Sneaker Con SEA is set to return to our shores with a flourish on 2 and 3 March, promising to be a transformative experience of unparalleled streetwear heights. For its sophomore event in Singapore, the street culture convention will be hosting an impressive, never-before-seen assemblage of some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Fragment Design visionary Hiroshi Fujiwara, Manila-based sneaker king Big Boy Cheng, Staple Design’s Jeff Staple and local sneaker customisation artisan Mark Sabotage.
As the event approaches, Popspoken reviews the top five activities worth anticipating, apart from the slew of exclusive drops and all the sneaker action down at the bustling trading pit.
DEF JAM SEA x SABOTAGE
Regional hip hop label DEF JAM Southeast Asia joins forces with SBTG to take a stab at capturing the spirit of a thrilling flea market find with the unveiling of a DEF JAM SEA x SABOTAGE capsule collection. The official collection consists of four single-stitched T-shirts featuring a 90’s boxy silhouette and sun-faded cracked prints for the perfect “thrift store discovery” look. The collaboration is slated to be launched exclusively at Sneaker Con SEA.
Customisation Workshops by DPLMT & KET.CLUB
Pioneering streetwear label KET.CLUB and local art collective DPLMT await at their underground-themed set-up with a mural backdrop made up of KET’s Essentials and Designed Hoodie/Sweater Blind Boxes, served up in Sneaker Con-exclusive KET paper bags that are available to the first 100 buyers, and exciting workshops to satiate the folks who are down to add a little personal touch to their apparel. Under the team’s guidance, participants can try spray painting their threads with a special KET stencil for the extra DIY factor.
The workshop will take place from 12.00pm – 1.30pm, 2.30pm – 4.00pm and 5.00pm – 6.30pm on both days with the option of two packages – one priced at $25 with the purchase of a KET Essential or Designed Hoodie/ Sweater Blind Box and the other at $65, which will come with an exclusive KET tote bag and two 5cm patches.
Pop Up Skatepark by Por Vida
Grab your boards and be prepared to land your gnarliest tricks at Por Vida’s pop up skatepark, right in the heart of Sneaker Con. Skaters can expect a full lineup of activities and challenges throughout the event with the opportunity to win attractive prizes. Complimentary entry is limited to the first 80 skateboarders.
Ardiles Culture Open Style 1v1 Dance Battle
Indonesian sneaker label Ardiles Culture will also be joining in on the fun at Sneaker Con in the form of an open call for a 1v1 dance battle. DJ Say Kiat will be helming the decks as breakers throw it down for the audition on Saturday and the finals on Sunday. Prizes worth up to $200 will be awarded to the freshest dancer on the block.
Exclusive VVIP Zone Menu
Last but certainly far from least, VVIP ticket holders will be able to enjoy access to specially curated lunch and dinner buffets. The exclusive menu, courtesy of Resorts World Sentosa, will offer guests a chance to dig into tantalising fares like the Sustainable Tiger Prawn Gazpacho, Glacier 51 Tooth Fish, Homemade Kanpachi Pastrami Croutini with Honey Yuzu Mustard and Pina Colada Sphere, amongst other indulgent dishes. Free flow beverages, meet and greet sessions with talents from Sneaker Con SEA and raffle tickets are also included in the VVIP experience, to further sweeten the meal.
Guests to Resorts World Sentosa can also opt for the Sneaker Con SEA 2024 hotel packages available from now until 3 March 2024. Valid for stays till 5 March 2024, these packages include an overnight stay at the eco-luxurious Equarius Hotel Deluxe Room and complimentary Sneaker Con SEA 2024 tickets for two pax.
