Jaden Smith joined Joe La Puma at Complex's Sneaker Shopping in LA. Jaden discussed his style heroes, including Poseidon, Picasso, and Steven Spielberg, and how they influenced his freedom of expression in fashion. He also talked about his custom shoes, which mixed and matched silhouettes, and how they went viral on the internet.
Jaden then spoke about his water initiative, "Just Water," and his charity work. He mentioned his collaboration with YouTube and the 501c3 organization, and how all profits from his hoodie sales go to charity.
Evans Clark, project manager of the Refresh Spot on Skid Row, joined the conversation, discussing the community-driven project that provides showers, laundry, and office space for people in need. Jaden and Evans partnered to donate 300 pairs of sneakers to the Refresh Spot, which will be given to those who need them.
The conversation highlighted Jaden's commitment to giving back to the community and using his platform to make a positive impact.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Jaden Smith is a multi-platinum rapper, actor, and activist.
2. The conversation is taking place at Soul Stage in LA.
3. Jaden Smith's style heroes include Poseidon, Picasso, Steven Spielberg, and Tyler the Creator.
4. Jaden Smith created custom shoes that mixed and matched silhouettes, which made news on the internet.
5. He wore the shoes for a long time until they were worn out.
6. Jaden Smith went to Maine to learn about sneaker design at the New Balance school.
7. He saw a photo shoot of Zendaya wearing his Vision Racer shoes, which made him happy.
8. Tierra Whack was texting Jaden Smith about getting shoes.
9. Jaden Smith has a water initiative and has installed water boxes in various locations, including LA.
10. He has a 501c3 organization that aims to give back to the community.
11. The hoodie Jaden Smith was wearing is completely going towards the 501c3 to continue giving back to the community.
12. Jaden Smith's goal is to create products that help people live and make the world a better place.
13. He wants to use his platform to make a positive impact.
14. Jaden Smith's shoes are made from leftover materials, making them sustainable.
15. He wants to disrupt the sneaker culture by making shoes that are not only stylish but also sustainable.
16. Jaden Smith's dad, Will Smith, was also a disrupter in the sneaker culture.
17. Omar Rambert, who works with Jaden Smith, was also Will Smith's stylist on Fresh Prince.
18. Evans Clark is the project manager of HHCLA's The Refresh Spot on Skid Row.
19. The Refresh Spot is a community-driven project that offers showers, laundry, and office space to people in need.
20. Jaden Smith and Evans Clark are collaborating to donate 300 pairs of sneakers to people on Skid Row.
21. The sneakers will be handed out to those who need them, and the rest will be put aside for future distribution.
22. The Refresh Spot also offers a sense of community and protection to people on Skid Row.