Clark Kent, Me and Just Blaze inside the NSW Store - it was mad hot!
Not many can compare to how grand Nike does their parties, August 21, 2008 marked the celebration of the opening of Nike Sportswear at 21 Mercer Street in none other than my hometown, NYC! To commence the big day, Nike closed down an entire block to host their Block Party by transforming Mercer Street into a stadium with the ground covered in astroturf complete with bleachers, concession stands throughout the space offering popcorn, cotton candy, lemonade, beer, corn dogs, hot dogs, chicken fingers & fries, ice cream filled in miniature baseball hats and two large LED displays with countdowns to the store opening. Not to mention huge screens across the arena projecting short films by a collection of artists.
When the clock ticked zero, Brooklyn-based Soul Tigers’ marching band performed their signature drumline routine to usher the entrance of Spike Lee, along with the world’s #1 tennis player, Roger Federer, to officially open the doors to 21 Mercer Street. I got a tour of the new store, it’s dope. I will definitely need to swing by again to do some shopping and looking when it quiets down a bit.
The event was nuts, I heart block parties. I had a great time, big thanks to Demetria (Nike) for everything! And also a special thanks to Jon (Strategic Group).
A whole lot of pics after the jump…(6 pages, be sure to click on the page numbers on the bottom to view more)
A view of the crowd outside from the inside…
Tickets…
Still setting up…
Demetria (Nike) and Me
Rockin’ my new Dee and Ricky Lego Block Belt (courtesy of Dee & Ricky) and Nike WMNS Vandal High Quickstrike - “High Gloss Gold” (courtesy of Nike/Laurel)- I was hurting some feelings that night haha!
Me and Ray (Mighty Healthy) waiting for the event to kick-off…
Here comes the party…
Gotta take pics with the mascots at the game right?
More pics on the next page…
love your belt!
what are the shoes demetria has on? thank you!
u look like u had a blast. i cant wait until i go n design my kicks there. you should raffel some tickets next time you go to an event so that ur faithful readers could live the life like u do haha
hey…is Dante Ross well know or something?….I went out with him before …
fatlace represent!
wendy, youre adorable. love the blog and would def like to link up when im back in ny.
hit me up
Not only do I feel special that my shirt & glass of champagne made it into your very 1st pic with Clark & JB, but i got my very own shot with YOU! woohooo
always a blast seeing you out— we HAVE to link up more often girlie.
see you soon
xK
I wish i was famous too
@rz: demetria was wearing the Nike Dunk High Be True - Nylon - Black - Gold inspired by the nylon vandals:
http://sneakernews.com/2008/07/15/nike-dunk-high-be-true-nylon-black-gold/
MISS WENDY - BEST BUH’LEEVE IMMA REPRESENT YOU WELL IN OUR NY BOOK . NITROLICIOUS INDEED ! ^_^ ! ! ! ! ! ! Good seeing you !
i saw you in soho yesterday ! you looked cute =)
Wow what a great night!
uhm - yea, the best part was the ice cream… i should have gotten the neopolitan!!
lol why is mark giving that face? when i met him in nyc he was so sweet with me!!! I <3 him… *sigh* he’s making me miss London!!!!
okay.
this is constructive, uhm. kicks are off the hook, great use of the empire waist belt to accent the shirt. hair is styled a bit child like. Prefer just keeping it down. skinny jeans with the long black flowing top, doesn’t look right……i’m lost on how you put an outfit like this together and go to an event that’s important.