House Of Vans Detroit

House Of Vans Detroit

Monday, January 28, 2019

House of Vans this past weekend, Vans took over Jefferson School and had a weekend full of live music, art, skate boarding, an indoor street market and workshops. This was a really cool way to see the community come together under one roof and gave me an opportunity to look at some local vendors I haven't had a chance to check out yet! 

It was also really cool to see people skateboarding around in the gym. I've always been too afraid to get on a skateboard myself, but some of these kids out there skateboarding made it look so effortless and easy (even though I know it isn't)! It was also so sweet watching some of the older skaters help out the younger skaters, really showcasing the community aspect I mentioned previously. 

If this event is coming to a city near you, I highly encourage you to check it out! It showcases the community with all the local artists and vendors within the city, but also has artwork from the company. Here's the link to the House of Vans website to see if it'll be in your city next!

Love from Detroit, 

                          Marisa Quinn xo

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About the Detroit Socialite

About the Detroit Socialite

Friday, January 11, 2019

I remember growing up and being so infatuated with this city, getting goose bumps whenever I could see the Ren Cen skyline pulling into view. I remember going to Eastern Market when I was six years old. I remember going to Belle Isle to feed deer during the winter months when I was young. I remember seeing the rugged state Detroit was in, and yet still finding beauty in this city. Since then, Detroit has been turning heads as it rebuilds itself into its new found glory and I'm beyond ecstatic to see where this rebuild and new growth takes the city.

As a native returned home after 3 years of being away, I'm in complete awe at everything this city has to offer. Every time I head downtown (more frequent than I care to admit) there's a new place to explore as well as many hidden gems to revisit each visit. Watching this city rebuild itself over my lifetime has been such a cool experience, an experience I hope to share with all of you.

The Detroit Socialite plans to encompass the style and spirit of Detroit. From eats, to fashion, to city life, The Detroit Socialite plans to showcase the best of Detroit, as well as offer insight on what this city has to offer each person it inhabits. 

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