Karmaloop.com Announces Creation of Karmaloop Kazbah, a Global Marketplace for All Things Cool, Unique and Beautiful by Up-and-Coming Designers and Artists

Karmaloop.com invites talented designers and small new brands to submit their designs to be reviewed for placement on the Karmaloop Kazbah.

(PRWEB) May 7, 2006 -- Karmaloop.com, the world leader in streetwear on-line, is pleased to announce a new phase in the 6 year old company’s quest to bring the most unique streetwear and dope product to its customers around the world: The Karmaloop Kazbah. Karmaloop Kazbah is a new section of Karmaloop where up and coming designers and artists can showcase and sell their original designs, fashion, artwork and other creative products.

Karmaloop.com CEO Greg Selkoe had this to say about this exciting new initiative, “I’ve been kicking the Kazbah idea around for some time; I cannot tell you how excited everyone at Karmaloop is that it’s finally happening!” Greg continued, “We literally get contacted everyday by young designers who pitch us about selling their creative works on Karmaloop. Unfortunately we are not able to work with these individuals because we already work with 70 + established streetwear brands and it would not be logistically possible to inventory and ship all of these great small brands, no matter how excellent. This sucked as there was so much incredible talent contacting us about so many extraordinary designs and products.”

Karmaloop Kazbah provides the solution for Karmaloop to be able to showcase and sell these original works to its customer base. It’s a marketplace much like ebay or Yahoo stores where these young designers and artists can sell directly through Karmaloop.com thereby gaining access and exposure to the over one million unique streetwear fanatics visiting the site each month.

Kazbah vendors will each have their own section on the Kazbah portion of Karmaloop.com (ie: www.karmaloop.com/yourbrandhere). Just as a Yahoo store does, the Karmaloop Kazbah brands will do all of the customer service and fulfillment themselves, while Karmaloop will provide the visibility, the platform and the maintenance. However, unlike ebay or Yahoo stores, which allow anyone to be one of their vendors, Karmaloop will not let just anyone be a vendor on the Kazbah. Kazbah vendors will be vetted through a rigorous process selecting only the best of the submissions. Thus the Kazbah will feature the crème de la crème of young brands and designers chosen from the many thousands that are sure to submit their designs for a chance to win one of the coveted spots on the Karmaloop Kazbah.

Being on the Kazbah is not only a great opportunity for these young designers and brands to gain overnight global exposure, but also a great opportunity for Karmaloop customers to get access to some of the coolest, most innovative young designers out there. “The Karmaloop Kazbah is another big step in Karmaloop’s continuing mission to smash the evil forces of McFashion and offer a choice to the millions of people forced to wear mediocre gear by the few, powerful, and ubiquitous clothing behemoths.” Greg Selkoe, Karmaloop.com, CEO.

If you are a designer, artist or a new brand and you think you have what it takes to rock the Kazbah, Karmaloop is accepting submissions for a limited time at: http://www.karmaloop.com/kazbah/index.asp

About Karmaloop
Karmaloop.com is a six year old apparel retail website catering to the global streetwear culture. Karmaloop retails over 70 of the hottest streetwear brands. Because of its relationships with its customers, Karmaloop considers itself to be more than just a retailer; but a community of style.

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