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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This new addition showcased rare collectibles, from Star Wars memorabilia to Singapore’s largest Hello Kitty collection and iconic streetwear pieces.
The marketplace featured standout urban labels like Avéc Bag, Chota House, and Tell Your Children, offering exclusive finds for street culture enthusiasts.
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.
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.
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.
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