Fresher Than Your Average

THIS YEAR'S MET GALA THEME IS INSPIRED BY "SLAVES TO FASHION" BY MONICA L. MILLER AND WILL EXPLORE BLACK DANDYISM AND TAILORING'S ROLE IN SHAPING BLACK IDENTITY-THE FIRST MENSWEAR-FOCUSED THEME SINCE 2003'S "MEN IN SKIRTS." DANDYISM IS A STYLE MOVEMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS USE FASHION AND SELF-PRESENTATION TO EXPRESS CONFIDENCE, INDIVIDUALITY, AND ELEGANCE. THIS YEARS...

The NBA playoffs never disappoint — especially when it comes to kicks. Each one the historic playoff moments was seized in a fresh pair of sneaks. From Air Jordans to Converse, player exclusives to limited editions. With that said, we are here to break down the biggest sneaker moments in playoffs history.  Check out Issue #0032 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington are discussing the most iconic NBA playof...

The sneaker rumor mill is currently churning on hyperdrive, with a plethora of heaters primed to launch in 2025.  Grail-worthy retros to new silhouette releases are all scheduled to land before the 4th quarter of 2025. In this issue, we're gauging the anticipation levels for the most HYPE sneakers dropping during Spring Summer 2025 that every Hypebeast and sneakerhead needs to know about! Chec...

In just the blink of an eye we're already well into 2025, and it's already shaping up to be a very stylish year. As fashion enthusiasts we tend to plan ahead, especially when it comes to trend-spotting. So when the opportunity comes around to predict the looks and accessories that are about to be big over the next 365 days, we're well equipped to deliver our 2025 fashion predictions, but more spec...

We are embarking on Spring 2025. The looks shift and change like a living organism from season to season, creating new trends and new styling tricks. To give you a head start on the must-know trends for the season ahead, we pulled together the best ones our team has spotted for you to start shopping now. Check out Issue #0029 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington and special guest host @M.Xtra3 talk throug...

The Air Jordan 1 is often credited with shaping the sneaker industry as we know it today. Introduced by Michael Jordan and Nike in 1985, its release laid the foundation for Jordan Brand.  Over the decades, it has transcended its origins as a performance shoe to become a cultural icon, a silhouette recognizable worldwide and associated with timeless style and athletic achievement. And, in 2025, it’...

Sneakerheads call them “holy grails” — the most coveted and seldom-seen treasures. The term “sneaker grail” gets thrown around a bit, often without context or definition. In fact, there are different ways to look at what constitutes a grail sneaker. A grail list is highly subjective, but it’s easier to break down if there are tiers. Here at FTYA we have THREE Tiers 1.GRAILS WE CURRENTLY OWN (this...

As the fashion calendar flips closer to 2025, fashion is not just evolving; it’s outright revolutionizing. Fashion has always been a melting pot of expressions. This coming year, the trends are bold, reflective, and set to make any fashion-forward individual stand out. Here’s everything you need to know about the fashion scene in 2025. Check out Issue #0026 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington predict the...

The FTYA Fashion Awards are an annual celebration of the great and the good of the fashion industry. We are here to we’re put the spotlight on those who’ve redefined the urban landscape with their fearless takes on fashion. Their designs are lived in, and they reflect the streets, the culture, and the attitude that make fashion what it was in 2024. Check out Issue #0025 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashingto...

If you thought 2023 was a big year for sneakers, wait until you check out the best sneakers of 2024. From collabs that we once thought were impossible, to colourways that we didn't think we'd ever see again, the past 12 months have been a blessing for your feet (and a curse for your bank account). The usual suspects are all here, sure. But this year has also been full of underdog stories and here...

Yearly during Complex Con, Complex has a panel of sneaker enthusiasts to unveil a collective list of their sneaker of the year. This year’s panel included: Joe La Puma (host), Lil Yachty, PJ Tucker, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This year they announced that The Sneaker of the Year Panel will now be known as the DJ Clark Kent Sneaker of the Year Panel 🙏. Check out Issue #0023 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWa...

The excitement for Holiday releases in 2024 is building early. There are plenty of drops on the way for fans to look forward to for the holidays, but the level of interest varies from now until 2025. Check out Issue #0022 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington and speak on our interest level of the biggest drops of Holiday 2024.  **FTYA Issue #0022 Breakdown** 00:00- Intro 1:50- Listener Question of the Iss...

We like Nike, New Balance and Adidas as much as the next guy, but when you want to add a touch of class and personality to your style, nothing beats a fresh pair of premium sneakers! These sneakers are versatile, stylish, and functional and it’s money well spent. Check out Issue #0021 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington and debate the most iconic designer sneakers of all-time.  **FTYA Issue #0021 Breakdo...

Fall is here, and that means a change in closet and in approach to fashion. Summer clothes are put away, and it's time to welcome layers of garments, earthy tones and a warmer, cozier streetwear aesthetic. In this issue, we'll explore the fall trends and find out how to create the perfect look for the FW24 season. Check out Issue #0020 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington and analyze on how to get fresh f...

Born from the vibrant energy of music, sports, and art, fashion houses make the culture move. While it often defies an easy definition, its essence is instantly recognizable—from retro sportswear and luxury casuals to the pandemic-era comfort-wear, tech-wear, and the epic sneaker culture, fashion is a melting pot of influences. It’s what you make it. Famed fashion photographer Bill Cunningham once...

Stepping into the new decade of the 2000’s, the culture began to diversify their scope of high end fashion sensibilities.   Fashion houses such as Yves Saint Laurent (later dropping the Yves), Mason Martin Margiela, Rick Owens, Raf Simons, Balenciaga, Balmain, and Givenchy set you apart from the rest. One thing was clear though as this decade progressed and our generation took over: we looked less...

Nostalgia for the 2000s will likely reach an all time high as we go deeper into the 2020s. So close, yet so far away, the first decade of the 2000s were filled with a string of styles that were as iconic as the 1980’s and 1990’s.  Check out Issue #0017 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington and break down fashion trends from the 2000’s. **FTYA Issue #0017 Breakdown** 00:00- Intro 01:20- Listener Question of...

We’re taking a trip down memory lane, back when style was bold and unapologetic. From the grungy streets of Seattle and oversized flannel shirts to the flashy lights of New York City and leather jackets, 90s fashion was a time of exploration and self-expression when people dared to experiment and break free from the mold. Check out Issue #0016 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington and break down fashion tr...

The 1980s was a decade that brought about a remarkable transformation in the world of black fashion. African American Fashion in the 80’s was all about the crazy print’s shirts, oversized outfits and acid washed denim . Fashion in the 1980’s was all about being big, loud, and very bright and showy. We are here to break down some of the biggest fashion trends of the 1980s.  Check out Issue #0015 as...

We’re halfway through 2024 and there are already numerous contenders for sneaker of the year. From general release bangers that fly under the radar to unexpected collaborations, , there's a lot to catch up on from this year’s sneakers. To stay on top of all the newness, we are here to rank the best sneaker releases of 2024….so far. Check out Issue #0014 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington and rank th...

It’s been a rather lackluster start to the year in the world of sneakers. The good news is that the sneaker-verse hasn't lost its footing; this uninspired beginning isn't, by any means, a reflection on the rest of the year. On the contrary, the next few months are gearing up to be arguably some of the strongest in sneaker history.  Check out Issue #0013 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington and spe...

The term "brick-and-mortar" refers to a traditional street-side business that offers products and services to its customers face-to-face in a building. While the appeal of an online market is steadily increasing, consumers still cannot resist the social experiences and certain advantages that brick-and-mortar is able to provide. While today’s digital-first environment has significantly i...

The Spring/Summer 2024 trends have landed. Obviously this is something that happens every single year but, for some reason, it seems to always take everyone by surprise. The trend cycle moves so fast, keeping up can be a royal headache. Are these the only things we’re going to wear for the next six months straight? Probably not. But they’re definitely the only things we want to wear right this ver...

Once seen as mere self-expression, fashion has become a very important tool in Hip Hop's toolbox. It is one of the ways the genre has propelled itself to the forefront of culture. Along with the ever-changing terminology such as jiggy, getting fly, fresh to death, or drip rappers choosing what to wear has always been about being original and oftentimes, being first. We scoured through the inte...

Remember when rappers used to affect trends and determine what was hot in fashion? We used to want to wear throwbacks and Timberlands and big clothes just like them. Now, when we see these rappers we just shake our heads at how stupid they look. It’s a damn shame. We scoured through all the horrible outfits to pick the worst-dressed rappers in the game right at this very moment. Warning, it gets u...