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1/22/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez: Pharrell Williams Buys Stake In Billionaire Boys Club, Ice Cream

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By Adewale Adekanbi

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Pharrell Williams and his partners have reportedly repurchased the 50% stake that Iconic Brands Group Inc. had in BBC Ice Cream LLC, the parent company of Billionaire Boys Club and ICE CREAM. The American brand management group, who also owns Umbro, Zoo York and Ecko Unltd. amongst others, is said to be struggling to complete the refinancing of a $300 million USD debt obligation due in June. According to a Iconix spokesperson the sale, “was a strategic decision to rationalize smaller noncore assets in the Iconix portfolio, allowing us to focus our time and resources on the larger cash flow generating brands.

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BBC and Ice Cream represented less than 1 percent of our total business.” This move allows Williams and his partners to resume full control over the two brands he founded back in 2005, with the aim of further expansion and growth.

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1/21/16 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: A$AP Rocky and GUESS Team Up on ’90s Throwback “GUE$$” Collection

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By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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GUESS Founder and Chief Creative Officer Paul Marciano related the following, “Growing up he wore and loved our jeans with the triangle logo on the back pocket and this line is tapping into his incredible artistic vision to create a modern heritage-driven line. It is a denim-heavy collection with quintessential 90’s influences seen in oversized denim jackets, overalls and logo-centric styles.Thus, we get offerings in light blue acid washes, tencel fabrics and pinstripes, alongside GUESS logo crop tanks and varsity jackets. Perhaps the most obvious graphic reference is the reworked “GUESS Jeans USA” logotype, now altered to read “GUE$$” throughout both women’s and menswear collections.

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The men’s collection includes oversized denim trucker jackets, large pocket details and back pocket patch detailing, tailored denim overalls, relaxed shoulder drop neck varsity stripe tees and relaxed drop shoulder mock neck tees and hoodies.

The women’s collection, meanwhile, is led by classic pieces like denim high-rise shorts, vintage overalls, vintage skinny jeans and an array of denim swimwear.

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Look for the GUESS Originals x A$AP Rocky collection at select GUESS stores and other leading retailers globally in February 2016.

 

 

 

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1/17/16 O&A WITH WaleStylez Fashion: adidas Originals- White Mountaineering FW16 at Pitti Uoumo

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By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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adidas Originals unveiled the latest step in its continued partnership with White Mountaineering, at Pitti Uomo 89. Using classic sportswear silhouettes as their foundation, the runway show showcased a range of pointedly contemporary designs in a spectrum of dark, earthy hues. These were contrasted with the unmistakable stripe motif, while many of the extended, slim cuts were adorned with subtle camouflage. Continue reading

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1/17/16 O&A WITH WaleStylez Fashion: adidas Originals | White Mountaineering FW16 at Pitti Uoumo

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By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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adidas Originals unveiled the latest step in its continued partnership with White Mountaineering, at Pitti Uomo 89. Using classic sportswear silhouettes as their foundation, the runway show showcased a range of pointedly contemporary designs in a spectrum of dark, earthy hues. These were contrasted with the unmistakable stripe motif, while many of the extended, slim cuts were adorned with subtle camouflage. Continue reading

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1/16/16 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Bottega Veneta Men’s Spring-Summer 2016 Runway

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The Bottega Veneta Men’s Spring-Summer 2016 Collection is inspired by the idea of natural surroundings. The clothing conveys the ease of individualistic dressing, combining sportswear with a refined simplicity. Continue reading

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1/12/16 O&A NYC With WaleStylez EXCLUSIVE: Preview Balmain Spring 2016 Photo Campaign featuring Naomi Cambell, Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer

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Balmain has enlisted three fashion icons Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer for the spring 2016 photo campaign. “This campaign is about what makes me love fashion, and these three women are exactly that. These three women are what made me love fashion yesterday, make me love fashion today, and are going to make me love fashion in the future.” declares Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing.  Continue reading

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1/9/16 O&A NYC Its Saturday- Anything Goes: Valentino Menswear Spring Summer 2016

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For their spring/summer 2016 menswear collection at the helm of Valentino, designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli infuse a youthful appeal into the whole offering, sending on the Parisian runway an army of young boys, dressed for success in eclectic looks.”Cultures become one culture—that’s what we find exciting,” said Chiuri . “At the end there is no real reference. We love to go around with our mind and our inspiration to create.” Continue reading

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1/4/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: Human Made Releases Spring/Summer 2016 Lookbook Featuring Nigo

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By Adewale Adekanbi

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Nigo presents the latest collection of his brand Human Made and once again decided to also step in front of the camera to model it. The heavily vintage Americana inspired line continues on its patch and stays true to its very clear direction. Continue reading

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12/30/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: Nike Air Cruz- Big Blue Preview

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By Adewale Adekanbi Jr. 

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New York Giants Wide Receiver Victor Cruz is out but far from down. O&A NYC Co-Founder Adewale Adekanbi (aka WaleStylez) caught up with the “on the mend” Cruz at FootAction on 34th Street. Cruz was there to promote the upcoming release of his debut sneaker the Nike Air Cruz.

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No surprise but another colorway of the upcoming Nike Air Cruz has surfaced and we assume it is a second nod to the New York Giants. Big Blue gets the tonal treatment; this pair in all-blue suede and woven leather, the latter different from the raised “pyramids” seen on the previously leaked colorways. This version also lacks visible Swoosh branding on its lateral side. Although there is no official release date for Victor Cruz’s first signature model yet, we anticipate the shoe will release in early February. The debut sneaker will be priced at $150.

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12/24/15 O&A NYC What The- The New Exhibit of Art and Shoe Design by Ronnie Fieg

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By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Ronnie Fieg’s extensive body of work is undoubtedly highlighted by his collaborations with Asics and the GEL-Lyte III silhouette. Although the shoes have been around for twenty-five years, the retro renaissance put these split-tongued classics into the limelight with much of the load carried by the NewYork native.

Ronnie Fieg has distinguished himself from the pack of shoe designers with his ever-evolving color-blocking. In an extremely exclusive exhibit (a guest list of just 50 people) entitled What The at Miami’s Joshua Liner Gallery Fieg displayed unreleased shoes alongside thirteen of his past GEL-Lyte III designs and a curated selection of hand-picked artwork. Fieg also plans to launch an accompanying book titled Homage.

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Athletic Shoe aficionados (aka Sneakerheads) are wondering when or if the What The Fiegs will even release. Given the language of their press release, we anticipate it may come sooner than later. O&A NYC gives you an inside look at the What The exhibit.