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On March 23, 2013, Philadelphia’s Showroom77 presented a Designers Spotlight hosted by Young, Hip, & Chic along with Sincerely Syreeta.  Attended by numerous fashion bloggers and stylists from the Philly area, we’ve received many write-ups.  Here are some of the great things that everyone had to share: Sincerely Syreeta – SS on the Scene [Hosting]: YHC’s “Fashion Designer Spotlight” x Urban FLRT The Sasha Marina Show – Urban FLRT Partners with Young, Hip & Chic = interview with Corey Wesley Embacy Entertainment - Urban FLRT Fashion Industry & Launch Event Fashion Goes There - Young, Hip & Chic Presents Urban..  - Read More

On November 10, 2012, Urban FLRT co-founder and creative director, Corey Wesley donates clothing in support of the Hurricane Sandy Daily Essentials Collection Drive at Harlem's Premier Lounge, The Cove. Lawrence Mills, Business Assistant from New York Woman's Chambers of Commerce organized and coordinated the drive.    - Read More

We use a process called sublimation dye to print our t-shirts which is very different from silk screening. We believe this fairly new process offers our customers with sharper, crisper, brighter and longer-lasting t-shirts. However, the downside to a new technique we face certain limitations which is why our t-shirts are currently printed only on white t-shirts. However, that limitation hasn't prevented us from creating and selling some of the most dynamic t-shirts you've seen to date. If our limitation didn't stop us from offering cool t-shirts why would you limit yourself from owning an Urban FLRT? We also take..  - Read More

I am so happy to report that my team and I have worked all night to resolve a major debate regarding a new t-shirt design.  The entire team has been been going back and forth to decide whether or not it's appropriate for Urban FLRT a new brand to release the following shirt.  The major concern was mostly about it's indirect message and how people would perceive it.  At first glance, it goes against Corey Wesley, Creative Director's spirituality and the message he is trying to convey when it comes to Urban FLRT, positivity. For years the word  "urban" has..  - Read More

When the weather breaks in New York City the first few items that people seem to grab out the closet first are a pair of shorts, a t-shirt, and flip-flops. It's strange how New York fashion in my opinion declines over the summer months. As a person who is aspiring to have his own clothing line, I believe it's important for me to pay attention to fashion as the seasons change. Changing of the seasons often dictate the changing in styles and often times creates new trends. As I walk the streets of New York or ride the subway lately, I am..  - Read More

Attending all types of expo's is a great networking opportunity. You are able to see what other businesses and brands are doing. It's also a great source of inspiration. Here is Corey Wesley, Urban FLRT Creative Director at this year's 2012 The Original GLBT Expo in New York City posing with Manila Luzon. Manila is the 1st runner-up on the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race and recently a Drag Professor on RuPaul's Drag U on LOGO.    - Read More