2/9/17 O&A NYC CELEBRATING FASHION WEEK: Pat Cleveland

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Pat Cleveland is a trailblazing international model.  One of the first black supermodels she rose to prominence in the 1970’s. Cleveland was a muse to the designers Halston and regularly opened his fashion shows. She also regularly appeared in the shows of Yves Saint Laurent and Stephen Burrows. Continue reading

2/7/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Celebrating Fashion Week With Naomi Campbell

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Naomi Campbell model, actress and euntrepeneur burst on to the fashion scene at age 19 after securing the cover of French Vogue. Fashion design icon Yves Saint Laurent demanded Campbell appear on the cover or he would not allow the magazine to show his collection, thus making her the first model of African decent to grace the cover.

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2/7/17 O&A WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Pharrell And G-Star RAW Launch New S/S17 Elwood X25 Collection

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Pharrell Williams and G-Star RAW are reinterpreting the 3D G-Star icon that celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2016, courtesy of the new G-Star Elwood X25 campaign for Spring/Summer 2017. Continue reading

2/2/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Adidas Confirms Black/Red Yeezy Boost Release Date

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Adidas Yeezy Boost V2 SPLY-350 release dates are always volatile, there’s a good chance these will show up  February 11, 2017, Yeezy Mafia’s info is generally pretty accurate.The shoe has the SPLY-350 detailing like previous V2s and uses the same updated build. Note that the shoe will come in infant and adult sizes. Continue reading

2/2/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Pigalle – ATELIER PIGALLE – F/W 2017

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Pigalle’s 2017 fall/winter Paris Fashion Week was shown by designer Stéphane Ashpool in its brand new Atelier location.With the show and collection, Ashpool wanted to celebrate craftsmanship and artistryMy purpose is to be at the center of the creation, the making and the sale. Continue reading

1/26/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: The Last Air Jordan 2 x Don C

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Jordan Brand and Don C will create one more final installment of the Air Jordan 2 x Don C series in 2017. Featuring a Pink Salmon colorway, the Air Jordan 2 x Don C will offer a leather quilted and suede upper in a pink tone.  Continue reading

1/25/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Air Jordan 12 OVO “Black”

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Air Jordan 12 OVO Black will finally release on February 18 at select retailers during NBA All-Star Weekend. The shoe will retail for $225. This luxurious black pair will be a must-have upon release.  Continue reading

1/24/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Dior Spring/Summer 2017 Full Fashion Show

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut at Christian Dior made fashion history when she became the first woman ever to take charge as creative director of this storied house. The Dior mystique has long stood for “femininity” in the psyche of French culture. Continue reading

1/23/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Mastermind JAPAN x Converse Japan All Star Collaboration

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Mastermind JAPAN teased photos of a brand new footwear collaboration with Converse Japan. This time around, the Japanese streetwear mainstay took to Instagram to offer a full look at the co-branded Chuck Taylor Hi models: the ALL STAR 100 HI and the ALL STAR 100 HI Z. Continue reading