Fashion’s Godmother of Punk Vivienne Westwood, director Casey Brooks and choreographer/model Eric Underwood combine fashion, film and dance to bring attention climate change. Continue reading
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11/15/14 O&A Its Saturday- Anything Goes: The Showroom Sale
To the average bargain hunter the traditional sales season begins on Black Friday- the Friday after Thanksgiving. But to the “wholesale fashionista” everyday has the potential for getting more style for less money. Here are four showroom and warehouse sales in the city that never sleeps guaranteed to get you Out and About. Continue reading
11/2/14 O&A With WaleStylez: Alexander Wang And H&M Fall/Winter 2014 Collection
By Adewale Adekanbi
Following the presentation of the Alexander Wang and H&M collaboration collection, we take a look at the individual pieces that make up the fantastic joint collection. Each piece reveals a very wearable set of goods, done in Wang’s signature monochromatic color palette. Trendy materials like neoprene are used throughout while the designer’s last name, a handful of graphic prints and textures give the collection luxurious feel.
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Take a look at each piece above and pick up your favorite beginning November 6 at hm.com.
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11/1/14 O&A Its Saturday- Anything Goes: Missoni Welcomes Fall 2014
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
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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10/17/14 O&A With WaleStylez: Rick Owens Robotics by Simeon Georgiev
By Adewale Adekanbi
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
9/24/14 O&A With Walestylez: A First Look At The Penfield Fall/Winter 2014
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
9/17/14 O&A: Todd Snyder for PF Flyers
By Walter Rutledge
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
9/6/14 O&A Its Saturday- Anything Goes: Great Fall Accessories
Accessories are the icing on your wardrobe cake. They enhance a great look and can draw attention to/and update your fashion staples. Simply adding a new pair of sunglasses, gloves or a scarf will keep you fashion forward when you are Out and About.
9/4/14 O&A With Walestylez: Deola Sagoe A Fashion Visionary- Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Profile
By Adewale Adekanbi
Deola Sagoe is a true visionary, she stands out with her strong signature designs, elegance and attitude. Deola Sagoe designs are a couture experience of east meets west. Drawing inspirations from traditional Nigerian fabrics and cuts and western aesthetics Deola Sagoe has created wearable works of art.
Her most recent collection included pieces created with adire fabric which is hand dyed in Nigeria by the Yoruba women. Deola Sagoe’s notoriety, much like her aesthetic has gone beyond the African continent. Aside from featuring collections in New York and Cape Town Fashion Weeks, she was the recipient of the MNET/Anglo Gold African Designs 2000 Award, in which she was nominated by Andre Leon Talley.
CLAN is owned by sisters Teni, Tiwa, and Aba Sagoe the daughters of Nigerian fashion designer Deola Sagoe. The newest line was a collection of sexy high glamour silhouettes composed of peplum details, thigh high slits, and stream line pant suits. “CLAN Classics, exhibiting our timeless pieces. These pieces will be available all year round in chosen variations and upon personal requests.” – Teni Sagoe Both lines previewed will be exhibited at New York The collection which features thigh-high slits, peplums, pant suits, asymmetrical cuts and plunging necklines will “be available all year round in bespoke variations upon personal request.”
