Doctor d wayne edwards is one of the most prominent black designers in the footwar industry. His work has been designed for la gear, nike and eir jordan. In addition to his award winning work, he is also credited with paving the way for young black design talent to start their careers in the sneaker industry. When i entered the industry in 89, i was only the second black designer in the whole industry. And 20 years later, there was still a lack of diversity, and that became a calling card.
At 8 years old, Catherine Opie realized “that history is made within an image culture”—and here, she discusses her incredible life as a photographer driven by culture.