May 2, 2011

Spring/Summer 2011: Shorty, NYC

The latest Shorty catalogue was shot in New York by photographer J. “Quazi” KIng and features some of the most lovely ladies the city has to offer…

May 2, 2011

Fall/Winter Shorty 2010

The new Shorty collection (shot in Berlin) makes a splash like Obelix in a Roman bath.

May 2, 2011

K1X Shorty goes RIZE!

The spring/summer shoot in Los Angeles features the crump movement’s most notorious dancers.

March 24, 2011

K1X Shorty Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

Just like the vibrant dance culture itself, K1X Shorty is constantly on the move. So what better inspiration could we find for our new Spring/Summer 2011 line than the city that never sleeps. Shot by Quazi Aisha, Larissa, Desiree, Shireen, Leslie and Nyne take center stage as we give you an in depth look at [...]

October 20, 2010

In the Press: The Distraction

For some reason we can’t escape the feeling that our friends over at Hooped Up Online haven’t been working too much today after choosing one of our favourite shortys, Dalia, as “The Distraction” for today. On the one hand we do feel kind of sorry for those guys – on the other we really don’t!

October 9, 2010

Cruising Berlin!

Following up our K1X Shorty Fall/Winter 2010 collection shoot by Lennart Brede is this exclusive clip that takes you behind the scenes, giving you another detailed look at our new Shorty line. Shot in the gritty – yet endlessly creative and poetic – metropolis that is Berlin, the video vibes off the city itself – [...]

August 31, 2010

K1X Shorty Fall/Winter Collection Launch

K1X Shorty is a sassy tip of the hat to the buckwild nature of dance culture. Shot in the gritty – yet endlessly creative and poetic – metropolis of Berlin city, this catalogue was created to give you a taste of the new winter collection‘s flavour. Peep more images after the jump!

June 26, 2010

New K1X Shorty clip feat. Rize dancers from L.A.!

We recently got a hold of this clip from a good friend who spent some time with several protagonists from the iconic movie “Rize” in Los Angeles. It features exclusive footage of of o.g. krump dancers such as Miss Prissy, Lil Mama & Tiny Mite sporting our K1X Shorty summer collection 2010. See the complete [...]

March 30, 2010

Store Check: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Witness the fitness of the K1X Boutique in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Junior opened his ocean-view shop (located on Beach Road) last year. The shop underlines the close bond between the west African country and K1X, which was established in 2005, when the Nation of Hoop dedicated it’s inaugural collection to the ballplayers of Sierra Leone.

March 24, 2010

Behind the scenes of the K1X Shorty shoot in LA

Lil Drawz hosts K1X Shorty’s Ashlee and Bambi at Imperial Courts, Los Angeles. Click “Shorty” above to see the complete look-book and check back in a couple of days for the full clip.

March 14, 2010

K1X Shorty

K1X Shorty is born. Our inaugural line for female dancers is shot in NYC by Andrew Dosunmu and features pole dancers, ballet dancers, while introducing y’all to the one and only Ashlee Desire (yes, that’s her real name).

February 18, 2010

K1X SHorty on BKRW!

the new spring/summer collection of k1x shorty is already making waves internationally. read the latest review on the french bkrw magazine.

February 9, 2010

THE K1X SHORTY COLLECTION GOES KRUMPING IN LOS ANGELES

The new K1X Shorty collection shoot was recently directed by Mallence Bart Williams in Los Angeles. Many of the female dancers in the vibrant L.A. “krump” scene were the first to sport the new Shorty styles while photographer Rozano Johnson documented their daily grind. Some of the featured dancers like Tiny Mite, Lil Mama, Bambi, [...]

December 14, 2009

Berlin Callin – Baller/Shorty Sale off the hinges!

last sunday K1X invited all ballers and shortys from the german capitol to shop for some early k1x-mas presents. It was the first baller/shorty sale of its kind and our kickz store in berlin mitte was packed pretty much from the get go. shout-out to all our peeps that showed up despite freezing degrees outside [...]

December 11, 2009

IN THE PRESS: SNIPES MAG

Our Shorty Fall/Winter collection is getting some ink in germany’s leading buyer’s guide – snipes magazine!

December 4, 2009

LEADING THE WAY!

check out the cheerleaders of granada (spain) combining two of the mayor inspirations of k1x shorty. basketball, of course, and also the art of dancing!

November 9, 2009

IN THE PRESS: K1X SHORTY IS HOOPED UP ONLINE!

www.hoopeduponline.com delivers basketball news, highlights and eye-candy like the mailman in his prime. now you can also check out the freshly dipped review of our k1x shorty line.

November 5, 2009

IN THE PRESS: K1X SHORTY & H1TOP GO HYPES R US

the all new ladies’ version of the h1top comes in patent leather and features cutting edge panelling as well as a gradient collar for a uniquely dynamic silhouette. other features include a multi-colored heel loop, printed loop-laces, ventilation holes and a mesh tongue. the smooth leather snakeskin collar adds extra spice and comfort while the [...]

October 13, 2009

IN THE PRESS: K1X SHORTY HITS FLAVOUR MAG

the latest edition of flavour magazine takes a closer look at our k1x shorty collection for the fall/winter season of 2009 – and so should you. click the image to read the mag in its entirety online and check the story on page 52/53. btw: our 4 elements 4 artists 4 basketballs series is also [...]

May 25, 2009

IN THE PRESS: X-RAY EXAMINES K1X SHORTY

check out this exclusive interview with our brand manager christian boszczyk about the inspiration, the collection, the future and everything else you need to know about shorty in the latest edition of x-ray magazine.

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