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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Timberland Celebrates Its 40 Years With The Workshop At Vivocity

Hi Huneybees,

Timberland® recently held The Workshop to commemorate its 40th anniversary at VivoCity. Depicted as the modern day version of the original Timberland® Factory, the event pays tribute to Timberland’s heritage of quality craftsmanship while also exploring interpretations of craftsmanship by the millennial generation of today as well as celebrating the “Best Then, Better Now” of the brand.

The event was attended by over 100 guests, including members of the media, fashion stylists and guests of Timberland® Singapore. Well-known personalities including stage thespian - Adrian Pang, television host - Oli Pettigrew, award winning local filmmaker - Royston Tan, Y.E.S 933 DJ - Xie Jia Fa, fashion director - Daniel Boey as well as up and coming actor - Xu Bin were amongst the invited guests.

At the event, not only were we treated to a fashion show, the guests were also given a chance to step into the world of 3 local artisans and craftsmen - Mark Ong from the international cult creative label SBTG (Sabotage), Tyrwhitt General Company and accomplished artist Khor Tuck Kuan. 

Symbolizing peace and love, the Project Soar was a partnership of Timberland and Christian Outreach to the Handicapped (COH), with Khor Tuck Kuan conceptualizing the cutting out of plastic doves from recycled milk bottles. It is an art installation made with love and guests could also write their well wishes to "soar" with the doves...

Roystan Tan posing with his well-wishes.

Other than that, guests were able to partake in activities involving traditional craft-making such as silk-screening and leather stamping, bringing home their very own recycle bag and leather tags...

Mark Ong also gave a live demonstration by drawing the finishing touches of his design on a pair of specially commission Yellow Boots, I also got my very own Yellow Boot drawn by the artists, which you might have already seen it on my Instagram....

The artists have came up with 4 designs, it took me awhile to decide, but I chose the trees. Nothing beats hiking in nature everyday yeah?

That's the miniature thumbdrive. Cute right?!

Hosted by Travel/TV host Henry Golding, the upbeat crowd was introduced to Timberland’s storied past and future plans by Ms. Olga Wu, Timberland’s General Manager of Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. Sharing the history of the iconic Yellow Boot and on the brand’s evolution from a New England boot maker to global leader in stylish and sustainable fashion, she also introduced Timberland’s current Best Then Better Now Campaign which incorporates the Style, Performance and Green (SPG) principle which the brand uses in all aspects of its products and environmental values.

Valuable fashion tips were then given by appointed “Style Foreman”, style icon Lionnel Lim, on how to complement and customise Timberland® boots to develop one’s own unique style. The highly anticipated fashion show was next where models walked down on a “grass” runway in Timberland® latest Fall/Winter 2013 Collection. Clad in stylish leather and outdoor jackets, sweaters and parkas, the outfits were complemented with classic Timberland® footwear, showcasing a blend of urban sophistication and rugged outdoor appeal.

For more information, you can check out the Timberland Singapore Website --- http://www.timberland.com.sg

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