Out & About NYC Magazine was founded to offer the arts and lifestyle enthusiast a fresh new look at New York City. We will showcase the established and the emerging, the traditional and the trendy. And we will do it with élan, and panache with a dash of fun.

4/21/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Givenchy Is Launching A Kids Line This Summer

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

After appointing Clare Waight Keller as the successor to outgoing artistic director Riccardo Tisci, Givenchy has announced that it will be releasing a kids collection later this summer. The brand’s first-ever childrenswear offering, the upcoming line will feature miniaturized takes on Givenchy favorites for newborns through twelve-year-olds. Continue reading

4/21/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE: Forces- Jamel Gaines and Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn


Jamel Gaines and Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn (with guest artists) presents dance theatre, which combines elements of theater, spoken word/poetry, moving image and live music. Gaines uses dance to address social and cultural issues. Continue reading

4/20/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Atmos And NikeID To Release Exclusive Air Max Zero Colorway In Japan

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Atmos has kept busy this year, releasing their classic Nike Air Max 1 Elephant Print and the Jordan atmos Pack, and it doesn’t look like the Japanese imprint will slow down anytime soon. Continue reading

4/20/17 O&A NYC DANCE: A Conversation With Francesca Harper

By Walter Rutledge

Choreographer Francesca Harper discusses her new ballet System prior to the New York premiere by Dance Theatre of Harlem on Friday, April 20th at New York City Center.
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4/20/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Aretha Franklin – A Deeper Love

In 1994 Aretha Franklin covered A Deeper Love which featured a backing vocal by Lisa Fischer, her version was produced by Clivilles & Cole and was later released as the lead single of her Greatest Hits (1980–1994) collection. The Aretha Franklin version also went to number one on the US dance charts for two weeks.  Continue reading

8/16/17 (Repost) O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Gucci’s Pre-Fall 2017 Campaign Channels England’s ’60s Soul Movement

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Gucci’s latest campaign references England’s underground Northern Soul movement of the ’60s while highlighting its vibrant and eclectic 2017 pre-fall collection.  Continue reading

4/18/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: HUMAN MADE® Pays Homage To The Beatles With New Capsule

NIGO’s HUMAN MADE® looks back at the hey-day of Liverpool with a capsule collection devoted to The Beatles, comprised of graphic T-shirts and sweatshirts. Continue reading

4/18/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Michelle Obama’s Emotional Final Message To America

Michelle Obama’s last speech as First Lady of the United States called for young Americans to resist their fears and face life’s challenges with the hope that there is something better if you’re willing to work for it. Continue reading