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.

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The sh*t you find lookin’ through craigslist. We’re sure the invited kids won’t notice it’s not Weezy-F-Baby. Ha! Get money…

Commonwealth has teamed up with 368 Music Group, the DMV’s newest boutique record label/production company, to present to you the freshman mixtape of Phil Ade, ‘”Starting on JV,” which is the first hip-hop artist signed to the DMV based boutique label/production company. Phil Ade’ is a 20 yr old rapper/singer hailing from the DMV with a lyrical gift that has gained the attention and critical acclaim of hip-hop heads and the songwriting ability to gain fans of popular music…. “Starting on JV” is due out on July 10th and will be available for free download via 368 Music Group>.

The first official release event will take place at Commonwealth Washington, DC on July 10th, see flyer below for info.

Download Phil Ade’ – Going Off: here

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Our good friend Eric Elms, is currently taking part in a little friendly competition at the Vans Off The Wall Gallery. Each artist has recreated their own version of the “OTW” logo, and in Adorn style, Eric has created the above mixed media sculpture. Make your way to the gallery here, and check out the other artists as well – Steve Caballero, Parra, Taka Hayashi, and more. Don’t forget to cast a vote for you favorite (Eric Elms!)