Amira-Dior Traynham-Artis, 14, started designing shoes when she was 12.
Traynham-Artis began designing sneakers during the winter of 2021, after years of helping her mom decorate shoes for fun.Traynham-Cooper helped the then-preteen secure manufacturing with leather shoemakers in the Le Marche region of Italy.
The Gen Z fashionista partnered with men’s fashion label Gernie NYC to create stylish designs to be showcased as freebies for Oscars nominees.“I am very grateful for this opportunity,” said Traynham-Artis, who points to the vibrancy and artistry of heras her source of inspiration for Lane 1 designs. “The people in my community are like my family,” she chimed.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
An Oscar Win for Michelle Yeoh Would Be an Oscar Win for Asian Americans All OverAs the first Asian American actor to be nominated for Best Actress in 87 years, Yeoh’s win wouldn’t just be a win for her, but a win for us all.
Read more »
What to Expect From This Year’s Academy Awards. Who Will Win? But More Importantly, Who Will Lose?This week we’re breaking down who will be the big winners (and losers) at this year’s Academy Awards. Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott is joined by entertainment reporter Cameron Scheetz for a lively chat about the major Oscar categories. They ask the big questions, like: Will ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ be the big winner? Could Cate Blanchett really win her third Oscar? And the most shocking question of the them all: could ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ actually win Best Picture? Visit Newsweek.com to learn more about the podcasts we offer and to catch up on the latest news. While you’re there, subscribe to Newsweek’s ‘For the Culture newsletter. Follow H. Alan Scott on everything at HAlanScott. Follow today’s guest, Cameron Scheetz: https://twitter.com/cameronscheetz Purchase ‘Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears’: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/oscar-wars-michael-schulman?variant=40492710166562 Listen to H. Alan’s chat with the author of ‘Oscar Wars’ here: https://art19.com/shows/the-parting-shot/episodes/b6139801-8cf5-4867-9233-f1d7933ac54b
Read more »
Construction project disturbs Brooklyn community; residents, businesses want accountabilityA construction project in Brooklyn is designed to help commuters, but it has become a nightmare for some residents and businesses near it.
Read more »
Toxic fumes detected at popular Brooklyn shuffleboard club for past 2 yearsNew York state officials took a year to alert Gowanus Canal residents about toxic fumes rising into a building that houses the popular Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club in Brooklyn.
Read more »
Pete Davidson’s Brooklyn bachelor pad lists for rentLocated at 46 Old Fulton St., the comedian and actor’s secret penthouse can be yours for a cool $30,000 per month.
Read more »