Peace! We’re gearing up for our 5 Year Anniversay, and will be celebrating Thursday, November 19th at the Granby Theater in Norfolk. Music will be provided by the world famous producer 9th Wonder, and DC’s own Stereo Faith. Free giveaways from our sponsor Reebok (More TBA.)

This party is free for everyone 21 & up! But, you gotta come through Commonwealth VA or DC starting November 9th to pick up your ticket. For more information click on the above flyer.

In preparation for the coming Fall and Winter weather we are releasing our latest Commonwealth & New Era 59Fifty Dogear fitteds. This cap is available in your choice Black or Camel colorway. Both hats are made of a brush twill and feature our “Ribbon C” logo in a raised embroidery, tonal sherpa inner lining, and embroidered “For the Greater Good” and “Pyramid” logo detailing. Don’t be left in the cold this season, cop the Commonwealth dogear fitted today.

Yes sir! This Sunday, September 13th, 2009, Washington, DC neighborhood Adams Morgan celebrates all that is good about the people, places, and elements that make up the neighborhood with the 31st Annual Adams Morgan Day Festival. Generally marked by 100+ vendors selling everything from food to health insurance to global awareness, 18th St. NW is THE place to be this Sunday in DC.

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Here are some words about the festival, via the festivals website : First held in 1978, this nationally known regional event showcases the international and cultural diversity and creativity that is the hallmark of Adams Morgan. This Festival celebrates the dynamism and innovation that arises from the melting pot of cultures and their interaction together. This regionally known DC Festival always produces consistently large attendance in the 25,000 range. The compact 4 block area allows different venues & locales advantageous to sponsors, vendors, and visitors, not to mention local residents.

Here @ Stussy DC we are celebrating by bringing you 2 of the finest DJs killing it today - DJ Excel & DJ StereoFaith. Excel is a recent LA transplant, from Philadelphia, and has been holding down parties across the world for the past 10 years. He is a founding member of the Skratch Makaniks crew and has been killing it in LA since he moved there 6 months ago. DJ StereoFaith is an East Coast staple, holding down monthly and weekly parties in DC, Philly, & NYC. Listen to an interview from StereoFaith here.

Please come join us @ Stussy DC as we celebrate Adams Morgan Day with good music, good food and great people!

We’ve set a release date of Saturday, September 5th (11AM) for our Omni Pump Lite’s. An online release will occur on Labor Day, September 7th. Already hailed as one of the “Best of 2009: Sneakers (thus far)” by Complex the Commonwealth X Reebok Omni Pump Lites’ are slated to drop VERY soon. Available in Pool Blue, Prism Violet and Phantom Black - these Pumps feature: padded mesh, felt, and patent leather uppers, an embroidered tonal “C’MON” hit on the heels, and custom graphic footbeds.

Commonwealth introduces an exemplary approach to their version of the Oakley Frogskin®.

The Commonwealth rendition features an original “Cmonflauge” pattern inspired by the look
of traditional tortoise shell. Using Oakley’s HIgh Definition Optics®,   the sunglasses
are equipped with your choice of Gold or Fire Iridium lenses.

In favor of having the product speak for itself, branding efforts were kept to minimum
with a tonal Oakley logo on the outside temple as well as Commonwealth’s “C’MON” ribbon
printed on the inside of the arm.

The Commonwealth & Oakley Frogskins® are sure to be a timeless classic that stands out
amidst the parade of novelty accessory. Made in the USA, with a production run of only
150 pairs, look for these to be available exclusively at Commonwealth stores and online
at Cmonwealth.com.

Look for an upcoming campaign featuring the Commonwealth & Oakley Frogskins on the faces
of Pusha T from the Clipse, Chad Hugo from N.E.R.D, Wale, Levi Maestro, and the staff
from Commonwealth.

Available September 5th 2009 (Labor Day Weekend)

Photography by Gabrielle Brutus, Darrell Bryant.

Peace! Over the next few weeks our brick and mortar shops will be holding a raffle to win a pair of Commonwealth Reebok Omni Pumps. The Commonwalth Pumps feature: padded mesh, dyed to match felt and patent leather uppers, contrasting inner lined tongue, custom footbeds, and a small “C’MON” embroidered hit on the heel. We kept the color blocking clean and simple, and the materials used really cut down on the weight of the shoes. Limited to 300 pairs (100 per colorway.)

For those who can’t make it to one of our shops - the fellas over at Nice Kicks is holding a giveaway contest as well. Hit the link for details. Now everyone has a chance to win.

Stay tuned for more information on release dates by visiting us at Cmonwealth.Com or by Twitter and Facebook.

Peace! We hope all is well. The Commonwealth Summer ‘09 Collection is now available instore and online. Below is a preview of this seasons offerings. Drop by any of our two locations now to view the collection in person, or swing by  Cmonwealth.com

The “Hand” tee is loosely based off the Black Panther Party’s, Minister of Culture, Emory Douglas’ artwork. Featuring the globe in the grip of the corporate world that has put us into the tough economic times we are feeling now. Including members of the “Big Three” and a few of the bailout boys club.

The “Freedom” tee is another graphic inspired by Emory Douglas. When all is said and done our freedom and education is all we need to pull us through tough times, and one of the best things you can do for self is to continue learning. Sometimes we have to go through hell to get right. So, hold down your square and push through. You must learn!

The King of Pop may have just recently passed, but were still mourning the loss of the Godfather of Soul…the “Hardest Working Man in Showbiz.”

Comic’s have been a staple in most peoples lives since childhood. Offering an escape from reality, and allowing readers to take a time out from the stress of everyday life.

Peace. We hope all is well. For those in the Norfolk area (or willing to take a road trip) you will want to clear your calendars for July 11th. Commonwealth and Fool’s Gold Records presents: “Best of the Beast”, an exhibition of work by Dust La Rock. Music will be provided by Fool’s Golds’ own - Nick Catchdubs. In addition we will be releasing a limited run of tees designed by Dust La Rock for this special occasion. Doors open at 8PM and the night ends at 11P. Some sound advice - arrive early! We anticipate meeting capacity early.

* Dust La Rock

Joshua Prince, aka “Dust La Rock,” is a graphic designer, illustrator, and “part-time savant”. La Rock is co-founder and Creative Director of Fool’s Gold Records, serves as Art Director for renowned producer A-Trak, and has his hand in a number of low-brow and high-profile projects at any given time.

Hailed a “cult NYC designer” by Dazed and Confused, La Rock’s most accessible work resonates throughout street culture and the music industry. La Rock’s album covers and hand bill art have circumnavigated the globe via the internet, becoming synonymous with emerging hybrid music and some of NYC’s most unabashed party promoters. Citing the works of Peter Blake, Ralph Bakshi, and Salvador Dali as some of his greatest influences. La Rock has transmuted their inspirations into his own psycho-surreal expressions, and in the process is helping redefine contemporary Americana.

* Fool’s Gold

Fool’s Gold is your new favorite record label. Named an “indie visionary” by Billboard magazine, the imprint was founded by DJs A-Trak, Nick Catchdubs and designer Dust La Rock as he natural extension of years spent sharing new music and brainstorming on various creative projects. Fool’s Gold is one of the few labels that represents the DJ scene that has influenced music scenes across the world and represents the absolute best in club music on all levels.

Artists on the label including Kid Sister, Trackademicks, Jokers of the Scene, and Treasure Fingers.

This Thursday, July 2nd, Commonwealth VA & DC will simultaneously drop our Summer ‘09 Collection with and instore event. Music and complimentary drinks will be provided. The event begins at 6 PM and will continue till 9PM (maybe longer.) See you here!

Not sure when this list came out, but the crew over at Complex put our upcoming Reebok Omni Pumps on their “Best of 2009 (So Far): The Top Ten Sneakers. We took the ‘Eight Spot.’ Much thanks, and stay tuned for the a release date as it nears.

Read what Complex had to say below.

SNEAKER: COMMONWEALTH X REEBOK PUMP OMNI LITE

RELEASE: JUNE

• These technically haven’t dropped yet (another week or so), but Omar and his crew did such sick job re-interpreting the shop’s first Pump, and these are even better.