5/15/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Adidas Yeezy 750 Boost Is Expected To Release Next Month

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Kanye’s Yeezy Boost 750 has been rumored to release on March 18, 2016. The sneaker was subsequently pushed back to an undetermined date. Continue reading

5/11/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Clarks x Supreme Wallabee Boots For Spring 2016

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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The new collaboration between Clarks x Supreme consists of new variations of the British shoe manufacturer’s signature Wallabee and Wallabee boots. Continue reading

5/9/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez: Introducing The New Pharrell Williams Action Figure

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Pharrell and Medicom Toy are planning collaboration for early 2017. The singer, rapper, composer, producer and designer will soon add toymaker to his resume. A collectable look a like action figure of the Nerds front man standing a little under 12 inches tall will debut in January 2017. Wearing the exact outfit Pharrell donned at the 2014 Grammys including an adidas track jacket, bracelets and signature Vivienne Westwood hat.

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Pharrell recently posted images of his figurine via his twitter. The suggested retail price is $320.

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5/6/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Air Jordan 1 Low Swooshless in Pink

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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After we first caught a glimpse of a black Air Jordan 1 Low in sore need of its Swoosh, another colorway of this new silhouette has surfaced in a pink colorway more amenable to the fairer sex. Continue reading

5/5/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Phil Knight Presents Stephen Colbert With a Pair of Bespoke Nike Air Prestos

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Following the successful release of his highly anticipated memoir Shoe Dog, Nike co-founder and current chairman Phil Knight took to The Late Show to present Stephen Colbert with an exclusive, one-of-a-kind pair of Air Presto sneakers. Covered in a plethora of illustrations significant to The Late Show host, the shoe’s duo-tone, white/purple upper featured, amongst other images, a South Carolina flag, the eagle from Colbert’s old Comedy Central show and an accompanying salt shaker related to his mother. Continue reading

4/29/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: First Look at Adidas Yeezy Boost SPLY 350

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Get ready sneakerheads here is your first look at the Adidas Yeezy Boost SPLY 350. We’ve seen Kayne “sportin” the latest Yeezy earlier this month – teasing the public and creating a subtle, but effective buzz. Continue reading

4/27/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Supreme x Nike Air Max 98 Spring 2016 Collection

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr. supreme-nike-air-max-98-0

As previewed by Nike, the Supreme x Nike Air Max 98 is set to release for the Spring 2016 season. Utilizing the classic Air Max 98 runner silhouette, the shoe mixes cushioned midsoles, metallic mesh uppers and reflective details all over. Four colorways include classic Supreme red, navy, an all-black model, and a snakeskin version, while an accessory running hat featuring Dri-FIT technology will also drop to coincide with the release.

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The sneaker and hat will drop exclusively online April 28 and in Japan on April 29; the Supreme NY, LA, London and Paris shops WILL NOT receive this collection in-stores.

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4/25/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: KAWS and NIGO’s UT Collection Is the Resurrection of Original Fake We Deserve

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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NIGO, designer for HUMAN MADE and creative director of Uniqlo’s LifeWear  UT division, has linked up with legendary artist KAWS for the exclusive collaborative series. The collection, which showcases the best of KAWS’ “Companion” character, is a visual and aesthetic throwback to the time of OriginalFake. The concept of Tokyo-meets-Brooklyn combines art and fashion while bridging functionality and versatility. Continue reading

4/23/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: The 1992 Air Jordan 7 Olympic Was Tinker Hatfield’s Alternate Design

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Michael Jordan debuted the Olympic VII during the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Jordan lead the Dream Team to taking home gold medals, but the sneaker fans know and love wasn’t intended to look the way it does. Legendary sneaker designer Tinker Hatfield had several alternate designs before settling on the that one MJ wore and subsequently released. Continue reading

4/20/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez Fashion: Reebok Ventilator Supreme X Cam’ron Purple Haze

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Reebok and Cam’ron are on a roll to celebrate 4/20 with the release of the Reebok Ventilator Supreme x Cam’ron Purple Haze. Cam’s classic Purple Haze album was the inspiration for the sneaker features an ultimate purple nubuck upper with a lenticular heel wrap and a white and teal midsole. Cam’s iconic pink fur picture is also emblazoned on the footbed. Release date is April 20, 2016 at a retail price of $125. He will make a personal appearance today at the Jimmy Jazz in Harlem 4pm.   Continue reading