1/6/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: The Congo Dandies: living in poverty and spending a fortune to look like a million dollars

“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

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

1/5/18 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