{"id":79795,"date":"2023-11-18T16:29:31","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T00:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/?p=79795"},"modified":"2023-11-18T16:29:31","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T00:29:31","slug":"complexcon-2023-returns-to-long-beach-with-rare-shoes-streetwear-and-celebrities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/complexcon-2023-returns-to-long-beach-with-rare-shoes-streetwear-and-celebrities","title":{"rendered":"ComplexCon 2023 returns to Long Beach with rare shoes, streetwear and celebrities"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thousands of “sneakerheads” and streetwear enthusiasts gathered at the Long Beach Convention Center Saturday for this year\u2019s ComplexCon to shop designer merchandise and explore the next waves in pop culture and fashion.<\/p>\n

The annual event is dedicated to bringing together influential brands and artists from around the globe to showcase and celebrate style, sneakers, art, design, music and food, among others.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s ComplexCon had exhibits from artists and designers<\/a> like Chris Pyrate and Takashi Murakami with vibrant, playful, gritty, and even outlandish styles. Brand collaborations and rare shoes from Nike, Adidas, Asics, and Crocs, among many others, were also displayed and available for purchase.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Clippers\u2019 Russell Westbrook made an appearance with his son at the Marathon Clothing pop-up, and host of hot wings interview show \u201cHot Ones\u201d Sean Evans showed up to talk to guests and promote his food and culture brand \u201cFirst We Feast,\u201d which had a lineup of food vendors at the venue.<\/p>\n

At the main stage, music performances featured Zack Bia as well as a DJ set from Lil Yachty. Kid Cudi is set to perform Sunday.<\/p>\n

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A golden sculpture of Air Jordan shoes by artist Matt Senna is displayed at ComplexCon in the Long Beach Convention Center on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Photo by Maison Tran.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Two exhibitors stand in the Zombie Bunny pop-up at ComplexCon in the Long Beach Convention Center on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Photo by Maison Tran.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Tattoo artist Kirk Catlin prepares a tattoo at ComplexCon in the Long Beach Convention Center on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Photo by Maison Tran.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sushi Baby poses in front of the Masumi pop-up at ComplexCon in the Long Beach Convention Center on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Photo by Maison Tran.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A monster truck sits at the entrance of the Billy Hill exhibit at ComplexCon in the Long Beach Convention Center on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Photo by Maison Tran.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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NBA player Russell Westbrook watches his son, Noah Westbrook, play ball at ComplexCon in the Long Beach Convention Center on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Photo by Maison Tran.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Rows of teddy bears are displayed at the Teddy Fresh pop-up at ComplexCon in the Long Beach Convention Center on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Photo by Maison Tran.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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