The first annual ComplexCon, in Long Beach last November, put the best in music, art, style, food, and more all under one roof. Of course, one of the biggest aspects of ComplexCon 2016 was the apparel and sneaker releases. Brands like Nike, Anti Social Social Club, and Bape either debuted their latest products or dropped exclusive merch only available that weekend. As ComplexCon 2017 approaches, let's take a look back at five of the most hyped drops from last year's event—and how much they're worth now.
The first annual ComplexCon, in Long Beach last November, put the best in music, art, style, food, and more all under one roof. Of course, one of the biggest aspects of ComplexCon 2016 was the apparel and sneaker releases. Brands like Nike, Anti Social Social Club, and Bape either debuted their latest products or dropped exclusive merch only available that weekend. As ComplexCon 2017 approaches, let's take a look back at five of the most hyped drops from last year's event—and how much they're worth now.
Nike SF Air Force 1 "White"
Original Price: $165
Resale Price: $500
Although Nike went on to release multiple colorways of the SF Air Force 1, the model made its debut at last year's ComplexCon. Nike made the sneaker available at their installation in a few colorways. They also dropped an all-white version that was exclusive to ComplexCon. According to sneaker stock market StockX, pairs have sold for as much as $573, but now you should be able to find a pair around the $300 price range.
Bape x Travis Scott/Big Sean/Kid Cudi/Complex T-Shirt Collection
Retail Price: $112
Bape also brought some exclusives to ComplexCon. The brand dropped three Baby Milo graphic T-shirts featuring Big Sean, Kid Cudi, or Travis Scott, as well as a graphic tee that combined the ComplexCon logo with Bape's iconic ape head logo. The tees were a hot commodity at the convention. In fact, Bape had one of the longest lines at the convention center because of these shirts. If you weren’t able to make it out to Long Beach last year you'll have to pay anywhere from $114 to $500 to cop now.
Anti Social Social Club x Undefeated 'Paranoid' Hoodie
Original Price: $92
Resale Price: $175
One of the most hyped drops at ComplexCon 2016 was Anti Social Social Club's collaboration with Undefeated. The two brands released limited edition T-shirts and hoodies in two different colorways—one for each day of that weekend. Right now, the hoodies are on Grailed for roughly double the retail price, with resale value ranging from $140 to $225.
Anti Social Social Club also raffled off 24 pairs of their "Get Weird" Air Force 1 Low collaboration. Unfortunately, those will cost you a little more. There is currently a pair listed on Grailed for $4,000.
Takashi Murakami x ComplexCon Merch
Retail Price: $4-$1,520
Resale Price: $58-$7,500
Takashi Murakami was responsible for the overall design aesthetic of the first annual ComplexCon, and he also released some exclusive merch for the event featuring his colorful signature art style. Pillows, pins, skate decks, toys, tote bags, and clothing were all up for grabs. The Murakami merch booth had one of the longest lines at ComplexCon, and select items were on eBay and Grailed for up to a few thousand dollars immediately after ComplexCon 2016. One of the more coveted items from the vast collection was a set of Mr. DOB toys, which were made in collaboration with BAIT. They retailed for $250 for one or $500 for the set, but are now being resold for up to $7,500.
Murakami and Complex have continued their partnership leading up to ComplexCon 2017. Select merch is available here.
VLONE x Nike Air Force 1
Original Price: Raffle
Resale Price: $1,788
The SF Air Force 1 was not the only shoe that Nike debuted at last year's ComplexCon. The sportswear giant also debuted a highly-anticipated collaboration with ASAP Bari's VLONE. Only five pairs were raffled off to those who copped a VLONE T-shirt. One of the original pairs was even resold on eBay days later for $91,600. Although the sneaker is still being resold for $1,800 on the resale market, according to StockX, Nike has since cut ties with Bari following sexual harassment allegations stemming from the release of graphic video footage.
