Picture Show: Shots from Kixpo 2009

This year's Kixpo at Life in Deep Ellum showcased the most impressive sneaker and streetwear collections in town, with music from DJ Love and Tyrone Smiley. There were shoes for the buying, cupcakes for the grubbing, a skate deck design contest and an afterparty at the Lounge on Elm Street...

By Patrick Michels

July 28, 2009

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This year's Kixpo at Life in Deep Ellum showcased the most impressive sneaker and streetwear collections in town, with music from DJ Love and Tyrone Smiley. There were shoes for the buying, cupcakes for the grubbing, a skate deck design contest and an afterparty at the Lounge on Elm Street. Signs made it clear, though, that the private collections were not for the touching.

Check out shots from Kixpo in this photo set from the Lek Brothers.

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