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

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.

12/21/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: Kith Launches First Women’s Store and Store

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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It about time! Kith launched its first women’s collection. The new women’s store is roughly 400 square feet and features a minimalist aesthetic, with a herringbone white Carrera marble floor and mirrors covering the left and right walls. The new space also boasts a fully marble dumbwaiter, placed in the middle of the store’s floor, which is used to retrieve stock for customers. Products are brought up on a marble tray from beneath the floor and into a glass case and then handed to the customer. Continue reading

12/19/15 O&A NYC Its Saturday- Anything Goes: 7 Things To Buy After Christmas

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Black Friday, the official beginning of the Christmas shopping season, had shoppers flocking to stores looking for great deals on merchandise. Unfortunately this binge shopping actually makes shoppers vulnerable to overspending. The National Retail Federation expects holiday sales to increase by 4.1%; inundating shoppers with year-end sales, free shipping promotions, and an unforgiving holiday countdown. Continue reading

12/16/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: Store List For Adidas Yeezy Boost 750 “Black”

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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The Adidas Yeezy 750 Boost “Black” will release on Saturday, December 19th. This is probably the most anticipated pre-holiday release so we have listed the confirmed stores releasing the shoes. Most of the retailers will likely employ a raffle or giveaway of some sort, so be sure to follow their social media handles for the latest information on how to secure a pair. In the meantime, check the store list below and stay tuned.  Continue reading

11/30/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: Cyber Monday Gets A Special Air Jordan Release

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Jordan Brand’s 30th anniversary stole the show this year! 2015 saw the Jumpman aka Michael Jordan collaborate with Hiroshi Fujiwara’s fragment design and  skateshop Supreme. Even beyond outside influences, the Jordan Brand continuously churned out colorways and models that would thrive off of the hardwood.

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The Air Jordan1‘s three decade celebration was highlighted not by OG colorways this year, but instead by an attention to luxury like never before. The Pinnacle 1s saw a premium price point of $400 (and no, that wasn’t the resale value). Now the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG is getting toned down for a simplistic black and white color known as the Air Jordan 1 “Cyber Monday”. The entire upper is encased in a black remastered leather while a white on white midsole/outsole combination adds a clean finish. Available this Monday, November 30th for $160. 

9/26/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: Solexchange Sneaker Show NYC

By Adewale Adekanbi
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Solexchange Sneaker Show NYC is back in New York this Saturday, September 26 at the Jacob Javits Center. The bi-annual sneaker extravaganza brings out traders, buyers and sneaker heads in search of vintage, limited edition and custom-made athletic footwear.  Continue reading

9/22/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez: The Latest G-Class to Get Mansory’s Carbon Fiber Treatment

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Mansory has touched the German manufacturer to unveil an upgraded Mercedes-Benz G-Class the Gronos Black Edition. Limited to only six models, the Gronos boasts performance enhancements due to its entire body kit being made from lightweight carbon-fiber. Finished with a matte black paint job, the machine is sat atop a colossal set of 23-inch rims. Of course being a Mansory motor, the Gronos isn’t all show and no go as it comes with a reworked 5.5-litre V8 with genuine racing components.

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8/24/15 O&A Inspirational Tuesday: Janet Mock

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Janet Mock is a writer, transgender rights activist, author and the former staff editor of People magazine’s website.  She underwent sex reassignment surgery in Thailand at age 18 in the middle of her first year in college. She came out publicly as a trans woman in a 2011 Marie Claire article, but took issue with how the author misgendered her by stating she was born and raised as a boy. Mock lives in New York City with her fiancé, photographer Aaron Tredwell. Continue reading

2/23/15 O&A With Walestylez- Dining Out Nigerian Style In Brooklyn

By Adewale Adekanbi

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New Combination/V Chris Restaurant Inc. located at 568 Utica Avenue between Rutland Road and Winthrop Street has been serving some of the best Nigerian cuisine in Brooklyn since 2000. This small storefront restaurant is one of the best kept secrets in East Flatbush. Continue reading