After attending the Diplo event at Commonwealth DC a few weeks ago, Van and I decided to head out to Florida Avenue early last night for the Clipse in store appearance for the drop of Play Cloths and their new mixtape.  Per usual, parking was challenging in Adams Morgan.  However, we were able to find a decent spot, one block away from the shops.

We arrived a little after eight and already, there was a line forming outside of Commonwealth.  The Commonwealth crew were posted at the door to control the crowd.  It was 40 degrees outside, yet everyone remained calm and cool.

It was a huge turn out.  The Washington Post featured an article about Commonwealth, Stussy and For the Greater Good in the Arts & Living Section on Monday.  Word on the streets must’ve traveled fast because it was crowded.  The fashionistas, sneaker heads, skaters, music fanatics and everyone else in between were in attendance.

As the night continued, Pusha-T (one half of the Clipse) appeared.  He was bombarded with photos and autographs.  I spotted Wale at the end of the night as well.  The crowd was jamming to Road To Till The Casket Drops and some of the Clipse’s older tracks. The music was bumpin and grindin, the drinks were flowing and the vibe was good last night.

Big ups to the homies at Commonwealth for throwing another great event!

Peep the pictures below (the full set is located here):

Drinks + Good Vibes = Good Times

It was dude infested but there were some ladies at the event as well.

We grabbed sushi at Saki after the event and rolled out to Fly with Roland, Larry and Omar.  I’m exhausted from last night.

Whoever said DC was boring, needs to re-evaluate that statement.  There’s clearly something going on in the nation’s capital and it’s an exciting time to be here.

During the end of September, Stussy released new clothing and accessories for the girl’s fall collection. In collaboration with Commonwealth, limited edition Mexico City Olympic t-shirts (in black and white) were released on the same day.

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to preview the new items when some friends were in town. Between rehersals, speaking to the press, meeting fans and performing on the (ABDC) live show, their free time is very limited. In addition to sightseeing, my friends had a day off and wanted to  shop. They were not interested in going to the local mall.  Georgetown and Florida Avenue are some of my favorite spots to shop in this area. Florida Avenue, intersects with a neighborhood comprised of residential housing, restaurants, $4 pizza marts, bars, retail shops, a tennis court and an area for skaters to practice tricks.

That weekend took place during the second opening week of Florida Avenue’s newest retail store, For the Greater Good, is the latest addition to the Adams Morgan neighborhood, sitting alongside Stussy’s Chapter Store and Commonwealth DC. For the Greater Good carries footwear, accessories and apparel for men. Names like Converse, YMC, Fall Count Japan, New York Hat Co. and Ray Ban are among the brands on display. Consumers can browse collections from other brands like Public School (a sophisticated twist of NYC street fashion from Dao-Yi and Maxwell).

The new store offers a contemporary and refined version of the items carried at Commonwealth. It’s going to be interesting to see how this store will evolve and grow within the next generation of fashionable guys.

A couple years ago, DC was considered by many a city that lacks taste and style. Has the perception of fashion in the city changed? It certainly has (in my opinion), fashion is finally making a presence in the nation’s capital.

Thanks to the Commonwealth family for keeping my friends fresh during their time in DC.

Image Source: For The Greater Good

1781 Florida Avenue, NW | Washington, DC 20009

Store hours:

Monday: Closed, Tuesday - Saturday: 11-8 & Sunday: 12-5