Jim's is going to be the first black owned footwear factory in the United States. The company will provide young aspiring black designers an opportunity to create their own brands and see them come to fruition. Dwayne, thank you for making so much work that matters. Thank you for joining me today on Design Matters.
Over the course of his storied career as a designer and educator, Dr. D’Wayne Edwards has created more than 500 footwear styles for premier entertainers such as Tupac, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, and Notorious B.I.G. His designs have been worn in six Olympics and graced all MLB, NFL, and NBA stadiums. He joins to talk about his remarkable career and current role as President of Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design.