Building Community Through Sneakers - Trinidad James Interview

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Mike Guillory sits down with Trinidad James, a multifaceted artist and sneaker collaborator. They discuss Trinidad's journey in the sneaker culture, the importance of authenticity, and how he aims to bring value to the community through his brand, Homework. Trinidad shares insights on the creative process behind his sneaker collaborations, the significance of research in design, and the evolving landscape of sneaker culture. He emphasizes the need for inclusivity and empowerment within the community, while also looking forward to future ventures in food and fashion.Support The ShowWatch Full Episodes on Patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/sneakerhistoryBuy me a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickengvallDonate Through Venmo 👉 https://venmo.com/u/sneakerhistoryBuy Some Merch 👉 https://retrospect.shop/Join our Discord Community 👉 https://discord.gg/xJFyWmWgzaChapters00:00 Introduction to Trinidad James02:57 The Value of Community and Individualism05:52 Building a Brand and Giving Back08:54 Authenticity in the Industry11:57 The Importance of Research and Storytelling14:57 Collaboration with Saucony and Design Philosophy18:07 Fashion Influences and Streetwear vs. High Fashion23:53 The Formula of Streetwear26:10 Confidence in Streetwear28:50 The Journey of Trinidad James30:49 Future Ventures in Food32:01 Transitioning to Hosting34:48 The Dynamic of Sneaker Culture38:23 The Current State of Sneaker Culture43:29 The Future of Sneaker Design—–––– Check out our other shows: —––––For the Formula 1 Fans --> Exhaust Notes: https://exhaustnotes.fmFor the Fitted Hat Fans --> Crown and Stitch: https://crownandstitch.comFor the Cars & Sneakers Fans --> Cars & Kicks: https://carsxkicks.comFor the Creators --------> Outside The Box: https://podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/outside-the-box-convos-with-creators/id1050172106—–––– EXCLUSIVE DEALS FOR YOU FROM OUR PARTNERS —––––[Links contain affiliate links, we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––Our podcast is proudly...Livestreamed with StreamYard: https://streamyard.com?pal=6514386237915136Recorded on Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=sneakerhistoryDistributed By Captivate: https://bit.ly/3j2muPbGet in Touch: Robbie - [email protected] - [email protected] - [email protected] - [email protected] advertising inquiries: [email protected]: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/