10/31/14 O&A With WaleStylez: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star “Color Weave” Collection

By Adewale Adekanbi

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The Chuck Taylor All Star iconic Converse sneaker has been given a jaw-dropping woven upper in a design, that unfortunately is  exclusive to the Asia Pacific market. The new rendition features a one-piece upper crafted from colored strips, offset against a clean white midsole and leather branding. The Asia Pacific region “Color Weave” collection are now available at Converse stores in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea; and online at Converse China. Hopefully they will find their way to the United States. 

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10/17/14 O&A With WaleStylez: Rick Owens Robotics by Simeon Georgiev

By Adewale Adekanbi

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Bulgarian artist Simeon Georgiev unveils his latest installment of robotics featuring influential designer Rick Owens. Challenged with recreating the fashion designer’s flowing hair and trim physique, Georgiev outfitted the monochromatic droid with cables for hair and an asymmetric chain running through the torso. The robot’s footwear, meanwhile, takes the form of a futuristic version of the Paris-based designer’s famed Ramones silhouette. Continue reading

LEGO 10/15/14 O&A With WaleStylez: Announces Gigantic 2000-piece Star Wars Boba Fett Slave I Space Ship

By Adewale Adekanbi

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LEGO has been making news with its various high profile licensing deals for a while. From The Simpsons, Batman, Ferrari to Star Wars, the Danish toy maker continues to impress both young and old. Star Wars fans will be especially happy about the brand’s latest announcement. Continue reading

10/7/14 O&A With WaleStylez: Premiere of Pharrell’s Gust Of Wind Video

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 The five-minute clip was directed by famed film director Edgar Wright and features a number of signature references from the international artists including stone versions of the French duo’s futuristic helmets. Pharrell, meanwhile, has finally opted for another hat, which most likely will not see the same amount of meme attention as his Vivienne Westwood piece. Continue reading

9/6/14 O&A With WaleStlyez: Aston Martin Shows New Lagonda Sedan

By Adewale Adekanbi
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The Aston Martin Lagonda Sedan will come back soon, yet unfortunately only in the Middle East. Inspired by the original Lagonda from the late ’70s, the UK luxury car maker shows off detailed looks of the latest version of the Lagonda Sedan – the limited edition sports saloon car that will be coming with a 5.9-liter V12 engine and 560 hp. You can expect a release of the car in mid 2015.

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10/4/14 O&A With WaleStylez: Pharrell Williams – Gust of Wind (Teaser)

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Fresh off delivering the Takashi Murakami-produced visual interpretation of ”It Girl” , Pharrell Williams took to his i am OTHER YouTube Channel to tease his latest music video for the Daft Punk-assisted “Gust of Wind.” The 30-second clip shows the polymath stumbling upon a Daft Punk rock formation in a wooded area, almost as if they’re ancient relics.

10/ 4/14 O&A With Walestyles: What if the Apple Watch was Designed by Famous Fashion Designers?

By Adewale Adekanbi

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With the celebrated announcement of the Apple Watch, we were wondering what would happen if some of the worlds most celebrated fashion designers produced versions of the watch. The idea is not too far-fetched considering how many designers produce cases for the i-phones, and i-pads. Lets take some of our favorite fashion designers and brands and imagined what the Apple Watch would look like if they had a say in their design. Continue reading

10/2/14 O&A: Interview with Anthony Wayne and Kendrell Bowman- Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical

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A video interview with the co-producers and co-directors Anthony Wayne and Kendrell Bowman of the Off-Broadway musical Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical during the run of the show at the Theatre at the Church of St. Clement’s. Continue reading

9/27/14 O&A Listen Up: Janelle Monae- Electric lady

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The Electric Lady is the second studio album by recording artist Janelle Monáe, released on September 6, 2013 by Wondaland Arts Society and Bad Boy Records. It is the follow up to her critically acclaimed debut studio album, The ArchAndroid (2010), and like that album, it has received universal acclaim from music critics.

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9/27/14 Its Saturday: Gap presents the ‘GQ’ Best New Menswear Designers in America 2014 Collections

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By Adewale Adekanbi

Every year for the past eight years, GQ has named their picks for the Best New Menswear Designers in America. Previous winners include the likes of Daiki Suzuki’s Engineered Garments, Robert Geller, Billy Reid and Alexander Wang. Back in March, men’s lifestyle magazine GQ announced the best menswear designers in America for 2014. GQ team up with American retail giant Gap who give the designers the opportunity to create their own limited edition capsule collections. Continue reading