4/17/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Shayne Oliver Pushes Travel Accessories Forward With Longchamp Collaboration

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Longchamp by Shayne Oliver sees the eclectic designer apply his own avant-garde twists to travel goods, in a sense transforming functional carry all items into eye-catching high-fashion articles.Leather goods, footwear, ready-to- wear items and bags. 

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4/16/18 O&A NYC WITH Walestylez FASHION: Mr. Bathing Ape Spring/Summer 2018

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

BAPE seasonal appropriate offerings feature the sublabel’s mustachioed Ape head on well constructed long and short-sleeved button ups, and a range of CAMO ties includes the label’s signature ABC CAMO found in pink and blue.  Continue reading

4/16/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Yohji Yamamoto’s Ground Y Debuts ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Collaboration

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

One of  Yohji Yamamoto’s Japan-only lines, Ground Y offers more affordable prices and accessible designs than the designer’s mainline collections, while retaining the quality the designer is known for. To kick off its Spring/Summer 2018 release, the line is teaming with Ghost In The Shell for a range of collaborative gear. Continue reading

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