Tightly Laced Kicks 2012 is now a memory, yet the memories created were amazing!
The focus of this years event was the art. Although all TLK events always have an art component, this year we wanted to approach the art display with the upmost professionalism and respect for the talented artist involved and we were able to accomplish that goal. We displayed the art work at the adjacent art gallery which made the event even more special. We also wanted to auction off all of the art work via a silent auction. Eleven artist were featured, they contributed 24 spectacular pieces of original art work. 12 pieces sold. One of the biggest attractions of the TLK event is the sneaker display, and as always, the display didn't disappoint. A dope display of rare and eclectic sneakers hung on the telephone/electricity wire display including a few Reebok samples that were never produced and most sneakerheads had never even seen!
The music and entertainment were on point as DJ Nomadik helmed the 1's and 2's and performances by the talented Letia Larok, Strobe & Essex, Kiki Breevlife and the City Slickers Crew lit up the stage.
With about 175 people in attendance, the night was full of positive vibes, great conversations and smiles for miles.
For more pictures of the event, check this link: MORE PICTURES FROM TIGHTLY LACED KICKS 2012
CHECK OUT THE DOPE VIDEO CREATED BY MAYAN TAMANG OF KULTUREZ DYNASTY:
THANK YOU: This event is not possible without the help and support of so many. I want to thank Gabriel Ortiz for organizing the artists. DJ Nomadik for spinning and for recruiting the performers for the night. Luis Taforo for organizing the graffiti wall. Anabel Vasquez-Rodriguez and Maggie Torres for curating the art and all the great support throughout the process. Rafael Angel Carrasco Vazquez for the art work on the sneaker display. All of the artist who took the time and love to create original art work... ProBlak, Deme 5, Percy Fortini-Wright, Soem, Acoma, John Brewer, Tense, Amore, MerkThose, Barrington S. Edwards, and Jimboe. Kristina Fields over at PUMA for the awesome $300 gift card that we raffled away. Laura Hinds over at Vitamin Water for providing beverages and raffles. Jay and Dan from Bodega for the gift certificates that we gave away. Joamil over at Laced for helping with promoting the event. Mayan Tamang for the videography and constant support. Alex J. Saavedra for the behind the scene help. Amanda Solomon and Alex Berrios for running the TLK Apparel table. Bernie at I'm Done Clothing for the support and TLK stickers. Ivelise Saavedra and Glorinet Diaz for running the box office and staffing the gallery. Maria Hernandez and Ileana Lanzo for volunteer bartending duties. Lastly, thank you to all who attended the event... without you this night does not exist.
