Within no time, thanks in part to the vulgarity of the brand’s main promotions disassociated, bashful rappers Rolexes, unlike Omega watches, had lost their elegance. In fashion, such misfortunes can kill a brand and it is interesting to note how both Gucci and Louis Vuitton distanced themselves from T.I.’s Swing Ya Rag song in 2008, by refusing the video to be released. T.I. himself stated:

It’s one of those corporate things where they don’t wanna be associated or affiliated with a certain type of brand. A T.I. video ain’t the best look in their eyes right now. No harsh feelings.

That’s a cold reality. But in reality, it’s a wise move by both clothing brands. As ruthless as it may seem, rap music has the ability to destroy any element of class a brand or clothing item may have. Just look at Gucci scarves a product Swing Ya Rag was in large based around. A combination of rap culture and unauthentic reproduction turned it into a fashion sensation amongst urban, hoodish young people the complete opposite of who Gucci are trying to target. It’s nothing personal, but placing ones brand into the hands of the urban, while it’s promoted by the same rappers that whether you like to admit it or not promote a life of guns, drugs and the subjugation and suppression of women; is brand suicide.

Now there are two flipsides. The first is that many of these rappers aren’t promoting such lifestyles for the sake of it, and are plainly relating their life story. Furthermore, it ought to be acknowledged that many also promote other positive lifestyles some all the while endorsing that which is derogatory. Human beings are complex creatures and the beauty of rap is that it expresses all elements of our character the good and the bad.

Nevertheless, when it comes to those who are taken for idols, the art of expression is the art of promotion. When a star claims to have a product or item of clothing, they are advertently or inadvertently endorsing it. Such is the power they behold. Some would argue that the matter doesn’t so much concern the rapper’s overall image, but the topic of the very song they promote the brand or product in. Swing Ya Rag contained a derogatory reference to women, while most of the time Rolex watches are promoted in rap videos it is in some way or another a tool for self glorification – a topic which violence, the subjugation of the female gender or drugs often goes hand in hand with in this genre.

It is more necessary to note that by the time Gucci and Louis Vuitton disassociated their brands with T.I., the rapper had not only already been through his fair share of criminal charges. In fact earlier that year the he pleaded guilty to U.S. federal weapons charges. This would suggest that it may very well be the general image of a rapper, rather than the content of the music itself – even if the two can go hand in hand.

However both Kanye West and Jay-Z are testimony to the refutation of this theory. Check both rappers’ collaboration with Louis Vuitton. Both are rappers whose lyrics at times entail such derogatory elements. What matters then IS the image of the rapper and how classy they themselves are marketed.

Perhaps then, with the right Hip Hop artist marketing, rap music could become a good friend of major brands and great long term promotion tool.

Watches for ladies Christmas gifts are the timeless treasures she’ll love to wear every day. A functional and practical gift that is eye-catching, sporty or sensuous buying her a stylish watch for Christmas is an excellent choice. Watches are one of the few gifts she’ll see many times throughout the day and will last much longer than chocolates or flowers.

Ladies watches are more than just timepieces and decorative jewellery. Many modern ladies watches rival their male counterparts and can be tough against knocks and scrapes, water resistant, sporty with sultry feminine chic touches that cannot be replicated.

Buying watches for ladies falls into several categories. Does she like expensive, designer watches that go with her handbag and shoes? Or will sports watches tick the right boxes for when she’s cycling, canoeing, running or simply enjoying her leisure time.

At Watches.org.uk we have our favourite ladies watches that stand out from the crowd. This Christmas start your shopping early with a visit to Watches.org.uk, the UK’s number one watches comparison site with watches selected from your favourite High Street and online stores. Simply select your watches and order securely online.

With a touch of diamonds the Gucci G-Timeless ladies diamond-set watch with stainless steel bracelet and mother of pearl face is as enchanting to look at as the watch function it performs. An elegant evening and daytime watch Gucci deliver another stunning watch that will surely make her smile on Christmas morning.

Or for a fun stocking filler check out the fabulous vibrant range of Breo sports watches. With slick Breo branding and a rainbow choice of colours these watches are robust Gym watches that slide around her wrist and display time and date functions through an easy to read display.

You’ll find thousands of ladies watches and watches she’ll love at Watches.org.uk. Save time hunting for bargains in town and last minute gifts when you order securely online.

Kahuna watches are designed to be worn indoors, outdoors and almost everywhere you can think of. Taking their name from an ancient Hawaiian word which today translates to an expert in profession or shamanic standing Kahuna has evolved from these roots to the well known surfing brand we know and love.

Kahuna watches appeal to more than surfers with cyclists, rock climbers and other outdoor pursuits hot on the list of people who own or desire to own one of these fashionable, practical, reliable watches. Behind the rugged styling is a watches brand that excites and thrills as you strap it to your wrist when embarking on your next adventure.

The exciting range of Kahuna watches is available in a wide range of fabric straps featuring the full rainbow of colours and exclusive Kahuna designs.

Russel Winter is an ambassador for Kahuna watches. His outstanding surfing skills make him the UK’s most talented surfer and a top competitor in surfing competitions worldwide. Choosing a Kahuna mens watch gives reliable time from a water resistant watch capable of riding the high waves and performing just as well back on shore.

Kahuna watches are a favourite with cyclists and surfers who wear the exclusive Kahuna designs on their wrists. With tough aesthetics and great value you won’t be disappointed with your Kahuna watches purchased through Watches.org.uk. With over 20,000 mens watches and ladies watches to choose from you can buy online with confidence from your favourite online and High Street stores without leaving your desk.

Like the ladies who wear them, ladies Ice watches have a cool unmistakeable unique style. These ladies designer watches are watches for chic, sleek, modern women who want a watch that matches their image. Ladies Ice watches are dripping with urban cool confidence shrewdly encased in tough but comfortable silicon/plastic that looks great.

Timekeeping at the edge of fashion and design ladies Ice watches are worn by famous actresses, models and singers including The Saturdays. A brand launched around five years ago Ice watches and in particular ladies Ice watches are popular with the teen market and beyond.

Ladies Ice watches in day-glow shades of lime, sky blue and sexy pink are as perfect for taking to the gym for a workout as wearing on a summer picnic by the river or to work to brighten up the office.

Or choose one of the more subtle pastel Ice watches instead. Pastel ladies Ice watches come in more subdued shades of pink, green and blue. Or you could choose one of the polyclear ladies Ice watches with the distinctive clear strap bracelet.

Ladies Ice watches, like their male counterparts, include Ice watches 2 year manufacturer guarantee and are water resistant to 50m. Perfect for swimming, baths and showers or when you get caught in the rain.

Ladies Ice watches make great use of the spectrum of colours and you’re sure to find a ladies Ice watch that takes your fancy. The details contained in these designer watches are unique and that’s what makes wearing a ladies Ice watch so different from all the usual watches. Pushing the barriers of designer watches it’s obvious that Ice watches plan to be around for a long time.

Ice watches associated with celebrities, stardom and are a favourite in the clubs. People who choose the distinctive ladies Ice watches brand are sure of themselves and enjoy the attention this brand brings. Find your favourite ladies Ice watches at Watches.org.uk.

Ladies Tissot watches are the watches every woman should own in her lifetime. With the exclusive Tissot watches branding detailed on the watch face and the effortless chic design wrapped around your wrist you’ll be glad to have this reliable accurate watch on your wrist.

Swiss made ladies Tissot watches have Swiss quartz movements and models from the Tissot T-Wave collection include glittering diamonds on the bezel, mother of pearl dial and a range of beautiful watchstraps and bracelets to match your taste and style.

Ladies Tissot watches are water resistant and easy to read the time. With a choice of ladies chronograph watches, date/time functions and numbers in the form of standard numbering, Roman numerals or simple number placement bars you’re sure to find your favourite ladies Tissot watches at Watches.org.uk.

Ambassadors for ladies Tissot watches include high octane star Danica Patrick, the first woman to win a race in the IndyCar series, actress and model Deepika Padukone and actress, singer, writer Barbie Xu. Ladies Tissot watches ambassadors promote ladies Tissot watches with a passion and the Stylis-T Tissot watches and Tissot Generosi-T watches are pure sophisticated with true performance.

Choose from over 500 Tissot watches at Watches.org.uk. You’ll find beautiful watches from the Tissot T-Trend collection and the Tissot T-Wave collection that you’ll love to buy for yourself or perhaps as a birthday or Christmas present for your girlfriend, wife or partner.

Ladies Tissot watches are your perfect timepiece to wear on your wrist. Elegant and stylish ladies Tissot watches have unmistakeable class. Glamorous and chic ladies watches from the Tissot ladies watches range can be yours when you buy your new ladies Tissot watch online at Watches.org.uk.

Christian Dior watches take their name from the influential French fashion designer Christian Dior who is best known as the founder of the Christian Dior fashion houses, one of the top in the world. Watches simply oozing with luxury, charm and quiet sophistication are found in the exciting range of Christian Dior watches at Watches.org.uk and are not to be missed.

Take your pick from iconic designs including the fabulous black dial Christian Dior watches with diamond set bezel, stainless steel case and bracelet set with black sapphire crystals. Or be inspired with the clean, crisp white bracelet designs perfect for showing off a summer tan. Featuring stylish curves injected with a touch of magic from the leading watches fashion maestros you’ll feel amazing wearing one of your new Christian Dior watches.

Christian Dior was famous for saying that “women don’t wear what they love, they love what they wear.” Nothing could be more true when wearing your Christian Dior watch. Whether you received your watch as a gift or you chose your Christian Dior watch yourself it symbolises creativity, expertise, elegance and the essence of style.

Christian Dior watches are popular in the UK and throughout the world with these timeless watches worn every day by women who appreciate fine jewellery and style their watches with co-ordinated bracelets and bangles in turn becoming style and fashion icons in your own right.

At Watches.org.uk we are pleased to present over forty Christian Dior watches from top UK High Street retailers such as Goldsmiths, Ernest Jones and more. Buy your Christian Dior watches with confidence and check for special offers and free delivery too.

Rotary watches carefully blend classic and contemporary designs in their distinctive range of watches for the modern man and women. Affordable yet stylish Rotary watches seamlessly cross the old and young divide bringing a new collection of watches to today’s brand conscious sophisticated market of people who want their watches to embrace the test of time.

At Watches.org.uk we are pleased to present a new offer from H Samuel watches where for a limited time you will receive a free passport holder when purchasing a Ladies Rotary watch. This offer is valid from Sunday the 13^th of March until Tuesday the 21^st of June inclusive.

If you are seeking a Men’s Rotary watch, you’re sure to find the perfect timepiece in the collection of H Samuel watches. In line with the Ladies Rotary watches offer, purchases of Men’s Rotary watches between Sunday the 13th of March until Tuesday the 21st of June inclusive will also receive a gift in the form of a free travel wallet, perfect for your summer holiday.

Rotary Watches was founded in 1895 by Moise Dreyfuss in the picturesque Swiss town of La Chaux de Fonds. With a dedication to creating beautiful watches with a timeless elegance the Rotary watches brand grew and today Rotary watches are sold in over 35 countries worldwide.

To take advantage of these fabulous offers, simply check for Rotary Watches on the “Brands” menu at Watches.org.uk. With over 15,000 watches from around 100 top brands you’re sure to get a great deal on watches for yourself or as a gift for a friend. Remember to use Watches.org.uk to find great watches at great prices!

Watches.org.uk offers a superb selection of ladies watches from top brands such as DKNY, Gucci watches, Ingersol watches, Sekonda, Storm watches and many more.

Watches for women tend to be smaller than watches for men with thinner bracelets, smaller faces, brighter colours and, depending on your budget, maybe some diamonds on the bezel as well.

Watches for women make thoughtful birthday and Mother’s Day gifts. Treat her to the latest watch from her favourite online store through Watches.org.uk where we have over 15,000 watches from UK watches retailers including H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Links of London.

No matter whether you’re looking for ladies gold watches, two tone watches or something different we’re sure you’ll find the perfect watches at Watches.org.uk.

Citizen watches, as worn by England cricket star Kevin Pietersen, use ecologically friendly solar power to produce watches for men and ladies watches that are “fuelled by light” and “never needs a battery”.

The collection of Citizen watches using the Eco-Drive feature have the ability to run continuously for a lifetime of use. Fuelled by any natural light or artificial light these powerful and stylish watches will never need battery replacements.

Citizen watches were first made when the company established in 1918 and by 1986 Citizen became the world’s largest watchmaker and a worldwide leader in advanced watch making technology.

Citizen hold claims to the slimmest LCD watch, voice recognition watches and the world’s first diving watch with electronic depth sensor. Citizen is also the official sponsor of the US Open since 1993.

With a track record for producing complex time pieces that hold their own in terms of modern, contemporary style, you’ll enjoy selecting your new Citizen watches from Watches.org.uk.

If you’re saving money after Christmas Watches.org.uk can help you find the perfect men’s watches, ladies watches and children’s watches for less than £20. There’s no excuse for not making time to choose the perfect watch either as Watches.org.uk has the unique Watch Finder and easy categories to select your next timepiece.

Cheap watches are great as a second watch, for gardening, sports or any time you want to wear a watch but you don’t want to wear your best watch in case it gets lost or damaged. At Watches.org.uk you’ll find a wide selection of cheap watches from Identity, Casio, Oasis and more. With watches starting at under £5, the gift of time has never been more affordable.

For children who aren’t ready for an expensive watch, the selection of children’s watches at Watches.org.uk is huge. All watches are selected from leading High Street brands and online retailers and include manufacturers warranties and guarantees where stated. Kids can look cool with the latest character themed watches or grown up if they choose watches similar to men’s watches and ladies watches. Choose an analogue or digital display and enjoy learning to tell the time with a cheap watch and come back to choose the adult version when the time is right.

Watches.org.uk also has an attractive selection of under £20 ladies watches ideal for women who want a cheap sports watch or a watch to wear every day whilst keeping a more expensive watch in the drawer for special occasions. Choose from brands such as Breo, Constant, Lorus, Limit, Oasis and more. With hundreds of affordable ladies watches to choose from Watches.org.uk is the best place to search for your new watches.

For men, Watches.org.uk has a quality collection of analogue watches and digital watches under £20 from brands such as Limit, F&F, Casio, Timex and more. Save your Rolex for best and take a cheap watch to the Gym. Choose your new watches from Watches.org.uk and you’ll find an amazing selection of over 15,000 watches perfect for gifts and your next watch to wear every day or to save for special occasions.