Baby Jamo, KP Skywalka, Big G, Big Flock, and more make appearances in IDK’s latest venture. Pick up your fitted here.
Dior & IDK Join Forces To Dress 25 Music-Business Students
From WWD, where you can read much more on the story:
Thanks to rapper Jason “IDK” Mills and nonprofit No Label, 25 students from diverse backgrounds who’ve earned a spot in an innovative educational course under No Label Academy are going to be dressed in Dior.
It’s a new kind of linkup for the fashion house and new kind of class for the Ivy League campus: With No Label Academy, IDK has created a new definition of higher education, one that’s focused more on a higher purpose and less on the traditional tenets of classroom teaching.
“Basically, I saw what I thought was a hole in the education system that didn’t really serve people who come from a different background,” IDK told WWD. After his own stint in prison, he said he learned what he needed to know to be successful in the music business and felt it was something he could teach others.
Everyone Who Was At The Davis-Garcia Fight This Weekend
First off: big congrats to Gervonta “Tank” Davis, who shook his opponent to the point of temporary blindness. Second: it’s amazing to see how everyone came out to D.C.’s Capital One Arena to make the event as important as it was, and it’s hopeful that there will be more to come in the future. Just don’t give Meek Mill any drinks.
Anyway, check out who was in the building below.
Shy Glizzy
Shy Glizzy performing while Gervonta is coming out!🔥#DavisGarcia pic.twitter.com/dD2ypcRJxw
— Yuriy Andriyashchuk🇺🇦 (@YuriyATL) January 8, 2023
Meek Mill, Wallo, and Gillie Da Kid
They stop the fight for drama in the DC crowd!!! pic.twitter.com/LHo0Wy2nuP
— BOXING n BBQ (@BOXINGnBBQ) January 8, 2023
Lil Baby
Stephen Jackson
Young E Class & Kacey Williams of Black Alley
Kingpen Slim
D.C. Councilmembers Trayon White and Janeese Lewis George
Freeway Rick Ross
Curtis “Curtbone” Chambers
Journalist/Host Britt Waters
DJ Flexx
Ronald Moten (and — by way of his post — Brent Faiyaz)
Young Moose
OTR Chaz and Roddy Rackzz
Sauce of BYB
Rui Hachimura, Kyle Kuzma, Boosie Badazz, Pusha T, Bradley Beal, Red Grant, Fat Trel, Young Moe, and more
CHECK OUT: The EAT x New Balance 990s
Congrats goes out to D.C.’s young genius designer Malik Jarrett, CEO of the popular EAT clothing brand. Today, he officially releases his collaboration with New Balance (EAT 990’s), exclusively sold through Shoe City. Unfortunately, if you’re reading this, you’re probably going to lose out — the $200 sneaks are in pretty limited numbers and were only made in sizes 8 to 12 (for now).
Check Out The Latest Outerwear From Black Compass
Check out all of the latest items from Black Compass here.
Black Compass Group (BCG) Clothing Co. is a newly curated lifestyle brand developed for men and women who love to add uniqueness, quality, and authenticity to their wardrobe. Originating in Washington, DC, Black Compass came to fruition in the fall of 2015. Founded and created by Washingtonian B. Shaw, Black Compass designs are trusted and innovative, inspired by one who highly appreciates hats and outerwear. Known for always wearing and having a special love for hats since his mom began outfitting him in head wear as early as one month after birth; B. Shaw has taken his 30 year passion for this accessory a step further. Extremely analytical by trade, Black Compass has allowed him to expose his opposite side which develops creative gifts which flow freely from thought to design and completion.
As analytical as one may be, no one knows all of the answers to life. This sentiment is the basis of the name “Black Compass”. We all aim for guidance to help us navigate through time, and a tool to aid the avoidance of life’s unknowns and adversity would be ideal. The same can be said for fashion; we get dressed each day wanting to present ourselves to the world and exhibit our best self, which is primarily expressed through what we wear. We need a compass to show us what to do, where to go, what to avoid, and sometimes, what to wear.
New Balance Supports Donald Trump Win
Not kidding. From NYMag:
Now that the election is over, it’s pretty easy to tell who was in favor of which candidate (based on your reaction, of course). But we’re not just learning who supported whom — we’re also learning what supported whom. While Hillary Clinton commanded the support of many a fashion designer and influencer during her campaign, it turns out Donald Trump has the support of at least one sneaker company: New Balance. The company’s vice-president of public affairs told a Wall Street Journal reporter that the company felt that the Obama administration turned a “deaf ear” to them, and they feel as if things will “move in the right direction” with Trump.
Trump spoke out heavily against the Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership, or TPP, while on the campaign trail. For its part, New Balance has critiqued the agreement for its impact on business stateside, so it’s little surprise to learn the company is happier with a president-elect who wants to do away with the deal.
So, DC, Maryland and (maybe) Virginia…how are y’all going to act? UPDATE: New Balance has responded…
— New Balance (@newbalance) November 10, 2016
Big G Reveals His New Collaboration With The Patrick Ewing Brand (Video)
This is dope: Anwan “Big G” Glover recently revealed that he has teamed up with DTLR and the Patrick Ewing brand to create his own shoe, the Big G 51 Ewing. It drops November 11th.
You can see his breakdown of the shoe above…we don’t think the price point has yet been released.
CHECK OUT: Wale x Akomplice Video Lookbook
Last month, we got to check out Wale and Akomplice’s collaboration in the form of a ski suit; today, we get to see the above visual, which functions as a lookbook and sees the D.C. emcee and clothing outlet speaking on how the collab took place. We really need to get a few of those blends ASAP.
Wale Teams Up With Akomplice For Special Edition Ski Suit
D.C. folks will probably appreciate this more than anything: Wale has teamed up with Akomplice to create a dope ski suit, which comes with the D.C. flag and Yoruba patterns emblazoned onto the mostly blue and black colorway. There’s also a ski mask to complete the look.
Check out pics of the fit below; you can make your purchase here (baller alert: it’s $600).
CHECK OUT: Wale x VILLA x Timbaland “The Gift Box”
This is dope: D.C.’s own Wale has collaborated with Philly-based VILLA to create a bright, pool blue edition of Timbaland’s 6-inch boot. Titled ‘The Gift Box’, the creation is in lieu of the upcoming holiday season.
Check out pics below; “The Gift Box” will be dropping November 24th via VILLA’s website. They’ll be available in mens ($200), grade-school ($130) and toddler ($85).
CHECK OUT: Toronto Raptors ‘OVO’ Alternate Jersey
Just another sign that Drake really does run his city: the Toronto Raptors hand OVO have revealed their collaborative jersey for the new season, which which function as the team’s alternate jersey. You can check them out in action when the NBA season kicks off at the end of the month.
More pics below…when can we get some Wale-designed Wizards jerseys?
TEASER: Wale x VILLA x ASICS GEL-Lyte III “Bottle Rocket”
Spotted on Hypebeast:
For the first part of their ongoing partnership, rapper Wale and retailer VILLA have teamed up with ASICS to produce a “Bottle Rocket” edition of the GEL-Lyte III. Teased here, the collaborative take on the fan-favorite runner looks to employ a predominately black aesthetic while incorporating red, white and blue accents throughout — white stars even appear beneath the mesh overlay on the heel. Stay tuned for a closer look at the collab and look for the kicks to drop just in time for the July 4 holiday — the collab is due out June 26 for $160 USD.
Kanye Releases The “Season” Zine For His Adidas Line
Kanye West released the Season zine containing photos for his “Yeezy Season One” collection for Adidas Originals. He collaborated with photographer Jackie Nickerson for his latest foray beyond music. The photos contain a lot of nudity and pictures of trash and other assorted images. The world waits for this latest release (of clothes) but is it art? The images are available for download at www.seasonzine.com.
via Complex
Reek – RapAboutTV Interview
Ab Judah from RapAboutTV talked to local Hip Hop behind-the-scenes veteran, A&R and brand owner Reek about his clothing line Anatomy Projects, his roots in fashion and music, the DC area, Wale, BOA and more.
Complex & Fabolous Go Sneaker Shopping (Video)
Joe La Puma of Complex recently took a trip to New Jersey’s Packer Shoes with Fabolous. Check out how that went down above.
Lebron 12 Colorways Revealed
Above lies the initial seven LEBRON 12 color ways, that are inspired by LeBron James’s game, physical attributes and the analysis that went into the development of his latest signature shoe. You can see the color way descriptions below. BONUS: Also apparently taking over the news: Lebron’s hairline.
LEBRON 12 NSRL – James wasn’t made in a lab, but he is made better by Nike’s research, testing and analysis. The LEBRON 12 lead colorway reflects the process of turning data into design to create superior performance footwear. Launch: Oct. 1 in China; Oct. 11 globally.
LEBRON 12 Heart of a Lion – James has demonstrated the courageous heart of a lion while being tested both physically and mentally over his 11-year professional career. Launch: Oct. 30.
LEBRON 12 Dunk Force – Inspired by the power of James’s statement tomahawk dunk and equated to the speed and force of a helicopter rotor blade. Launch: Nov. 11.
LEBRON 12 Instinct – James’s keen 20/20 eyesight combined with his uncommon speed and agility translates to pinpoint, instinctual decisions, much like the way a hummingbird sees and navigates. Launch: Nov. 22.
LEBRON 12 Six Meridians – A key component of James’s training recovery and preparation is massage therapy. The ancient Chinese practice of reflexology releases energy to different points of the body, or meridians, when massaging pressure points in the feet and hands. Launch: Nov. 29.
LEBRON 12 Trillion Dollar Man – Are we looking at the athlete of the future today in LeBron James? Inspired by James’s legendary work ethic and physical gifts combined with Nike’s finest performance technology. Launch: Dec. 1.
LEBRON 12 Data – James is arguably the most dominant player in the game today, with the statistics to support that claim. Launch: Dec. 20.
EVENT: Above The Runway Fashion Show
Nights of DC and City Dreamz is bringing you a fashion show — titled Above The Runway — to K Street’s Look Supper Club come the 28th of September. The show will also feature threads from Alwayz Right Customs, Dash Dor J, Dope x Visions, House of Dash, Liv Luv Culture and more. D.C. artist Pinky Killacorn will also be performing!
Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door. You can check out additional information on the flyer above.
CHECK OUT: adidas & Robert Griffin III’s RG3 Boost Shoe
Not that any Redskins fans really give a damn about Robert Griffin III on his shoes, but adidas has recently revealed the sneaker collaboration, which is a team colorway of the RG3 Trainer that debuted a couple of months ago.
If you like what you’re seeing, you can purchase your very own pair (or any other the other colorways) for $140 at adidas’ website.
Grab it Quick: Yung Gleesh’s Good Company Bucket Hat
In case you all didn’t hear, DC’s biggest shitbag Yung Gleesh had his own collaboration with the Good Company, a signature line featuring a water bottle, raincoat, t-shirt and bucket hat, all based around his single “Water”. Unsurprisingly, everything is sold out but the hat. Grab that quick! Unless they do a restock, you’re missing out on a must-have item. Who doesn’t want some Gleesh gear?
Givenchy Fall/Winter 2014 Footwear Collection
Riccardo Tisci reveals his footwear in his collection for 2014 Fall/Winter. Riccardo Tisci got some inspiration for one of his footwear in 2014 Fall/Winter from a basketball court. Givenchy‘s latest footwear of includes a few pairs of Tyson high-top sneaker, a couple graphic print skate loafers, and two versions of their tuxedo loafer. The Fall/Winter 2014 footwear collection will soon be available at select Givenchy retailers across the world.
Adidas Unveils Real Madrid’s New 2014/15 Home/Away Kits
Adidas reveals the new jerseys for the Real Madrid Home/Aways jerseys for next single. Real Madrids finished third place in their league. Real Madrid almost came home with the famous Champions League but fell short. The pink Real Madrid away kit marks the first time the color has been used by the team’s 112 year history. The Real Madrid jerseys are now in stores at adidas retailers.
Y-3 Fall 2014 Hayex Low
Yohji Yamamoto and adidas, reveal their next collaboration, Hayex Low. Featuring a silhouette inspired by the classic Clarks Wallabee, the Japanese brand’s new shoe is comprise of Leather, suede and mesh in upper, on the other hand the sole is made up of plastic and rubber. Look for these sneakers to hit at select retailers and the official Y-3 online store in the coming months .
Nike Air Force 1 Downtown Breeze
The Nike Air Force 1 Downtown Breeze is another Air Force 1 collaboration to add to your collection from the classic Air Force 1 family. The new Air Force 1 sneaker is equipped with a Phylon midsole that features an Air-Sole unit in the heel. The Nike Air Force 1 Downtown Breeze comes in white and grey colorways, is now available at Nike for $135 each.
Saint Laurent 2014 Fall Footwear Collection
Saint Laurent reveals their 2014 fall footwear collection for the lovers of high fashion sneakers and footwear. The fall collection includes some creepers in gold,black, & silver , along with some high-top sneakers in white & black color ways . Saint Luarent ‘s creepers were inspired by 50’s British subculture and their high top sneakers were inspired by the 80’s rock culture. The Saint Laurent 2014 fall footwear collection is now available to pre-order online now. You may want to jump on these now before their are gone in the fall.