Rebel Positively

CONVERSE PARTY @ Arts on Main

The most boring thing with South African celebrity events is, seeing the same faces all the time. I personally get annoyed and disinterested, except if it’s Bonang Matheba.  For some reason, she always looks different and understands the vitality of IMAGE as a public figure.

Siyabonga Ngwekazi and Slikor

I recently went to the Converse party which was held at Arts on Main, downtown JHB, which turned out to be one of the craziest, fun and congenial party for me so far.  There were a few popular names, such as Mika Stefano (who was wearing that terrible many color Vitamin Water scarf, talk about being a brand representative), Siyabonga Ngwekazi, Slikor (with his zero taste in clothing), Sade Girlibeti, The Cream Cartel Crew… to mention just a few, really.

Converse had three parties happening at once, in Durban, Joburg and Cape Town. They themed them as the Converse Optimistic Rebels Party, following their visual arts website aimed at expanding the way people see art, creating diversity and spank into the visual arts.

Slikor and Mika Stafano

The venue in JHB was well selected, after the cancellation from hosting the event at The Lighthouse. Arts on Main has a creative sensation, which made the party more banging, as one was inspired and entertained at the same time.  Converse also accommodated everyone musically, with DJ’s such as KENT, MILKSHAKE, ROMS and HOUSEHOLD FUNK. They kept the crowd on their feet, with a multiplicity of music ensuring satisfaction from the bohemian guests. 

There’s not really much to say about this party, except that it was off the hinges and made me realize that, Converse is more than just a brand of flat sneakers and vibrant clothes but, an artistically involved trade name that aims to empower young people and assist in the development of South African arts.

Visit their website on www.converse.co.za or www.optimisticrebels.co.za to view some of the selected visual art pieces and to find out more about the brand’s involvement.