BAIT x adidas EQT Running Support "The Big Apple"

Footwear behemoth, BAIT steps to the plate to present its first collaboration with German sportswear giant adidas using the EQT Running Support as their canvas. The 1993 trainer of sorts is dubbed "The Big Apple" here because the sneaker "celebrates the nexus of creative expression: New York City". This unique quality of NYC is expressed in the EQT's frost mint and viridian green colorway drawn from the Statue of Liberty's aged copper, along with the hits of Apple red that accentuate the shoe combining so that all four sides of the shoe are different. Meanwhile, the New York color scheme adorns premium nubuck leather alternates between smooth, perforated, and micro perforations along premium boxed leather treatments. Detailing occurs on the black and red splatter EVA midsole, and the "SUPERIOR" lacelocks represents BAIT's motto, "Superior Quality Goods." Each pair receives three lace options: black, Apple red, and frost mint. Purchase the BAIT x adidas EQT Running Support "The Big Apple" on Saturday, January 31 for $160 at all four BAIT locations, the fourth of which is BAIT Seattle opening on January 31. If you are not located in Diamond Bar, Orange County, Los Angeles, or Seattle, there will be a raffle for an opportunity to purchase "The Big Apple" online. Register here.

Happy With Me- Holychild (Cautious Clay remix)

A Proper Vibes artist, shows in New York, and acclaim from influential DJs such as Phil Taggart of BBC Radio 1.  These are just a few of the accomplishments Washington, DC based DJ, Cautious Clay, has added to his resume.  Coming off the heels of a busy weekend performing in New York with Brooklyn natives, GRUMBY, Cautious Clay returns to the turn-table as he debuts his remix to "Happy With Me" by Holychild.  Toying with the recognizable vocals, Clay has created yet another sonically dynamic remix that evokes the trippy yet jazzy vibes we have come to love.  If you have not yet familiarized yourself with Clay's work, head over to his SoundCloud and check out his Facebook page for news and updates.  The "Happy With Me" remix is now available to stream below.

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Stream Joey Bada$$'s 'B4.DA.$$' and Birthday Song

January 20, 2015 is significant to Joey Bada$$ for two reasons: the day marks his 20th birthday, as well as the release of his highly anticipated debut album, B4.DA.$$. We have heard singles like "Christ Conscious", "Big Dusty", and most recently "Run Up On Ya" featuring Action Bronson, but today B4.DA.$$'s full body of work is out for our enjoyment. To celebrate this achievement and his 20 years of blessings, Brooklyn's hottest rapper also releases a new song titled "Born Day (AquariUS)" produced by Statik Selektah. Joey Bada$$'s debut studio album is available for stream below, as well as his celebratory track.

Street Etiquette talks "Style is Story" at TEDxNewYork

Joshua Kissi, one half of Street Etiquette, a creative agency from the Bronx, New York, eloquently says, "Rewriting history with a passion to communicate strategically uses style as a narrative to not only create a new identity, but to also cover topics such as fashion, music art, culture, but also socioeconomic issues." With the platform he and Street Etiquette's other half, Travis Gumbs, have built both gentleman are sharing their own stories through an artistic and creative way using style as a reference point. On November 1, 2014 the duo blessed the stage at TEDxNewYork to deliver their "Style is Story" talk to their native audience, explaining how they draw on Black History as a vehicle to express modern aesthetics and questions needed to be addressed in our society today. Street Etiquette's TEDx Talk is available below.

InHerRoughStyle x LifeOfLanie

"Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life." —Bill Cunningham

Welcome to InHerRoughStyle, a weekly series where I'll be showcasing the latest trends for you all, as well as new trends that we at InTheRough hope to set ourselves. 

My name is Lanie! I’m a Journalism and Mass Communications major, YouTuber, graphic designer, and fashion lover. I also serve as the Creative Director for InTheRough. My job consists of creating and maintaing this website, creating all of the graphics (check out the projects page), and marketing! Every Wednesday I’ll be posting an outfit in order to keep our readers up-to-date on the "life's goods" of fashion, as well as inspire you all to take your outfits to the next level.

Today’s outfit is titled Good Vibes, as seen on the shirt. Here at IntheRough we try to have good vibes at all times, so I thought this outfit would be perfect for the first post.

The trend I’m showcasing today is statement sunglasses. An elaborate, quality pair of sunglasses can take your outfit from simple to fashion-forward in such a quick and easy way. These handcrafted frames are from Valley Eyewear, a premium Australian fashion eyewear label. The black and white shattered pattern match with any outfit, and the mirrored lens make them even more intriguing and fun.

I decided to pair the shirt and sunglasses with a pair of high-wasted jeans, Doc Martens, and a grey cardigan. It is winter, so of course you’ll want to wear a coat overtop. While the outfit itself is simple and effortless, statement sunglasses can make you stand out in any crowd.

Below I’ve provided links for some statement sunglasses to help inspire you.

Until next week, stay warm and rock those sunglasses! 

Love, 

Lanie 

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