11/1/14 O&A Its Saturday- Anything Goes: Missoni Welcomes Fall 2014

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Fall has finally arrived, and we are now in the midst of sweater weather. The epitome of sweater and knitwear opulence is Missoni. The Missoni man, for Autumn/Winter 2014, draws his inspiration from wayfaring surfers riding their tidal wave around the world. His wardrobe reflects this unabating pursuit to be emotionally connected to nature. Continue reading

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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10/25/14 O&A Its Saturday: Fall Fashion With An Urban Flare

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Fall fashion has taken on an urban persona this season. Many venerable designers and retailers are offering urban inspired clothing with fresh appeal that reaches beyond the youth market and the bargain price tag. Here is a look at a few trendsetting fall designs  that should get you Out and About.  

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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

10/16/14 O&A With WaleStylez: Pharrell Williams x Uniqlo UT Fall/Winter 2014 i am OTHER Collection

By Adewale Adekanbi

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Earlier this year Pharrell Williams released his first i am OTHER collaboration with Uniqlo UT. After it’s affordable success, it’s no surprise that a second drop has just arrived in time for fall. Similar to the first collection, it consists largely of graphic T-shirts, this time with the seasonal addition of printed hoodies and snap-front jackets. The range features adaptations of some of the original T-shirt designs, now seen in different colors. And the trademark logos and slogans are showcased throughout the selection of garments in a variety of colors. Stop by the Uniqlo website to purchase the pieces, or alternatively buy them in-store.

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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

9/24/14 O&A With Walestylez: A First Look At The Penfield Fall/Winter 2014

 

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Penfield offer up a first look at the Fall 2014 collection lookbook. A celebration of their classic cuts, we’re reminded of the brand’s roots in all things outdoors, a “promise of durability, functionality and quality.” Classic 60/40 becomes 80/40 in the popular windproof Hoosac Parka, the Kasson jacket adds a layer of water protection with its bonded cotton and for those chillier days, the new Loring down-insulated shirt and plenty of old-school fleeces. Quilted blazers, hunting and hound prints, contrast zips, and ‘crazy’ colorway accessories – “designed for life in the open.” Continue reading

9/23/14 O&A This Week: September 22 thru 29: Places To Go and Things To See

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Fall is here! As we bid summer a fond farewell the new season ushers in a whirlwind of arts events. We have classic cars in the Bronx, a watershed moment in dance in Manhattan and Brooklyn, the “Queen of disco” is re-crowned Off Broadway and there are Killer Heels in Brooklyn that would make Nancy Sinatra “walk all over you”. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading

9/22/14 O&A The A- Z of Dance

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Shot on the streets and rooftops of sunny LA, our A-Z of Dance shows you how to set hearts alight and clubs on fire. Float like an Arabesque, spin like a B-Boy, wobble like a Chicken Noodle Soup… it’s time to step up! In a very special project for i-D and Diesel, director Jacob Sutton has captured the world’s hottest dancers walking in the air in their Jogg Jeans and cut-offs.

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Lil Buck shows us the way of Memphis Jookin. Super-thighs Nicole the Pole – star of Rihanna’s “Pour It Up” video – takes us to a whole other level. And fresh from the Rick Owens catwalk, the Soul Step team show us how to dance to Le1f. Continue reading

9/17/14 O&A: Todd Snyder for PF Flyers

 By Walter Rutledge

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Fashion designer Todd Snyder has teamed up with PF Flyers to create a men’s footwear collection. The partnership came together naturally given Todd’s love for vintage sportswear and PF’s heritage in athletic footwear. This collaboration merges the essence of both brands creating a timeless yet fashion-forward aesthetic. Continue reading