Culture Cartel 2025 Breaks Records with Over 20,000 Visitors in Its Fifth Edition

Culture Cartel 2025, Asia’s pioneering street culture convention, celebrated its biggest and boldest edition yet, drawing over 20,000 attendees to the Singapore EXPO from January 17 to 19. Spanning an impressive 100,000 sq. ft. and featuring over 250 brands and artists, this year’s event brought together art, fashion, music, tattoos, and toys in a spectacular showcase of creativity and collaboration.

Exclusive Media Preview

The convention kicked off with a media preview hosted by emcee Paul Foster. Co-founder Jeremy Tan welcomed guests, who then toured immersive exhibitions and global collaborations, setting the stage for the exciting days ahead.

The Ultimate Box Set

Collectors were thrilled by “The Ultimate Box Set,” featuring customized ASICS sneakers by MONSOON PATROL, an Astro Boy figurine, and keychains created in collaboration with ToyQube. This limited-edition offering blended art, fashion, and street culture into a must-have collectible.

Performance Motors x Nicky Diamonds

BMW Performance Motors debuted its first bespoke car wrap designed by streetwear legend Nicky Diamonds on a BMW M4 Competition Coupé. This exclusive “Diamond Edition” car, priced at $621,888, is now on display at Performance Motors’ Alexandra Road showroom.

McDonald’s Singapore’s Cultural Debut

As Culture Cartel’s Main Culture Icon Partner, McDonald’s Singapore brought its iconic brand to the event with a pop-up featuring exclusive photo opportunities and fan-favorite menu items served with a street culture twist.

Star Power and Sold-Out Drops

• Nicky Diamonds launched his Coupes De Diamant Slides, which sold out quickly, with limited Chinese New Year editions still available.
• David Huynh, Canadian TikTok sensation, debuted his viral dollar bill art, selling out all creations, including a record-breaking sale of 38 individual pieces.

DPLMT Live Graffiti Showcase

Visitors witnessed a 14-panel mural created live by graffiti artists, celebrating individuality and culture. The mural is now on sale, with 50% of proceeds supporting the MINDS Me Too! Club.

The Cartel Vault

This new addition showcased rare collectibles, from Star Wars memorabilia to Singapore’s largest Hello Kitty collection and iconic streetwear pieces.

Lifestyle Zone

The marketplace featured standout urban labels like Avéc Bag, Chota House, and Tell Your Children, offering exclusive finds for street culture enthusiasts.

Panel Discussions

Industry heavyweights discussed topics like the evolution of streetwear, the power of collaborations, and the future of card collecting, with artist spotlights on Nicky Diamonds, David Huynh, and Tony Rapacioli.

Tattoo Competition

With over 180 tattoo artists from across the globe, the tattoo competition returned in full force. Taiwanese artist Dean from Ozone Tattoo Gallery clinched the Best of Show trophy with a stunning Naruto-inspired piece.

Raffle Draws

Eleven raffle draws throughout the weekend thrilled visitors with prizes including BE@RBRICK speakers, Frank Muller watches, and Tomorrowland tickets.

Stay tuned for what’s in store next year.