1. 11 Best of DC 195Best of DC
Innovative, Refined and Bold
Based out of Washington, iKY’s creative team has developed
a concept in clothing that blends new fashions and trends
with a vintage rock ‘n’ roll edge. Partnering with its iKY icons,
the community conscious company from the Nation’s Capital
contributes to cause campaigns across the world.
Designers&Couture
Prepared to redefine the signature style in a city that is stereotyped for blasé and arid at-
tire, elaborate artistic designs supplanted the patch concept and iKY Clothing was born
in 2004. A concept to incorporate an obscure (now undisclosed) acronym, a clothing patch
and interactive consumer customization was made available
online. In May 2005 at a legendary DC nightclub, the brand launched the line with an
audience of nearly 4,500 attendees.The iKY effect was contagious, growing into a local
movement that rapidly spread throughout the East Coast. To meet the resulting rampant
demand, founding partners assembled a fresh team with a vision to produce ready-to-wear
clothing for spring 2007. With national support on the heels of a grassroots campaign, iKY
was reborn.
Music legend Quincy Jones was touched by the collection’s message, “Shukran (thank
you in Arabic), this Rock Revival shirt is perfect for me and the music industry does need re-
vival!” The brand scored praise from sport superstars NFL ballers Terrell Owens, Rod Smith,
Vernon Davis, and was a also a knockout with World Champion boxer Zab Judah. Among
the list of famous celebrities wearing iKY are veteran actor Blair Underwood, musician Ruby
Dee, and “Sexpert” Dr. Drew, Playboy’s Girls Next Door bunny Kendra Wilkinson, and the
producers of ‘Desperate Housewives’.
Embracing the edgy rawness of the real world with the couture quality of high fashion, iKY
Clothing has character and not just a lifestyle brand - iKY is style for life. Innovative, refined
design combines with traditional rock n’ roll rebelliousness and social consciousness explod-
ing with unabashed avant-garde style. iKY inspires to aspire higher. It is no wonder that
soaring stars want to rock and roll with iKY. It struck a chord
with American Music Award winner Chris Daughtry, and brought sexy back to Justin Timber-
lake’s personal stylist. iKY topped the chart with rap royalty DMC, Grammy-winning singer
Ne-Yo, singer/actor Tyrese, legendary pop band Duran Duran and Def Jam’s Pittsburgh Slim.
Budding relationships with 311, The Killers, Fall Out Boy, Bon Jovi, Incubus, and Maroon 5
reinforce iKY’s influence in the community.
“I can see this in some of my movies. I will give your catalog to wardrobe”, said Director
Penny Marshall - but long before Hollywood hotshots started wearing iKY, the award-winning,
world-renowned electronic DJ, Ferry Corsten, became the first official celebrity endorsement
for the brand. iKY created and designed Ferry’s merchandise line that has been embraced
by global fans in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and South America. Noblesse Oblige is its social
awareness collection that is soon to hit the market. iKY pledges to donate proceeds from
specialty apparel items to various charities worldwide including Hoop Dreams, Komen Breast
Cancer, OZ Project, Coptic Orphans, and DMC’s Foster Care foundation. iKY’s growth
has been exponential and VH1 in 2007 was among the first to officially recognize iKY as an
industry contender, voted the clothing line among the top three “Best Rock Gear” brands at
the Rock Honors Awards.
Latest and greatest collection from iKY has generated significant attention in all areas
of media, a growing celebrity fan base and a strong social pulse. iKY’s character, convic-
tion, and quality that rivals the best in the business empower it to impact the market and the
community. iKY is ever-evolving and its story is just unfolding.Yet, one consistent message is
loud and clear… iKY is here and ready to rock.
Tel +1.703.731.7200
www.IKYclothing.com
Tara Summers from Boston LegalAward winning singer Natalie Cole Grammy Award Winning Producer, Quincy Jones
“The First Ladies of Footbal” - The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders, wearing iKY Clothing (image courtesy - www.ikyclothing.com)