Daniel Shaw - Footwear Innovator | Building Iconic Brands and Projects from Brooklyn to Vietnam Empowering Businesses with 25+ Years of Industry Expertise.
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Daniel’s Bio
My journey in the fashion industry began in 1992 with Walkerwear in New York City.
Over the years, I gained invaluable experience working with renowned brands such as Maurice Malone, P-H-A-T Farm, and others before launching my own brand, Pure Players, in the late 90s and early 2000s.
I went on to establish 1020 Blues and secured licensing deals with major companies like Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Remy Martin, and Nayak.
I also developed TRPL, a brand deeply connected to the hip-hop scene, collaborating with many prominent rappers.
My career has taken me across the globe, including eight years in China, where I focused on footwear and clothing manufacturing.
For the past four years, I've been based in Vietnam, where we're expanding our operations.
We're planning to open facilities and freestanding retail shops that not only offer apparel but also contribute to re-gentrifying local neighborhoods.
Our most recent and exciting venture is the launch of Soul Alley, a brand that embodies the fusion of cultures and the spirit of innovation that has driven my career.
We talked about the following and other items
- Early Career in Fashion and Business
- Transition to Asia and Business Expansion
- Life in Vietnam and Business Insights
- Challenges and Opportunities in the Footwear Industry
- Cultural Exchange and Business Strategies
- Reflections on Hip Hop and Cultural Influence
- Future of Business and Technology
- Factory Visit and Production Challenges
- Global Fashion Trends and IP Theft
- Design Process and Market Dynamics
- Sustainability and Textile Waste
- Affordability and Market Strategy
- Opening a Factory in Vietnam
- Quality Control and Market Trust
- Finding Customers and Building a Brand
- Innovation and Manufacturing
- Personal Growth and Influence
- Future of Vietnam and Personal Goals
- Travel and Luggage Preferences
- Cultural Awareness and Social Responsibility
- Personal Reflections and Social Observations
- Daily Routine and Efficiency
- Advice and Final Thoughts
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Daniel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielshaw-footwearspecialist/
Daniel’s Advice
Don't ever let anybody tell you you can't do something. I'm using myself as a guinea pig to that, because I came from Brooklyn. Grew up in the 90s. I lived in Vietnam, China, Korea, several other places and countries. If you asked 100 people, they would have told you that this wasn't supposed to happen. So the journey, the destination is unknown. The journey is fucking dope. I'm staying on it, rocking it until the wheels fall off. You know, life is good. Life is good.
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