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Rediscovering Brazilian Footwear

by Tanita Grayupdated on July 6, 2022July 5, 2022

Around 2008 – 2012’ish there was this Brazilian intervention in ready to wear fashion. Everything from swimsuits to high heels, flip flops and bikini wax toted the country destination of Beyoncé and Alicia Keys Carnival duet “Put It In A Love Song”. Do you remember? That all kind of went away for the most part as fashion trends always do. 

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Much Ado about Reebok

by Tanita Grayupdated on February 14, 2022February 14, 2022

For years the sneaker industry has been trying to hold on to an iconic brand (Reebok) whose success ran into the late 70’s flew into the 80’s with the Freestyle line

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Juneteenth 2020

by Tanita Grayupdated on June 21, 2020June 21, 2020

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.  

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What is The Fashion Industry Doing to Help People Dealing With the Health Crisis?

by Tanita Grayupdated on March 19, 2020March 19, 2020

Whether you’re an independent designer who has had their orders halted, or a freelance stylist unable to call in looks for an upcoming shoot – there’s an overwhelming question of what happens next? How do we move on from this?

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Kenneth Cole & Donna Karan’s Haiti Collab: Urban Zen

by Tanita Grayupdated on July 24, 2019July 24, 2019

Kenneth Cole & Donna Karan have created a high-end artisan collection that shows off the work of Haitian shoe-makers using insoles from Cole’s, Gentle Souls line.

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What Is Going On With Retail?

by Tanita Grayupdated on May 26, 2019May 26, 2019

In the past 5 years, we have seen a significant shift, or shall I say – decline – in the retail market with major retailers withdrawing out of the industry.

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Sneaker Dreams Come True

by Tanita Grayupdated on April 26, 2019April 24, 2019

PENSOLE Partners with Make-A-Wish foundation to campaign nine wishes through footwear design.

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Ethical & Sustainable Fashion with, Jemma Cotterrell.

by Tanita Grayupdated on March 5, 2019March 5, 2019

Ethical, Sustainable, Vegan Fashion is now the new norm and everyone and their grandmother is jumping on this bandwagon. Last month was the first launch of Vegan Fashion Week in Los Angeles, held at the Museum of Natural History – a venue to appreciate

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51/2 with D’Wayne Edwards

by Tanita Grayupdated on April 7, 2019February 15, 2019

D’wayne Ewards and his team over at Pensole not only launched the first AAFF, but received a $2million injection from Footlocker. So I had some questions.

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Paris Fashion Week – Recap

by Tanita Grayupdated on February 7, 2019February 7, 2019

Paris Fashion Week Homme A/W2019 collections

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Michael B. Jordan X COACH

by Tanita Grayupdated on January 2, 2019January 2, 2019

Michael B. Jordan will be the global face for COACH Mens. Today – the line has finally launched!

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NIKE goes after women, digital growth for 2019.

by Tanita Grayupdated on May 5, 2021December 23, 2018

Nike goes after women and digital growth

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JEMS – Excellerating Sneaker Manufacturing In The United States

It’s really an opportunity to change some lives.

DR. D’WAYNE EDWARDS

A Plan Laid All Out

Dr. D’Wayne Edwards has a passion for moving the shoe industry forward. 

Edward’s drive comes from spending countless years in the footwear industry and seeing the absence of Black leadership roles in and outside of design as well as recognition. He saw Black creatives, not just as talent, but as part of the fashion supply chain.

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The fashion industry waste problem is caused by us creative people and we need to think about how we will live in the future. It has to be part of our lifestyle. And means not everyone can be a "designer". We think of being a designer as outward esthetics only. We need to change that.

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