4/11/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Art Of A Champion – Kawhi Leonard Rises To Final MVP

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Kawhi Leonard’s official transition from a young and versatile forward to the best two-play player in the game. The Klaw was not only responsible for checking LeBron James, but matching his counterpart’s output on a per-game basis. Continue reading

4/11/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: COMME des GARÇONS Launches First Men’s Only Shop at Nordstrom

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

COMME des GARÇON works with a selection of stockists outside of its own stores and Dover Street Market outlets, but the label is joining Nordstrom for a brand new retail opportunity. Continue reading

4/9/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Raf Simons First Eyewear Collection for Calvin Klein

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Belgian designer Raf Simon has revealed his first full eyewear collection from the American label. While he has previously designed one off sunglasses styles for Calvin Klein, this is his first full capsule and includes both sunglasses and optical options.
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4/8/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Yuketen’s Spring/Summer 2018 Collection Offers Contemporary Take on Heritage Footwear

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Spring/Summer 2018, leather artisans Yuketen recently unveiled its latest collection of contemporary heritage footwear silhouettes.  For the Spring/Summer 2018 collection, designer Yuki Matsuda experimented with a new series of supple cowhide textiles and various height crepe soles. Continue reading

3/15/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro “Mamba Day”

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Nike Basketball has extended the celebration into an annual tradition paying homage to the five-time champion Kobe Bryant. This year, Nike will release the Zoom Kobe Protro 1 in a black/gold Mamba Day style that features the date printed on the right heel of the shoes. Continue reading

4/6/18 (REPOST) O&A NYC LIFESTYLE/DANCE: Geoffrey Holder A True Renaissance Man

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Congratulation to Dance Theatre Of Harlem, Carmen de Lavallade and Leo Holder, Dougla was “simply marvelous”. This video honors Geoffrey Holder- a true renaissance man. It also includes rare footage and interviews with wife Carmen de Lavallade and son Leo Holder.  Continue reading

4/4/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nike PG 2 “Mamba Mentality” To Release On Mamba Day

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Nike Basketball brought you a first look at the upcoming Nike PG2 Mamba Mentality. Taking inspiration from some of the most memorable Kobe colorways of all time, it specifically harkens back to the Kobe 6 Prelude. Continue reading

3/3/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Simone Rocha On Femininity And Collaborating For Moncler Genius

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Simone Rocha is the epitome of romantic womenswear. Her designs, largely characterized by ruffles, lace, embroidery and sheer organza, exude an ostensible sense of femininity. But her bold silhouettes and courageous use of material are also what make her collections so strong. Continue reading

3/3/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nike Kyrie 4 “Year Of The Monkey”

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

The Chinese zodiac calendar may say that 2018 is the Year Of The Dog, but that isn’t stopping Nike from releasing a Year Of The Monkey Kyrie 4, paying homage to Kyrie Irving birth year, 1992 which was indeed a (Year Of  The Monkey ) and his birthday, which was on March 23rd. Continue reading