Style Trendhumper: V-Neck Tees

At first, V-neck T-shirts were subtle, dropping just below the collar bone. But these days, it’s as if the Tees are being overwhelmed by the force of gravity, causing the chest to be more exposed than it should be. The unfortunate result: man cleavage.

During the hot summer months, V-necks can be advantageous, giving your chest more room to breathe. But these days, it’s increasingly becoming all about the deep-cut American Apparel style, making it fashionable for dudes to air out their thickets of taco beef (that’s chest hair, in case you’re wondering). With the warm weather creeping up on us this year, the real question is, how low will you go? Vote to “Hump” or “Dump” the trend after the jump.

Style Brand Profile: Amongst Friends

If you’re looking to hang out at the country club this summer, be aware that the mimosa-sipping retirees might look down on the bold, youthful graphic tees of today’s streetwear. While most of the sports associated with streetwear are skate and snow, Amongst Friends is open to more leisurely sports like golf and tennis, without forcing you to check your style at the door. Founder Mikol Stambough launched his spring/summer line to match the season’s soft colors on their signature New Eras and polo shirts. See a gallery of products from their ‘08 lookbook after the jump.

Music Kidz In The Hall Drive With Pusha, Bun B & Cool Kids

After Snoop captured the '80s VHS look with his “Sensual Seduction” video, Kidz In The Hall take the retro style one step further with the video for “Drivin’ Down the Block (Low End Theory),” the lead single from their Duck Down debut The In Crowd. In this Rik Cordero-directed joint, rapper Naldege and producer/DJ Double O throw on some polyester suits and play a pair of down-on-their-luck used car salesmen. Watch the video after the jump, and then listen to the remix featuring Clipse’s Pusha T, Bun B and The Cool Kids.

Music Behind The Scenes Of Chromeo’s New Video

Good things really do come in pairs. Chromeo'a group made up of singer Dave 1 (DJ A-Trak’s older brother) and DJ/producer P-Thugg'will re-release last year’s electro-pop jam, Fancy Footwork as a two-disc album on June 19th. The additional CD will be chock full of remixes, bonus songs and videos, like the new one for the title track “Fancy Footwork,” which they just shot. NME went behind the scenes at the shoot and took some pictures for an inside look. Check 'em out after the jump.

Style Retail Spotlight: Endovanera

Photo: Refinery 29

Since the opening of Endovanera’s Los Angeles flagship store, the dismal mood of the brand’s signature dark designs is brighter than usual. The new retail space, which opened it’s doors this month on Front St., shows the genesis of its tailored slim-cuts with vintage sewing machines and a few tools (on display) used in founders David Michael Hershberger and Mitch Moseley’s refined looks. After launching Endvanera in 2005, their style has remained as moody as the emo-hipsters that wear them, but with their store in full-effect, they have more of a reason to crack a smile. See a gallery of their latest collection after the jump.

Music Album Preview: Kidz In The Hall’s The In Crowd

The rapper/producer combo of Naledge and Double O (l to r) are riding a new wave of success right now. Last night, Complex was invited to a listening session for their potentially pivotal sophomore album, The In Crowd, on the same night as Double O’s birthday. Buckshot even stopped by to show support for his Duck Down signees, plus play his new collabo-album with 9th Wonder, The Formula. Get quick preview of six solid tracks from The In Crowd and a couple of photos from the event after the jump.

Music The Knux Deconstruct Hipster Hip-Hop

These days, it seems like every young rapper who doesn’t wear rhinestones like Jim Jones gets branded as “hipster hip-hop.” But if you ask up-and-coming duo The Knux, the “hipster” label just shows that they’re doing something different from the mainstream. In a recent interview with MTV, the New Orleans-bred siblings Rah Almillio (left) and Krispy Kream (right) make an interesting analogy: mainstream hip-hop today is like cheesy hair-metal in the ’80s, and all the so-called “hipster rap” is like punk rock because it takes it back to the raw essence. After the jump, watch the video to get the full explanation.

Music Kidz In The Hall Explain Hipster Rap

The MC/DJ twosome, Kidz In The Hall were strangely lumped into the hipster rap category upon the release of “Drivin’ Down Tha Block (Low End Theory).” In an interview with Whatever’s Good, Naledge (right) and Double O (left) explained the strange coincidence of being lumped in with the trend that’s also associated with Cool Kids, Mickey Factz, and Wale…

Music The Cool Kids Cover Laced Magazine

Chuck English (left) and Mikey Rocks (right) kick off the sneaker-heavy publication’s fifth issue. They are joined by the white-hot Floral Supra Skytop, and Nike Air Vandal Supreme. Pick it up on newsstands now.