GOAT opens first ever sneaker pop-up along with LA tribute

Los Angeles - Sneaker marketplace GOAT has announced a new pop-up. The store is landing at Culver City's new retail plaza Platform.

The store will show off the company's sneakers in a creative way, with an innovative sneaker gallery. The gallery will show off LA fashion and history including iconic sneakers throughout the years in an exhibit entitled "The Greatest: Los Angeles." The shoes include Air Jordan 3/8 Retro Pack 'Kobe Bryant,' Air Force 1 'Mr. Cartoon,' Dunk Low Pro SB 'Diamond,' and more. The gallery will include 25 pairs total.

The physical space will also allow for customers to come in and learn through creative leaders. The pop-up will have sessions including streetwear designers and industry insiders. A few of these talents include Sophia Chang, Jimmy Gorecki, Cole Younger, Jason Mark, and more. These speakers will all host workshops at the pop-up in order to inspire and teach others in the industry.

“We’ve wanted to create a physical space like this for a long time, to inspire and bring people from different backgrounds together through their love of sneakers," Daishin Sugano, co-founder and CPO of GOAT, said in a statement.“We’re excited for the opportunity to share some of LA’s contributions to the sneaker community since 2000, and explore where the industry is headed to next.”