What is ComplexCon and why is it being described as 'streetwear Disneyland'?


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ComplexCon is a mutant hybrid of a sneaker mall, a fashion show and a music festival. Photo: The New York Times

On the first afternoon of ComplexCon (Nov 16-17), a head-spinning shoppable trade show, music festival and general meeting of North America’s sneaker zealots, Martin Pawelec stood out in his tucked-in golf polo.

“I don’t belong here, as you can tell,” said Pawelec, a financial adviser from Chicago.

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