B4 The Afro-American February 24, 2024 - March 1, 2024
New Balance hosts D.C. Sounds of an Icon gallery By Jamaica Kalika Special to the AFRO
N Daniel Johnson (left) and Tyrik Nelson enjoy the panel discussion at the New Balance Sounds of an Icon gallery.
ew landscape. Balance, The interactive the project, held at popular shoe the Chela Mitchell brand, connected Gallery near with the D.C. creative community to celebrate the iconic 990 sneaker and its impact on the D.C. New Balance displays their 990 fashion sneakers in gray. scene. Local creators and Union Market, business owners merged a gallery came together on exhibition and Feb. 17 to discuss panel discussion, the District’s allowing influence on audience both the brand’s members the trajectory and the opportunity to broader cultural mingle with the
Kyle Hockaday (left) and Evan Ross reminisce on D.C.’s cultural evolution as “Chocolate City.”
panelists and network amongst themselves. They also contributed to a collective
map, spotlighting the city’s diverse neighborhoods and their unique sneaker stories.
Kiyana Akins (left) and Simone Ruth converse with participants in the crowd after the panel discussion.
Albert Djoum shows off a unique outfit.
Bijan Binson poses in front of the D.C. New Balance wall gallery.
Brian Bailey enjoys the fashion scene with other creatives.
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Kiyana Akins uses the collective map to landmark the areas that represent her style and fashion influences in the District.
Sara Adams (left), Francis Domkor and Brian Raupp
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