It was only a matter of time before the "millennial" generation would come to know famed entertainer Liberace, the original King of Bling®.


The Liberace Foundation for the Performing & Creative Arts (Liberace.org), in collaboration with unique sneaker manufacturer Kashi Kicks, now presents Liberace Kicks, the themed designer collection of "kicks" inspired by Liberace, the late entertainer known for his extravagance, showmanship, and over-the-top lifestyle.


Sneaker lovers, fans and hip-hoppers alike can 'step in the bling' with the Kashi Kicks' Liberace Collection, priced at $99 and available exclusively in Las Vegas for a limited time at the Liberace Museum store or online at Liberace.org.  The collection represents the brazen bling that Liberace is famously known for, capitalizing on some of the most amazing and outrageous costumes that Liberace wore on stage while performing as "Mr. Showmanship" for millions around the world during his 40 years of entertaining.  A portion of proceeds from every sale benefits the non-profit Liberace Foundation, which helps talented students pursue careers in the performing and creative arts through scholarship assistance. 


The principals of Kashi Kicks (www.kashikicks.com) were inspired to design the shoe collection following a 2006 visit to the Liberace Museum to view the Outside the Shoe Box exhibit, which showcased an array of designer shoes worn by Liberace throughout his career.  Alan Kashi, designer of Kashi Kicks in Pittsburgh, PA, has a background in jewelry design and is directly connected with hip-hop culture.  The company is known for their highly-decorated, detailed and dazzling sneakers coveted by the celebrity feet of George Clinton, Flava Flav, Dj Unk, Slim of 112, Cool from the producer duo Cool & Dre and Casey Hampton of the Steelers.  Kashi states, "With the introduction of this sneaker collection, Liberace's street credibility is absolutely bumped up a notch.  We previewed the shoes for the fashion world at MAGIC in Las Vegas this past August, and eventually they'll be sold around the world at specialty stores and foot-ware giants, even in destinations as far as way as Australia and Europe."  


Las Vegas based Fame Farm LLC, the Liberace Foundation's exclusive licensing agency owned by Michael Feder and Karan Feder, is actively involved in the strategic marketing of the Kashi Kicks' Liberace Collection. 


To purchase the shoes at the Liberace Museum, call for store hours at 702.798.5595, or visit at 1775 E. Tropicana Ave. at Spencer.  Also available for purchase online at Liberace.org.


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