Following up from the Palladium post last week, here is another exploration the brand went on rocking their own boots.

Coventry manager Matt shows off some offerings from two new brands we’ve started carrying, Altamont and Ambiguous.

Check Wale rockin that Another Enemy tee for this video for “Pat Your Weave” by UCB.

Little Dragon is a Swedish electronic group headed up by Japanese-Swedish singer Yukimi Nagano. Her unique melancholic voice compliments the sparse electro jams in a way that deserves to be heard. Think of them as a less haunting Portishead.

“Place to Belong” – Click here to listen/download

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Back in 2001, Vast Aire and Vordul Mega linked up with producer El-P to create the 14th best hip hop album post 2000. This record is a spaced out banger, with complex street slang from start to finish, and a certified indie hip hop classic.

“Stress Rap” – Click here to Listen/Download

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Feeling like a little smooth psychedelic rock R&B? Take a Voyage to Atlantis and look no further than the Isley Brothers. Though it hasn’t been sampled quite as much as their other material, this is easily one of my favorite tracks from the Isley’s.

“Voyage to Atlantis” – Click here to listen/Download

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The penny loafer is an American classic born more than 70 years ago. The shoes have remained popular throughout the decades because their simple, uncluttered lines make them an ideal accessory for a variety of outfits, from business suits to shorts.

The G.H. Bass shoe company introduced the original version of the shoe in 1936, calling it the Weejun. The name refers to the flat slip-on shoes worn by Norwegian farmers. Loafers existed before the introduction of the Weejun. In 1933, the Spaulding Leather Company turned out its version of the loafer. Bass, however, was the first company to add the band with its signature opening. In the 1970s, the shoes became an essential part of the Preppy look. Bass introduced a slimmer version of the shoe called the Dover Weejun in 2009.

In the 1940s and 1950s, Weejun wearers started slipping dimes–the price of a pay telephone call–into the shoe pockets. Pennies, the shinier the better, came later as a matter of style.

The penny loafer got a boost in popularity when famous people such as actor James Dean, President John F. Kennedy and singer Michael Jackson wore them in public.

Look for Penny Loafers landing soon at Next.

Next Beachwood has just landed a great brand in HUF. HUF is one of our most exclusive brands. We are the only store in Ohio that can carry their product, and 1 of 4 stores in the all of the Midwest. They have created some of the most sought after collaborations, including a Dunk High with Nike SB. They have also created collaborations with brands like Vans, Mosley Tribes, Adidas, Jansport, and several other collaborations with Nike. Here is a sample of what we landed from them. Follow ruleofnext on Twitter for updates on more product landing from HUF.

We threw on a couple of the pieces to give you an idea of the new product:

It is definitely not a diamond in the rough for us considering we have a store in Beachwood Mall, but that doesn’t change the fact that the food and design of the restaurant are great. Ahryn, Matt, Brittany, and I met up to act goofy, eat sushi, and talk about various ideas we have about fashion.

We had more fun than most…

Try the Rock n Roll and check out the pics after the jump….
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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26TH AT 5PM. Come kick it with Next and the Clipse. After the jump is an interview of the Clipse at Livestock in Toronto a few months back.
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Local brands Another Enemy and Blessed Label will be posted up with Chicago’s Leaders 1354 at the Venetian in Las Vegas during Magic this year. If you’ll be there, go say what up!

Congratulations to DJ Steph Floss, he will be hosting a live on-air mixshow for Z107.9 FM every night at 9pm, starting tonight. Make sure to tune in for some real entertainment.

Gourmet shoes are back with a new, design driven look. They have re-imagined their brand, dropping the Jordan inspirations, and have delivered some great looking shoes. They use high end materials, classic designs and a twist of modern technology to create a very appealing lineup. Look for these to drop at Next soon. Follow ruleofnext on Twitter for the quickest updates.

Here’s a new brand we are excited to carry. Palladium brand boots are made from a lineage of tire manufacturers that started production over 60 years ago. The boots feature a rugged outsole design, premium materials, and a signature rubber toe cap. These are great boots for the fall and can stand up to a lot of wear and tear. Check one of the interesting videos they produced when they went exploring the ruins of New York. More to come.