Gems stands for the John Ernest Matt Zelliger studio. 1883. He was a cobbler and he made shoes in Len, Massachusetts. The factory is being constructed now. We will have our grand opening March 20th on the 100th, 140th anniversary of him receiving his patent.
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.