Yeah New York 2011 Video

Sneakercon NYC Soho from YeahNewYork on Vimeo.


So, I was cleaning my desk and came across a Yeah New York business card and remembered they interviewed me back at Sneaker Con in March. I decided to go their site and search for the video and here it is. You can see Branded Baron shirts in it and I make a very brief appearance at the end of the video. It was cool and definitely check out their site at http://yeahnewyork.com/

Stay no less than Stunningly Fresh,
     Joe

August 6th - Sneaker Con D.C.

Branded Baron will be selling at Sneaker Con D.C. Join us as we bring you stunningly fresh gear to the nation's capital. Sneaker Con D.C. is a 2 day event, but we'll there only on Saturday.

Location:
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H Street, NE
Between 13th St and Linden Ct
Washington DC 20002

Admission: $12

Time: 12-7pm

Look forward to seeing you there!

Stay no less than Stunningly Fresh,
     Joe

Sneaker Con June '11 Recap

Hey everyone! I'm back with a quick recap about the Sneaker Con that happened this past Saturday. First, I want to say that I'm not sure if I'll be able to put together new video recapping the festivity, but I will try. Second, thanks for all the people who came by and bought some Branded Baron items.  I really appreciate it and I'm glad I can provide you with product that is worth the money spent.

This time around I had my fellow reoccurring supporters Chi and Jamal come through and help me out. In return they were allowed to sell their sneakers and yes, money was made. In the beginning I felt a bit rushed, looking for parking even though I left early and made good timing. Luckily I met up with Jamal beforehand and he was able to bring in my bucket of tees while I parked. I felt rushed, probably because I was, since I entered with 10 minutes left before the doors opened. I hate rushing my presentation, but I had to make the tees look presentable in the time I had. I usually continue working on it until I get a few sales. I don't know if I want to stay busy or if I get a bit nervous.

First hour was slow, but then it started to pick up. I'm a competitive person and being in an over saturated t-shirt market, I'm even more competitive. I honestly hate seeing a table next to me, who is also a t-shirt company make sales before I do, but I'm fine when sales start rolling in. My friend Anderson from Bluu Dreams was selling there too and even though I've known him from college, there's still friendly competition. I'm all about supporting others and helping other brands where I can, but we're all competitive. If you have a business and you're not in it to make money, then you're lying and get out the way to those who are. The love and passion for what you want to do is there, it's time to put in the work. Anyway enough about that little rant and let's talk about the heat and yes they're a bunch of cry babies. lol

 The heat inside was ridiculously hot, that I was happy to step out of the building for a bit to catch the warm air outside to be cooler and I loved it. I'm glad Chi came in with water bottles, because you were sweating like whore in church. That was really the only downside, because it made the day feel longer.

Overall, it was good. I was able to chit chat with some of the other vendors and I found out from Alan, who runs Sneaker Con, that there will be a 2 day event in the winter and that the D.C. crowd is better than NY. I was shocked about the D.C. crowd being better than NY, but I'm also excited since I plan on attending that show. Check out the pictures below and I'll give you a brief comment on some of them.

Stay no less than Stunningly Fresh,
      Joe

There was a huge blank Adidas sneaker that everyone could tag up and Jamal went over there and put a Branded Baron sticker on it. Awesome indeed!

Packed house

Chi and Jamal chillin and sweating. It was so hot, Jamal was about to pass out, but he sold a couple pair of sneakers.

We had to get some food, since we were hungry and some New York pizza hit the spot. YUM

Here are a couple people who are now Branded Baron-

Shout out to Dez of Fly Kickz. She creates very cool sneaker art and custom jewelry(below). This picture doesn't do her justice, but she's attractive and has posters for those sneakerheads who love chicks with kicks.

Outside

This is what Chi wanted to sell.

Kicks for Sale

Music Monday: Sneaker Freestyle by Jay Wise

Here's a verse by Jay Wise. I know the title says freestyle, but it's not a freestyle, it's written. I'm not saying Jay can't do it, but it's not. It's dope regardless.

Stay no less than Stunningly Fresh,
     Joe

SoleDeVida reviews Branded Baron

Female sneakerhead, SoleDeVida reviews the t-shirt "Born An Original, Don't Die A Copy". She explains how this review came about in the video. She has some pretty good videos and reviews up on her Youtube page , so definitely check her videos out and subscribe. If you're a sneakerhead and have tons of kicks, she has a nice video to find each sneaker easier than opening all the boxes.

I definitely like to thank SoleDeVida for the review. The review was a good one and she even mentioned the Corp Cartel and linked their site in the information part of the youtube page. I definitely appreciate the support.

Stay no less than Stunningly Fresh,
      Joe