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One of the hubs of sneaker culture, Chicago is host to ComplexCon this weekend. From the rise of Air Jordan in the 80s to emergence of Kanye West and Virgil Abloh, the Windy City has played a pivotal role in shaping sneaker culture as we know it today. So, it wasn’t surprising that the kicks on […]
One of the many events that took place on Day 1 of ComplexCon Chicago was a panel featuring Adidas Vice President of Global Entertainment & Influencer Marketing Jon Wexler and Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker. The discussion at hand was about whether entertainers or athletes are currently more influential for sneaker brands, with Wexler weighing in from the […]
If you’ve been keeping up with ComplexCon Chicago‘s debut Community Week, you’ve seen that even event has been Complex partnering with organizations within the city of Chicago. For the Leadership panel, which was held at the Hyde Park Art Center in Chicago’s South Side, we linked with the Obama Foundation to help facilitate with a […]
As we approach the eve of ComplexCon Chicago, sneakerheads (and resellers) have begun preparing to pursue a coveted shoe, that being the “MCA” Off-White x Nike Air Force 1. The colorway was featured at Virgil Abloh’s “Figure of Speech” exhibit in MCA Chicago and had a limited drop on the brand’s website. Now, it will […]
While ComplexCon Chicago doesn’t officially start until July 20 at McCormick Place, the city of Chicago is already being hit with some Complex flavor via Community Week, which finds Complex organizing a number of events throughout the Windy City. The first such event was the official kick-off, which took place at the Champion store at 1520 […]
With the world of gaming as big as it’s ever been (and showing no signs of declining), it’s been intriguing to see it collide with hip-hop culture. Whether it’s Travis Scott curating the soundtrack to NBA 2K19 or Drake breaking Twitch streaming records on Fortnite, exciting new possibilities are emerging on both ends. At ComplexCon 2018, Everyday Struggle host and avid […]
Who would’ve thought that things in this country could get as insane as they’ve been over the last couple of years? Nothing’s been easy in America, but this new regime has stirred up new forms of ignorance and frustration across the country. With our parents and grandparents unable to get us out of the clutches […]
Kickstradomis has made a name for himself as one of the best sneaker customizers in the game, lacing the likes of James Harden, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jay Ajayi, and many more with heat for their feet. Complex News’ Pierce Simpson caught up with him at ComplexCon to get the story behind his start, connecting with big-name athletes, and what’s in store […]
It’s Day 2 at ComplexCon which means more drops, more performances, more panels and more surprise appearances and activations. And with so many influential and stylish people converging under one very large roof, it should come as no surprise that many attendees took the ‘fit very seriously. Here’s just a handful of the people who […]
ComplexCon 2018 is more than just a place to buy limited-edition sneakers and streetwear, it’s a cultural meeting place for sneaker enthusiasts to link up with like-minded individuals to talk about shoes and to show off their most coveted pairs. This year was no different than the previous two events, as people broke out Nike […]
