Check out DMV’s very own local bread artist Wale in his new video “Artistic Intgegrity”. I actually like the originality of the video as Wale explains why you can’t categorize him as a backpacker, or compare him to either Weezy or Lupe.

BTW ~ i spy Eggplant Foamposite’s at 2:08, even though they aren’t scheduled to drop until later this winter.

check it out

MAJOR finally opens an online store that appears pretty simple and easy to use. The online shop seems to only have about 7 items for sell. So far you can only get the MAJOR New Era fitted’s and the MAJOR colabo’s with brands such as Adidas, Free Gold Watch and Rogue Status.

Check out some of the items they have for sale below.

pics via MAJOR

MAJOR x New Era fitted’s

MAJOR x FGW

Get your DC KNOWS TEES from MAJOR. 

Nike Sportswear is introducing their new Street Inspired Collection.  Make sure you grab your DC KNOWS TEE to help celebrate the event.

Available now at MAJOR.

Well the folks at Nike have been very busy these past few months spitting out SB’s and there’s no exception for July. This is probably only a handful of July’s SB releases so keep checking back for more info. Of course Palace 5ive will be your DMV shop to cop the latest SB’s, and hopefully Nike will throw in a pair of Blazer Hi’s.

BTW: the royal blue Blazer lo’s are killin it!

pics via: South of the North

Nike Sb Blazer Low Varsity Royal / Black

Nike Sb Classic Army Olive / Abyss

Nike Sb Tre AD Dark Cinder / Metallic Gold

Nike Sb Dunk Low Premium ‘Randy Colvin’ Black / Yellow Ochre

Nike Sb Ebay Socks

In a market saturated with the Swoosh’s and Jumpmans it’s nice to see a new fresh design. Clae recently released their Summer 2008 collection and i’m really feeling the sophisticated look the clae russells put off. As some of us sneaker heads get a little older you want a more dressy and casual shoe from time to time when you’re stepping out.

If you want to check them out yourself there’s only two places in the DMV carrying them. Commonwealth and Aform out of Virginia.

Check out more colors below.

Calling all Air Max heads! It looks like Commonwealth is releasing the “Keep Rippin Stop Slippin” AM1 Safari’s a day earlier than expected. They were originally scheduled to be available this weekend but they went ahead and released them early.

pics via: Sneaker News

FYI: these are inspired by Air Safari 87’s seen below.

Check out the new Summer 2008 Retro gear MAJOR has in stock. Each piece keeps the Challenge Court and ACG themes. These go PERFECT with the ACG inspired AM’s.

pics via MAJOR

Nike Admiral Caps

Nike Rebel Windrunners

Nike Fireball Tee

Not sure about other DMV shops but we just got word that Commonwealth has their shipment of the AM1 Safari’s and will release them this Saturday.

This release is orange and black which i’m feeling and the safari print at the toe/sidewall which also wraps around the ankle.  I remember this design on the Air Force 1’s but it comes off a better on the Air Max.

As some of you may have heard the STUSSY x NIKE x NEIGHBORHOOD Blazers were released this past Saturday at Stussy DC. I know the blue/black colorway sold out soon after the doors opened Saturday morning. You may still be able to grab up the red or white.

Check out the pics below via BeingHunted

MAJOR was the first DMV store to carry ROGUE STATUS and now they’ve just received their new 2008 collection.  Looks like they’ve gone the same route as other brands incorporating naked women in their designs.  I’m actually feeling some of these tees, what do you think?