Happy Friday Obots! Today's featured designers: Shane & Shawn Ward Many twins spend a lifetime trying to foster an identity separate from their siblings. That may never have been the goal for Shane and Shawn Ward, but as one spent his days designing for Adidas, and the other traded stocks on Wall Street, it would have been an easy inference to make. … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African-American Shoe Designers
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Monday Open Thread: Historic Pop Culture Moments
Good Morning POU! We're revisiting some important pop culture moments! This week we'll highlight moments in pop culture where the influence of African-Americans reign paramount. Actually every single aspect of pop culture in this country is influenced by us! We'll just shine a light on 6 big ones that changed art, film, music and fashion forever. The story of the … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Historic Pop Culture Moments
Saturday Open Thread: Shoe Designers!!
Yevrah shoes is a family affair for Steve Harvey and his wife, Marjorie. It’s a brand founded by their son Jason; it also doesn’t hurt that their name is attached to it quite literally: “Yevrah” is “Harvey” spelled in reverse. Shoerazzi.com interviewed the Atlanta-based designers to learn about the influence and inspiration of this up-and-coming brand. How was Yevrah … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Shoe Designers!!
Friday Open Thread: Shoe Designers!!
TGIF POU! After working in one of the British Virgin Islands’ biggest law firms for five years, Athina Jack of Tortola took a bold step, moved to New York and has been crafting her signature-style shoes among some of the world’s most prestigious designers ever since. Now known throughout the fashion world as Stella Maze, featuring the Stella Hues collection with their … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Shoe Designers!!
Thursday Open Thread: Shoe Designers!!
Happy day before Friday POU! Today we're spotlighting the fabulous Kendall Reynolds of Kendall Miles Designs. Combining avant-garde construction methods while maintaining a timeless, classic look, Kendall Reynolds is the must-know shoe designer behind Kendall Miles Designs. Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, she is currently a senior at the University of … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Shoe Designers!!