“La Sape” is a unique movement based in Congo that unites fashion-conscious men who are ready to splurge money they don’t really have on designer clothes. Dressing in stark contrast with their surroundings, these elegant ambiance-makers become true local celebrities… but this fame comes at a price. Continue reading
Category: Fashion
1/6/17 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY (EXTRA) FASHION: Balenciaga Menswear Spring/Summer 2018
Balenciaga Menswear designer Demna Gvasalia professed to wanting his latest collection to seem almost as if the family involvement was sheer happenstance, hardly fashion at all. “There is nothing more beautiful than seeing young dads with their kids,” he said. “This collection began with looking at a lot of pictures of them.” The casting wasn’t difficult, he added. “We just asked our usual models whether they had kids.” Continue reading
1/6/18 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY- FASHION: Dolce & Gabbana Women’s Spring/Summer 2018- Milan Fashion Week
The Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2018 Beauty look, presented on September 24 at Milan Fashion Week, was inspired by the Queen of Hearts. Continue reading
1/5/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Raf Simons’s Blade Runner Spring/Summer 2018 Collection
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
Raf Simons‘s latest seasonal offerings are now available to preorder.Originally debuting during New York Fashion Week, the dystopian-like pieces walked alongside a set paying homage to a small Chinatown locality in New York City’s Lower East Side district dominated by red and blue neon lights coupled with a rain and smoke machine. Continue reading
1/2/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION SHORT FILM: Back Lash On Greg Lauren Men’s Fall/Winter 2016 Presentation
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
Greg Lauren invited the public into his cinematic world at his fall men’s presentation.The lineup was divided into a variety of vignettes that even included a boxing ring. Continue reading
1/2/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: BAPE And Starter Black Label Is Collaborating For 2018
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
BAPE has teamed up with Starter Black Label to bring in the new year. Both urban clothing line present an updated version of one of the ’90s most iconic and popular jacket styles, the Starter Pullover Hoodie Jacket. Continue reading
12/30/17 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES SHORT FILM: Adidas Calling All Creators
Adidas teams up with Alexander Wang, Pharrell Williams, Pusha T, James Harden, Karlie Kloss, Lionel Messi, Jeremy Lin, Von Miller, Garbine Muguruza, Tracy McGrady, Carlos Correa and many more. Continue reading
12/29/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Carmen de Lavallade- Kennedy Center Honoree
Carmen de Lavallade, the legendary ballet dancer, choreographer and teacher, who is among the honorees feted for their illustrious careers by the Kennedy Center on Sunday December 24th. de Lavallade talks with correspondent Rita Braver about bringing modern dance to new levels; her marriage to dancer-director Geoffrey Holder; and the bittersweet memories of a life danced to the fullest. Continue reading
12/26/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Brendon Babenzien Designed BBC Bee Line Flight Suit
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
Brendon Babenzien formerly of Supreme, took over the creative direction of Billionaire Boys Club’s high-end line, Bee Line. Pharrell Williams has now shown his support for the direction Brendon Babenzien is now taking the brand in. Continue reading
12/22/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Adidas Kamanda Leaks
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
Adidas footwear once again dominated by the various NMD and BOOST enhanced silhouettes that hit the scene throughout the year in its various colorway drops and collaborative releases. Continue reading