This FRIDAY! Mick Boogie on the 1’s and 2’s! Be there or be a lame!

One of Cleveland’s very own, Fresh Boy Steph is up-and-coming and ready to bring it back to Cleveland, with a sound that no one can deny. His sound is original, bold, fresh, and ready to be heard. Fresh Boy Steph hails from East Cleveland by way of Euclid. He was recently featured in The Purple Monkey Circus show. Fresh Boy Steph is ready to release his second mixtape ” The Campus Kid 2nd Semester” which I believe will be one of the biggest mixtape’s of the summer. To Listen to his single “Down By Law” click here and to download click here. Let me know what you think!

Another sneaker showcase hosted by Dane. You might notice the video editing is much more professional on this one. Hollywood Benjamin chopped it up the right way.

The Air Jordan I “Black Ostrich” is DOPE with a capital D. I like these a lot, all black on the most glamored sneaker with a little ostrich. What a combination! The Air Jordan I features a series of materials such as ostrich, pebbled leather and nylon. Great sneaker and executed very well. Let me know what you think, I need feedback!

Pictures of Lebron James‘ new sneaker have surfaced on the internet, and they don’t disappoint. The design team has jumped on Nike’s flywire bandwagon. Recently, flywire technology has been showing up on a lot of  Nike releases, like the Hyperdunk, Hypermax, and new Air Trainer 1. It has even made it on some of Nike’s retro releases like the Air Max 90 and Air Max 1. I think it is the one of the most innovative steps in the history Nike, and the sneaker game in general. I put it on the same level as the visible air bubble, because it not only serves a performance purpose but also moves the aesthetic function of sneakers forward. The visible air bubble first seen in 1987 on the Air Max 1 started a movement in all sneakers. Eventually, I think flywire technology will be as common on sneakers as the visible air bubble. I don’t think Lebron needs Flywire technology to win a championship, especially now he has Shaq as a sidekick, but just like Lebron’s game– sneaker design is always improving.

Saw this video on Laughing Squid and thought it was kinda neat.

As your resident “Denim Head,” I felt compelled to let all of you know that the new Coventry store is now carrying a brand called Naked & Famous. Naked & Famous is a company known for its premium “rare & raw” Japanese selvage denim. All of the denim is made raw and simple: there are no washes, no embroideries, no gimmicks. The fabric is the best you can find in the world, coupled with modern silhouettes. You cannot find a better quality jean at this price point, anywhere …

Sizes and styles are limited - ONLY available at NEXT on Coventry!

Here’s a couple of extra pics from NEXT’s upcoming fashion spread in Canvas Magazine as seen on Eighty81. Styling by our very own Ahryn Tolley. Modeling by Mike Hurley of Blessed Label & Symmone Jackson.

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