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Knowledge Is Currency: D'Wayne Edwards on Retail, Design, and Building the Only Design-Focused HBCU

DEC 8, 202544 MIN
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of Footwear

Knowledge Is Currency: D'Wayne Edwards on Retail, Design, and Building the Only Design-Focused HBCU

DEC 8, 202544 MIN

Description

In this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, hosts Robbie Falchi and Mike Guillory interview Dr. D'Wayne Edwards, a legendary sneaker designer and founder of Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design, a footwear design academy. They discuss the evolution of sneaker culture, the influence of athletes and pop culture on sneaker design, and the importance of authenticity in marketing. D'Wayne shares insights on the sneaker industry, advice for aspiring designers, and the significance of community engagement. The conversation also highlights the adidas Business Track initiative, which aims to bridge the gap between retail and sneaker design, emphasizing the value of knowledge and creativity in the industry.

More Info: https://www.plcdetroit.com/

SUPPORT THE SHOW:

Donate Through Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sneakerhistory

Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/nickengvall

Early Access, Exclusive Videos, and Content On Patreon: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistory

Subscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@sneakerhistory

Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xJFyWmWgza

If you are interested in advertising to our audience, contact us: [email protected]


CHECK OUT OUR OTHER SHOWS:

For the Formula 1 Fans - Exhaust Notes: https://exhaustnotes.fm

For the Fitted Hat Fans - Crown and Stitch: https://crownandstitch.com

For the Cars & Sneakers Fans - Cars & Kicks: https://carsxkicks.com

For the Creators & Creatives - Outside The Box: https://podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/outside-the-box-convos-with-creators/id1050172106


[Links contain affiliate links; we may receive a small commission if you purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]

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Our podcast is proudly...

Recorded on Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=sneakerhistory

Hosted & Distributed By Captivate: https://bit.ly/3j2muPb


GET IN TOUCH:

Robbie - [email protected]

Mike - [email protected]

Rohit - [email protected]

Nick - [email protected]


Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.



This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/