ComplexCon will take place in Las Vegas for the first time on the weekend of November 16, and there’s plenty of reasons to be excited about the two-day experience. Travis Scott will serve as the artistic director and has worked with his Cactus Jack collective to create CactusCon, a special area of the convention floor featuring a curated assortment of brands, exclusive merch, and more. There will also be headlining music sets from Playboi Carti and Opium on the first night, and Travis on Sunday night to close out the jam-packed weekend.
Another highlight of the festivities will be this year’s Brands to Watch section. Entering its fifth year, the program is our way of spotlighting emerging brands making waves in the industry, or those who we believe are about to. Past installments highlighted brands such as Basketcase, Curves by Sean Brown, Juliet Johnstone, and many more.
This year’s crop of talent consists of four labels from around the world: Anthony Calydon, Ciriaco, Jackson Napier, and San San Gear.
Anthony Calydon hails from Paris and has developed a cult following with his sweatsuits featuring ribbed knit details inspired by his love for superheroes. Ciriaco was born in the Bronx and designs colorful handbags like the crescent moon-shaped Ashley that are poised to be the next it-bags. Jackson Napier is a Chicago-based designer whose fresh takes on hoodies and cargo pants perfectly blend streetwear with functionality. Lastly, San San Gear will be bringing its maximalist, techwear-influenced pieces all the way from Seoul. Each brand will have its own booth in the designated Brands to Watch section to sell some of its most popular items, as well as exclusive designs only available at ComplexCon.
Take a glimpse at each brand below. Stay tuned for our deeper dives on each brand in the coming days. And if you still haven’t, secure your ComplexCon tickets, including both VIP and general admission options, here.
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