Sneaker Con SEA Was A Blast!

Hi Huneybees,

During the weekend, we attended Sneakercon 2023, and it exceeded all expectations. I had the opportunity to connect with numerous like-minded enthusiasts, exchange sneaker tips, and even bring home a haul of fantastic goodies!

The Staple + Sabotage booth attracted a multitude of fans, eagerly grabbing their merchandise. I took a shot at bidding for The Jeff Staple x staniflou "Singapore Pigeon" sneakers, but it seems there were more competitive bidders. Fortunately, I had the chance to meet Jeff Staple and Mark Ong and even secured their autographs.

Following the excitement, we paused at the PUMA booth. My husband had his sneakers polished, and I joined in the fun by participating in their sneaker coloring competition.

Our attention was then drawn to a lengthy queue at the Crocs booth, where we discovered that the Salehe Bembury x Crocs Polleg Clog "Sasquatch" was about to be released. Although we were eager to snag a pair for both of us, I was already considering another pair of sneakers.

Ta-da! Behold this Well Bred pair! There's a unique green variant in collaboration with Carlsberg, accessible solely through a raffle. However, my gaze was fixed on the incredibly charming and adorable pink version! I adore the intricate details, especially the fuzzy grasping hands encircling the sneakers.

We lingered near the Carlsberg booth, snapping selfies and enjoying a bottle of Carlsberg Smooth Draught. As an extra treat, we had our own exclusive caricature adorned on Carlsberg bottles by the talented Slim Lim. Don't we appear utterly cute under his skilled pen?

 

Whilst exploring the trading pit and marketplace for available sneakers, we stumbled upon an intriguing product from Philips - a shoe cleaner. I gave it a try and was genuinely impressed by its efficiency. The sneaker was cleaned, all without the need to soil my hands in the process.

While savoring snacks and drinks, we caught up with the panel discussion on stage. Later, we explored the Novelship booth, where we were introduced to the Metaverse fashion scene. The concept was still relatively new to me, and it took some time to fully grasp its essence. You can check them out if you are interested.

That concludes my inaugural Sneakercon encounter. It's fascinating to witness the immense community and following that sneakers can amass. I eagerly anticipate what the future holds and look forward to what's in store for next year. You all should definitely come and experience it firsthand!

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The Greatest Sneaker Show on Earth - Sneaker Con SEA is Happening in April 1-2

Hi Huneybees,

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Sneakerheads and street style enthusiasts this is the time to start splurging and building up your collection! Finally, after all the waiting, Sneaker Con SEA aka The Greatest Sneaker Show on Earth will be taking place in Singapore on April 1 and 2! 

Kickstarting its journey in Southeast Asia, Sneaker Con will be holding a two-day show in Singapore Expo, Hall 5 from 1 to 2 April 2023 from 11am to 8pm. There will be limited edition sneakers, streetwear, and accessories waiting for you.

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Here's the lowdown on what are some of the highlights of the event...

Trading Pit

Buy, sell or trade footwear, clothing, and accessories with other streetwear aficionados. Shop with ease of mind as authenticity is guaranteed thanks to Sneaker Con's Legit Check authentication service..

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Marketplace
Enter this shoe heaven and look out for several exclusive collaborations and shop away here where prized kicks and great steals are up for grabs, as resellers and small stores bring out their best wares. Over 200 international and local renowned brands as well as coveted collaborations will be waiting for you.

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Exclusive merch
One of the juggernauts of Indonesia’s urban streetwear, Ageless Galaxy, better known as AGLXY, will be producing exclusive limited-edition merchandise for Sneaker Con SEA 2023. Much like Sneaker Con’s journey into Southeast Asia, AGLXY’s hallmark designs underline the exploratory aspect of street culture in foreign territory. Grab your commemorative merchandise at Sneaker Con SEA 2023. While stocks last!

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Ace of Customs
A place for talented sneakerheads to shine, participants get the opportunity to customize sneakers at the Ace of Customs. Like to design or customize sneakers? You can also come to this spot for some valuable insights from influential judges and personalities of the sneaker community..

Sneaker influencers (from left to right) Jeff Staple , SBTG and Mandeep Chopra
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Panel discussions and guest appearances
Meet-and-greet with Jeff Staple, the designer of the popular Pigeon Dunk sneakers, Mark Ong (Mr Sabotage) of SBTG and Mandeep Chopra, the founder of Limited Edt. You’ll get to enjoy insightful panel discussions and engage with them and delve into the sneaker and street culture circle.

The Jeff Staple x staniflou “Singapore Pigeon” sneaker was designed by mixing elements of the Singaporean flag, gold accents and the Jeff Staple Pigeon icon into the original New Balance 2002R Protection Pack design.
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You can also look forward to entering a Jeff Staple x staniflou New Balance 2002R “Singapore Pigeon” raffle for free with the purchase of a Sneaker Con ticket.

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Activities

Basketball, football, and skateboarding are closely tied to sneakers and street culture. Indulge yourself in a full street culture experience with these sports activities at Sneaker Con SEA. And when you get tired, looking for a break, there are street food kiosks and bars waiting for you too!

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Tickets can be purchased from sea.sneakercon.com.
❖ Priced at $45 for a one-day pass, $75 for a two-day pass, and $70 for a one-day VIP pass.
❖ General admission ticket entitlements include event entry from 12pm to 8pm, as well as one raffle chance.
❖ VIP tickets will grant holders event entry from 11am to 8pm, access to the VIP event lane, a 10% discount off all official Sneaker Con merchandise, one Raffle chance, and one VIP Raffle chance.

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Paint the Town With Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G

Hi Huneybees,

 

Been curious about the latest Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, wana have a feel of the legendary S Pen before making the purchase? Samsung Singapore recently set up a limited-time only pop up at leading multi-brand streetwear retailer CHAMBER @ Wisma Atria.

Themed as Paint the Town, you will be able to paint the commissioned artwork by local graphic designer and illustrator Moon Malek with the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G.

Muneera Malek, also known as Moon Malek, is a graphic designer and an illustrator. D'ana of COVL, CJ Hendry, Joshua Vides and Walt Disney, to name a few, play an essential role and are mainly responsible for moulding her love for illustrations and mixed media. Her background of working for both local and international brands such as Zouk Club Singapore to Fred Perry enable her to expand and widen her creativity.

Moon's most recent work was a mural installation for Adidas Singapore's Headquarters and one of their local store at Pan Pacific Plaza in 2020. In 2019, she participated in Art Box Singapore which she was invited to paint and curate a horse statue. She also had a mural installation at Just Co, Singapore and Taiwan. In 2017, she participated in -ING Creative Festival in Dubai, representing Singapore with fellow photographer Nidia Marissa. She was also featured at Singapore Fashion Awards 2016 with mural illustrations displayed as part of the catwalk. She had participated in various local exhibitions curated by local creatives such as Kult, Projector and worked on an illustration collaboration with a local designer for Met Gala 2016.

Walking into the space, you will be greeted by the huge mural drawing on screen which you can give colour life to via the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G provided, see your creations light up as you try out the different "pens and markers".

About the Mural

Where do we create new realities, challenge gravity or spur fantastical manipulations? In our minds, where rules are bent and at best, broken.

 

This mural captures the playground of the mind. It blurs the lines between imagination and reality with elements that interact and break all the rules. Just as the Galaxy S22 Series 5G does. With its lenses, S Pen and ability to shoot at any angle, the Galaxy S22 Series 5G welcomes you to Break the Rules of Innovation and experience the world as your mind sees it, blending together what’s possible and unbelievable.

Samsung Paint the Town pop-up is open to public from 10 March to 24 March 2022, between 11am to 9pm. Other than "painting" the mural, you can also:

1. Spot the Mural Contest: From 11 to 24 March, guest who spot the icon in the mural based on cues on Instagram (@samsungsg) will stand to win a free 365 days Viu premium subscription. Limited to first 22 per day.

 

2. Weekday Lunchtime Special: From 14 to 24 March exclusively at 12-2pm, be the first 22 to join us at the Paint the Town pop-up and receive coffee vouchers when you participate.

 

3. Graphologist: Enjoy a session and learn about your personality through your handwriting with our handwriting expert, Siti Sulianah. Find out what lies beyond your lines. Available only on 12, 13, 19 and 20 Mar from 2pm - 6pm.

You can also find out more and try out the latest Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Series 5G smartphones and Galaxy Tab S8 Series 5G tablet at the side booth.

For more information, you can head on over the event's Facebook Page. Have a nice weekend and stay safe everyone! 😘

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Reebok + Singapore flair = Limited Edt X Hypethetic X Reebok Instapump Fury 20th Anniversary Singapore Edition Sneaker

Hi Huneybees,

Local sneaker retailer Limited Edt's partnership with local clothing label Hypethetic in collaboration with Reebok, has resulted in the creation of Limited Edt X Hypethetic X Reebok Instapump Fury 20th Anniversary sneaker. This is in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Reebok's Pump Fury series and both Limited Edt and Hypethetic were the only local labels selected for this collaboration!

This is the tenth of the 27 unique designs that Reebok will be releasing from partnerships with acclaimed designers from all over the world this year. Joe Cher aka Twistedjoe, founder of Hypetheric was appointed to design this pair of sneakers.

What's special about the Reebok Instapump Fury is:

1. The Pump: More than just a symbol for the Pump Fury identity, it serves a distinct functional purpose,a unique technology developed by Reebok. By squeezing this, the air cushions around the heel, ankle and foot provide a customized fit and proper support for the runner. This prevents heel slippage and allows for extra shock absorption, stability and reduced leg fatigue. The little control valve on the right of this ball releases air for an adjustable fit.
2. Internal Pump Bladder: Made from intravenous blood bags usually found in the medical industry, these inflatable chambers keep the air stable at any inflate/deflate level. It's also what gives the Fury its radically distinctive upper design and gives designers another dimension to creating trademark colourways.
3. Hexalite: This honeycomb padding (also used in space shuttle seats) is one of the first foot protection system that successfully incorporates lightweight technology with superior cushioning to protect a runner's body from severe shocks during a run.
4. GraphLite Bridge: Combining graphite technology with a radically designed underfoot arch bridge, this feature offers lightweight support for the serious runner, as it retains its shape under stress while dramatically reducing the weight of the sole (by 20%)!

The concepts draws from the ocean's lethal Devil Ray  for the pump's mottled black and grey upper.With silver Reebok, Limited Edt and Hypethetic logo, 2 metallic silver stars representing the Fury's 20-year legacy, a metallic chrome accent on the heel and a blue inner lining with Hypethetic signature colours and style elements that are likened to the design of Limited Edt's "Vault" and "Chamber" boutique stores.

Each pair of Limited Edt X Hypethetic X Reebok Instapump Fury 20th Anniversary sneaker comes with an individually numbered holographic box designed by art house WHALERABBIT. Each box is specially fabricated from polished translucent black acrylic, accented with a hexagonal holographic glow and a magnetic lock with nickel-plated logos to boot.

Also on display at launch party at F Club, Clarke Quay, were 4 other designs of Reebok's Pump Fury series, one of which was never available for sale!

Reebok X Chanel (1997)
These pumps were never available for sale as the shoe only hit sample and promo runs. However, the stark design of the shoes, with its silver and white colourway, textured grey base and iconic double-C logo on the heels was still highly sought after and many are looking for the revival of this pump.

Reebok Fury OG "Hong Kong Handover" (1997)

Sporting a red. black, gold and white colourway representing the Chinese and Hong Kong flag colours, these shoes are a tribute to Hong Kong's transfer of sovereignty, from a British colony to be part of China once again. It has a red mesh upper with black and gold overlaying panels with a contrasting white midsole.

Reebok X Packer Shoes (2014)

Packer Shoes (New Jersey) worked with legendary graffiti artist Stash ( a veteran in Reebok collaborative projects) for this pump design. Along with the artist's signature palette of tonal blues, the sneaker features a suede and synthetic upper in contrasting shades of blue. A navy blue base at the midsole is accented by light blue speckles and a royal blue Hexalite insert.

Reebok X Frank The Butcher (2014)

Fashion connoisseur Frank The Butcher and his brand Business As Usual (BASU) decked the upper out with a custom black woven splatter design covering the lace-area, collar and tongue. Available in oink and beige colourways, the shoe comes branded with "BAU" in the heels and their signature "All If Fair" slogan on the toe.

The Limited Edt X Hypethetic X Reebok Instapump Fury 20th Anniversary comes in US sizes 4 to 12 and will be sold exclusively at all Limited Edt stores islandwide from 15th March 2014 at SGD$249.00 nett.

The release of the next 20th anniversary design will be announced in April and for more information, please refer to www.reebok.com and www.limitededt.com

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New Love For Jeremy Scott In His New Colorway D Rose 3.5 Signature Shoe

Hi Huneybees,

adidas unveiled a new colorway of the D Rose 3.5 signature shoe designed exclusively for the Chicago Bulls superstar, Derrick Rose by iconic fashion designer Jeremy Scott. The shoe features a clean, white full synthetic patent leather upper with printed detailed cherubs in various poses and positions with different accessories. The funky D Rose logo in black can be found on the outside of the tongue, while the Jeremy Scott logo is found on back of the tongue and sockliner.

The two met in Los Angeles on June 27, where Jeremy presented Derrick with the first pair of the limited edition shoes.'

“I can’t thank Jeremy enough for creating this shoe. I love sneakers and to have Jeremy take his time to create a shoe for me is crazy. This shoe is so cool, and having a chance to meet with Jeremy and talk about how he comes up with some of his designs was really fun.” --- Derrick Rose 

“I really wanted to meld my world and Derrick’s world. I used his shoes as a canvas and created the coolest cherubs in the world for this shoe.” --- Jeremy Scott

Only 24 pairs of the D Rose 3.5 x JS limited edition shoes will be available at SGD350 exclusively at the Limited Edt (LE) Hall of Fame at Vivo City. 

Follow @adidasHoops for the next exclusive debut or visit the adidas Facebook page, www.facebook.com/limitededt for more information.

 

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