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After its terrifically successful Trunk Show hosted in Philadelphia, P.A. by Young, Hip, & Chic, Urban FLRT will now offer wholesale opportunities through Philadelphia based Showroom77. Urban FLRT, the provocative ultra hip t-shirt line is dynamic, playful, and vibrant; and made in the highest quality spun fabric. Urban FLRT is a pioneer of a special dye process, which creates the most unique oversized and all-over prints where the colors meld so well they appear to be a part of the fabric. This signature look captivates UF’s audience keeping them wanting more. Always entrepreneurial, Corey Wesley, Urban FLRT’s creative director is..  - 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

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

As the creative director of Urban FLRT, it is important for me to listen to the consumer because that's what makes a brand successful. I paused the other day and realized that we've never given some of the history behind our name.  Although, some believe that FLRT stands for "Flirt" or "Flirtatious" that's not entirely correct. FLRT is an acronym for Urban Fashion & Lifestyle that is Rewarding and Timeless. By using FLRT we are also paying homage to our previous t-shirt line, Flirtatious-T which was a line that I worked on diligently for over four years. We had some..  - Read More

    Urban FLRT is currently seeking backers on Kickstarter. Kickstarter is the world's largest funding platform for creative projects. Every week, tens of thousands of amazing people pledge millions of dollars to projects from the worlds of music, film, art, technology, design, food, publishing and other creative fields. Our Kickstarter funds will help us with set up and printing costs, support our online store, and assist with marketing and promotional costs to spread the word about Urban FLRT. If you are interested in backing Urban FLRT, visit our Kickstarter page and learn more about the rewards a backer will..  - Read More