our borders into Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland. AutoZone was created in 1996 in an effort to build a single brand which would encompass Elpar, Eddies, Femo, QSV and Spares Link.

AutoZone has grown over the years, and now consists of over 170 stores, of which over 70 are member (franchise) stores, and AutoZone is still growing. In 2005, a new and improved store concept was introduced in order to make the customer’s shopping experience more personal. The new shopping environment allows customers better access to the merchandise, allowing them to see, touch and feel the products. The AutoZone experience is continuously improved on to further enhance our world-class shopping environment, where customers are guaranteed great service and the best value.

Products stocked by AutoZone are broken into two sections. These are the "Front of Store" section and the "Back of Store" section. The categories below are traditionally stored in the "Front of Store" section, where customers can select the items themselves, and have a range to choose from:

Additives
Adhesives
Batteries
Battery Maintenance Accessories
Car Care Accessories
Car Mats
Custom Accessories
Electrical Lamps and Accessories
Garage Equipment
Lubes
Oils and other Chemicals
Outdoor Equipment
Safety Equipment
Seat Covers
Taxi Parts
Tools
Toolboxes
Wiper Blades

Product categories that fall into the "Back of Store" section are usually products that require more technical knowledge and advice, and include:

Brake Pads
Electrical Parts
Engine Parts
Spark Plugs
Shock Absorbers
Suspension System Parts
Various Filters
Various Hard Parts

AutoZone has also continued to expand its footprint across Southern Africa with the introduction of the AutoZone Hyper formats. These stores are designed to offer the best wholesale and retail experience available, and utilize the extensive supply chain management infrastructure that Super Group offers. The AutoZone Hyper in Windhoek is the most recent Hyper store opened, with 4000m2 of floor space available to stock any automotive parts required.

AutoZone is now focusing on improving its offering to their customers, and to growing its already extensive network of stores. We strive to deliver “The Right Part, at the Right Price, Everytime!”