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

9/6/14 O&A Its Saturday- Anything Goes: Great Fall Accessories

It is Saturday

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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. 

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9/4/14 O&A With Walestylez: Deola Sagoe A Fashion Visionary- Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Profile

By Adewale Adekanbi 

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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.

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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.”

8/26/14 O&A with Walestylez: Nike Zoom Vapor Air Jordan 3 Releases Today

By Adewale Adekanbi

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In time for the US Open, Nike presents a very interesting hybrid. Fusing two Tinker Hatfield designs, the Nike Zoom Vapor Tour 9 meets the Air Jordan 3. Maybe one of the most unexpected mash-ups, the out coming sneaker blends signature design elements of the respective models which include the red Jumpman logo on the tongue, Roger Federer’s emblem on the midsole, and the classic Nike Air on the heels. The sneaker will release today; Tuesday, August 26, at Flight 23.

A Video Preview of the Herb Ritts Supermodel Photography Exhibition

By Walter Rutledge

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The Edwynn Houk Gallery,745 Fifth Avenue, will present an exhibition of rare, vintage photographs by celebrated American photographer Herb Ritts through March 22. The exhibition focused exclusively on the five models in his iconic work, Stephanie, Cindy, Christy, Tatjana, Naomi, Hollywood, 1989. Continue reading