4/18/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez Dragon Ball Z And Bathing Ape Collection

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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A Bathing Ape and the Dragon Ball franchise have unveiled the full range of their collaborative collection, which looks to be the biggest co-branded release between the two thus far. The collection features graphics of Baby Milo alongside BAPE-ified Dragon Ball mainstays such as Kid Goku, Piccolo and Master Roshi, printed on a range of T-shirts, sweaters, hoodies and tote bags. Continue reading

4/16/16 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY EXTRA: Astrid Andersen x A$AP Ferg – Water (Fashion film)

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In the latest installment of Red Bull Catwalk Studio, Harlem wordsmith A$AP Ferg teamed up with acclaimed menswear designer Astrid Andersen to create a bespoke track and a unique fashion film for her latest collection.

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4/16/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez Fashion: Today’s Sneaker Releases

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Today is a very busy day in the footwear apparel business. Industry leader Nike and the “new upstart” adidas are battling for your latest paycheck by releasing over a half dozen sneakers today. Parents you may want to cover your teenager’s eyes, because this weekend there is definitely something for everyone. 

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Pictured above: Nike Air Foamposite “University Red”, SNS Adidas Stan Smith “Flowers”, Adidas Tubular Doom “Pink”, Concepts New Balance 997 “RivalryPack” NewYork, Concepts New Balance 998 “Rivalry Pack” Boston, Air Jordan 9 Low “Bred”, Air Jordan XXX “Black Cat”, Porsche Design Adidas Ultra Boost.

4/16/16 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: spring/summer 16 Y-3 Combining Fashion and Function

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For spring/summer 16 Y-3 launch their first dedicated sportswear collection. This exciting new approach to combining fashion and function bring a sophisticated new refinement to urbanwear. The collection may have its roots in Yohji Yamamoto’s Japanese heritage, but smacks of the energy and attitude of the mean streets of New York City. Congratulations to adidas and Yamamoto for a collection that culminates the 15-year collaboration. Continue reading

4/12/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: The Supreme And Sasquatchfabrix Collection

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Supreme has worked with Sasquatchfabrix on a collection for Spring 2016. The collection consists of a Hanten Coat, Hanten Shirt, Chino Pant, Hakama Short, Long Sleeve T-shirt, Short Sleeve T-Shirt, a Slip On Shoe, Crane Crusher and Folding Fan.

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Made exclusively for Supreme. Inspired by amalgam of Western and traditional Japanese cultures founder Daisuke Yokoyama established the clothing line Sasquatchfabrix in 2003. Yokoyama believes clothing should reflect the social condition of the scenes of the times. The aesthetic has made Sasquatchfabrix a leading figure of Tokyo fashion.

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Available in-store NY, LA, London, Paris and online April 14th. Available in Japan on April 16th.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3/29/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nike Air Max 1 Atmos Wins The Nike Air Max Day Vote

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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The World Air Max Day votes are in and the public has chosen the Elephant Nike Air Max 1 Atmos.  The sneaker, originally released in 2000, remains one of the most sought after collaborations in the Air Max series. So get ready A year the Nike Air Max 1 Atmos will return in its original form in less than 363 days. 

 

3/28/16 O&A NYC FASHION: Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring 2016 Accessories

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The Louis Vuitton accessories for men add a touch of modernity to casual looks. The masculine dressing is enriched with printed lines and bold new colours, the iconic Karakoram motif, the LV initials or the Damier appearing on new creations. Continue reading

3/25/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: World’s Air Max Obsession in Masters of Air, Vol. 1

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Happy Birthday Nike Air Max! The now iconic sneaker originally released on March 26, 1987- that makes the Air Max 29 years old. Nike will celebrate the retail milestone on Saturday, March 26 with Air Max Day by releasing a new documentary aptly titled Masters of Air on the last day of Air Max Con. The online documentary takes a look at nine sneakerheads with a passion for the Air Max models.

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Air Max Con is a three-day event highlighting the history of the Nike Air Max shoe. On Saturday the results of an on-line ballot for the will announce the shoe the public chosen to re-issue. Presently the sneaker receiving the most on-line approval is the ATMOS Elephant Nike Air Max One. Air Max Con is located Skylight Clarkson Square 550 Washington Street. To attend you must register on-line at Nike.com.

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3/21/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez Fashion: Kanye West Open Pablo Pop-Up Shop in Soho NYC

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Early on Friday morning urban fashionistas started lining up in the pre-dawn hours at 83 Wooster Street in New York’s chic Soho district. This ritual could only mean one thing Kanye West, the new streetwear Guru was releasing something. Life of Pablo, a pop-up shop that coincided with the beginning of spring, sprung up for a three-day Kanye West fashion-fest this weekend March 18th through 20th.

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Loyal followers braved the cold and darkness to be the first to own the latest Kanye merchandise featured in his video Life Of Pablo. West, the master of shameless self-promotion, enlisted the first family of media hype the Kardashians to help push his new line. The K-clan has been wearing the distinctive bright blue or maroon t-shirts for weeks leading up to the release.

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