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Dr. D’Wayne Edwards Joins Shoes That Fit Advisory Board
The nonprofit provides children in need with new athletic shoes to attend school.
D’Wayne Edwards Discusses Vision for America’s First Black-Owned Footwear Factory
With JEMS by Pensole production starting next month, the first shoes out of the New England factory will…
DSW and Pensole Partner to Open First Black-Owned Shoe Factory in U.S.
Edwards, a longtime advocate for diverse representation and opportunity in the sneaker industry, said this…
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Vans Owner Aiming for Total Gender Parity in Leadership
VF Corp said it is on track to see women in half of the roles at director-level and above by 2030.
How FNAA Person of the Year Dr. D’Wayne Edwards Is Revolutionizing the Education Field for Young Black Designers
Footwear and apparel are just the beginning for the founder of Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design.
DSW Parent Invests $2M in First Black-Owned Footwear Factory in US
The spending will bring graduate students' designs to DSW stores with the goal of launching Black designers'…
Timberland, Vans and The North Face Offer ‘Pathway’ for Diverse Footwear Designers
VF's stable of household-name brands is attempting to elevate the perspectives of designers of color through…
VF Announces Sweeping Diversity and Inclusion Goals
By 2030, VF aspires to see Black, indigenous and people of color represent one-quarter of the company.
Why Diversity at Footwear Brands is Good for Business
In recent months, the fashion industry has taken a keen interest in promoting diversity and inclusion.
Foot Locker to Funnel $200 Million into Black-Owned Businesses, Communities
"We recognize that black culture plays a pivotal role in shaping sneaker culture," Foot Locker CEO Richard…
Allbirds and Pensole Want Designers to Rethink Footwear Materials
Pensole wants to reshape how aspiring designers view sustainability, founder D'Wayne Edwards said.
How a Partnership Between Allbirds and Pensole Academy Will Help Create the Next Generation of Sustainable Fashion Designers
Sustainability has catapulted to the top of the fashion industry's agenda — here's how the next generation…
Vibram Inks Deal With Pensole Academy to Fuel Innovation
Vibram's latest partnership could mean an expansion in rubber outsole innovation for footwear.
Pensole Academy Expand Sneaker Talent Pipeline with Online Courses
Pensole Academy will now offer online courses through a new partnership with Yellowbrick.
Pensole and Yellowbrick Partner to Educate Next Generation of Shoe and Apparel Leaders
Would-be shoe and apparel designers can tap into educational resources from these innovative organizations.