Pensole Lewis

Zoom Info Session coming to a city near you. If you’re an apparel brand in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, DMV, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, or Philadelphia and you’re interested in Threaded by PLC, Join us for a Zoom info session tailored to your city, where our industry experts will answer all your questions about the program. Check for your city’s info session date and time! https://lnkd.in/gnjAjnSs

Is Your Brand Ready for Retail Success? Join the THREADED by PLC Sessions to Find Out! We've partnered up again with Foot Locker LEED’s Initiative for the next set of THREADED by PLC sessions. We’re hosting 8 virtual sessions to help business owners unlock industry insights and gain knowledge for creating a successful brand. At this year’s BFF, the brand owners from Threaded's first cohort took the stage to share the real lessons behind retail success. It’s not always sunshine and rainbows, but for those ready to take on the challenges and truly master the art of entrepreneurship, now's your chance. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gYqBd-je

Flashing back to last year's month of design, PLC curated a space for Detroit creatives. Workshops, panel discussions, and community rounded out our approach. We're back for Year 2! and this year we're welcoming Detroit to our campus. Join us for THREADED presented by PLC Detroit and Foot Locker as we continue the LEED (Leading Education and Economic Development) initiative. If you know of high school students interested in industry knowledge?and insight?from professionals that have done the work - look no further.?Thanks to our partners this event is free, but participants must register. You can register here: https://lnkd.in/g8h9HPPM

Every decision you make today shapes the path of your journey, turning your daily routine into an adventure defined by choices. PLC Detroit & Wolverine Worldwide brands believe in your limitless potential, recognizing that every step you take—whether on your daily commute or in your design process—leads you toward a unique destination. Last year, we hit the streets to ask people what defines their urban adventure. This year, we’re taking it a step further challenging you to design what's needed to amplify this adventure. Your decisions today will not only shape your own journey but also elevate the experiences of others. Join us in creating the next chapter of urban exploration. Apply today and be a part of designing the future. www.plcdetroit.com/www2024

Every decision you make today shapes the path of your journey, turning your daily routine into an adventure defined by choices. PLC Detroit & Wolverine Worldwide brands believe in your limitless potential, recognizing that every step you take—whether on your daily commute or in your design process—leads you toward a unique destination. Last year, we hit the streets to ask people what defines their urban adventure. This year, we’re taking it a step further—challenging you to design what's needed to amplify this adventure. Your decisions today will not only shape your own journey but also elevate the experiences of others. Join us in creating the next chapter of urban exploration. Apply today and be a part of designing the future. www.plcdetroit.com/www2024

Join the design team shaping the next WNBA team logo and visual identity. Applications are now open.?Apply here: (https://lnkd.in/ghRVvYim)

At PLC Detroit, we embody relentless optimism and unwavering belief. We’re seeking our next class of innovators who are ready to be All.IN. Can you bring your ideas to life through color, materials, or footwear design? Do you believe in the power of creation? If so, join us for a transformative 4-week experience centered on “learning by doing.” Unleash your creativity, express yourself freely, and produce the extraordinary. Link to apply:

LUXURY. TECHNOLOGY. CRAFTSMANSHIP As PLC Detroit continues its philosophy of learn by doing, we’re continuing our partnership with the Capri Holdings Foundation for the advancement of diversity in the fashion industry. In this course you will leverage the future of technology while embracing craftsmanship in design by creating a design language and strategy that aligns with current marketplace trends and consumer behavior and needs. Participation in the program does not guarantee eligibility or acceptance for an internship with The Capri Holdings Foundation or Capri Holdings Limited.?The Capri Holdings Foundation reserves the right to offer any internship at its sole and absolute discretion. https://lnkd.in/gizC7_P4

Yesterday, we honored the Jackie Robinson of Footwear Design, Wilson Smith III, with the opening of his very own Footwear Design Stu/deo. What better way to honor him than with the studio opening on the first day of the Future Sole Program, where the next generation of designers across HBCUs will unleash their abilities within that very room. This is what you call an intergenerational transfer. Thank you, WSIII, for BEING YOU no matter what room you're in. Special shout out to PLC Detroit Alum and designer of the space, Angel Buckens, and to the dope muralist, Anthony Reed, for capturing the essence of Wilson in art form. Photo Cred: John Howard

Today it was an honor to witness the dedication of the Willson Smith III Footwear Design Studio at HBCU, Pensole Lewis in Detroit Michigan. Hundreds of people from PLC Detroit and Nike along with students from the Future Sole program and Wilson's family gathered (in-person and virtually) to commemorate the space honoring the industry's first Black footwear designer. Wilson Smith, your contributions have paved the way as many 'firsts' and this studio is a physical manifestation of your lifetime commitment to empowering next gen creatives and athletes. For the last 3 years I have had the privilege of working side by side with you and have gleaned a few important nuggets— Empathy is our greatest human potential. Small consistent acts [of kindness, mentorship, gratitude, optimism, care] built over a lifetime can make a huge impact. Put people first. The work second. Greatness will follow. Thank you for being you. Your gratitude and joy is infectious. Congratulations Wilson Smith, Athony Reed, Angel Buckens, Dr. D'Wayne Edwards and the entire team at Pensole Lewis . The future that's being created is nothing less than extraordinary. Thank you to Nike teammates who contributed to today's celebration—Kizmet Mills, Brett Brown, Andrew Croll, Dejene Taye, ronnie Wright, Angela Snow, Gregory Rouf, Crysta Glen, Ria Daniels, Alisa Wilbon, Larry Gibbs, Keyana Thompson-Shaw, Sarah Hallal, Risa Beck, Edmond Holmes, Javier Lopez, Tiffany V., Matt Williams, John Hall, Wade Lamar Ray, Felicia Turrentine Wasson, Karol Collymore (she/her), Jason Mayden, Tobie Hatfield, Tinker Hatfield, Howard H. White