A.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. announced opening the first U.S. Culture Kings flagship store at The Forum Shops at Caesars, a Simon Property in Las Vegas, NV, on November 5.

The 14,000-square-foot retail store includes a recording studio, a 75-foot hat wall, live DJ performances, in-store activations, including Holy Grail arcades, and a half-basketball Sharp Shooter challenge.

The location sells 18 international brands designed by Culture Kings, including Carré, Goat Crew, Saint Morta, and 60 third parties.

“It has always been my vision to launch stores in the U.S., and there is no better city than Las Vegas,” said Simon Beard, CEO and co-founder, Culture Kings. “The Culture Kings Las Vegas flagship store captures our signature ‘retailtainment’ ethos and enables us to share the ultimate Culture Kings brand experience with our American audience. I’m confident that this one-of-a-kind retail concept will drive growth in-store and online and accelerate our brand awareness in the U.S.”

“This is a pivotal moment for Culture Kings,” said Jill Ramsey, CEO, a.k.a. Brands. “Consumers are interacting with brands on a different level, and Culture Kings is transforming traditional retail into an unforgettable, immersive experience that can’t be replicated. I’m excited to watch the brand take off in the U.S. and globally.”

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