On January 29th, 2016, the 8&9 Showroom held it's final event for one last time before closing their doors at their Little River location. The location has been opened since March of 2013 and has provided so much to the Miami culture and cultivation of South Florida's creatives. The location held many events working with locals and bringing individuals to Miami such as Nispey Hussle, Raekwon, Chicago Ink star Ryan Henry, Kevin Gates, and many more. The location was also the home for Drink Champs and held events such as Vive Block Party, BeatCamp, Art of Bae, and many more.
Despite the weather, hundreds came out to hang with the 8&9 crew and Drink Champs for one last time at the location. Music was provided by DJ Heron, A Fly Guy, DJ Selfborn and many more. Food was provided by the popular Gold Grill food truck and liquor was flowing from the bar. And if you really wanted to quench your thirst, CORE Hydration was there providing "Perfect pH Water". The good people at Fresh Empire were also there with giveaways!
We had the opportunity to ask some of South Florida's creatives and influencers about what the location and brand means to them and what's next. Check them out below.
You can see the full gallery of pics on our Facebook Page.
Pictures were taken by ThatsCrispi and Tito Kirindongo.
Flo Kid
"...8&9 showroom is one to remember..."
"My experience with 8&9 showroom is one to remember. As a music artist I tend to look for places where I can be comfortable with spreading my music and networking with genuine people. 8&9 accepted me with open arms. Their fashion expertise made my experience just better. Fashion is what I live by nowadays and I go there as much as possible to get a quick fix. An environment with a music atmosphere and fashion is like killing two birds with one stone." - Flo Kid
"always been very connected and deeply rooted to the culture of Miami."
"From what I know of 8&9, you guys have always been very connected and deeply rooted to the culture of Miami. Your brand takes on more of a lifestyle than just a clothing line. From a design and quality stand point, it's always been top notch, and from an event standpoint, you always make people who are outside of the 8&9 family feel like they are a part of squad." - DJ Fly Guy
Prez P | Da Camp
"...8&9 brand is going to be a staple..."
"The Showroom was the like a hip hop/streetwear culture hub man. I can't count how many big memories I've had there. From performing in the parking lot a few times during block parties to smokin' joints with Raekwon to sitting in on Drink Champs episodes with Young Jeezy. The 8&9 brand is going to be a staple in South Florida forever because they did more than sell raw items but they were deeply apart of the community here offering a safe place for creatives to showcase their talents and having a location they could always come to be inspired."
Anti-Social Lites
"...true to the culture it's always been..."