TEAM UNDEFEATED
Roster: Zia Ahmad, Clifford Charles, Andrew Parks, Lindsey Johnson (CMF)
By this point, you’ve more than likely already read about what’s happened today, but what you might now know is who everyone is. Honestly, with 30 people working in three spaces, I don’t know everyone either. But what I can do is introduce you to team Undefeated:
Our team consists of: Me (Zia), Clifford and Andrew.
I’ll start with myself. I was born and raised in San Francisco, California, and I am currently going to school at Academy Art University. I’ve loved sneakers my whole life, and have had several other jobs, but there is something about shoes that really peaks my interest, and creativity! I know I told you a little of what my project is about in the last diary, but here’s where I’m at now:
My consumer is a rugged, rough guy, looking for a cross trainer to help build his agility. What I’ve been finding a lot of inspiration from is G Shock watches, how they are light and agile, but tough and super durable. Their patent cushioning shock prevention system has the possibility to match up really well with a durable, well-cushioned cross trainer that can help build speed and agility.
Question of the day: Yo, Andrew? Did those come like that, or did you have to buy two pair?– Zia Ahmad
What’s up? I’m Andrew, I’m 24 years old, and I’m from Cincinnati, Ohio. I’ve been into art and sneakers for the majority of my life. I spent 3 years in the DAAP program at the University of Cincinnati, where I really discovered the opportunity to mesh my passion for art/design and sneakers, and pursue a career in footwear design. I look forward to starting my own street wear brand in the near future. Pensole is giving me a new outlook on the design process, which in turn is already molding me into a more well-rounded designer.
For my project with UNDFTD I am doing a lifestyle boxing shoe, inspired by the Everlast 1910 glove, a staple in the Everlast/boxing history. UNDFTD is built on a “Sport is War” mantra, and boxing is deeply rooted in their DNA. I am telling the story of Mike Tyson’s comeback from the years 1990-1996, with a capsule collection for UNDFTD, collaborating with Everlast, the gloves Mike wore his entire career.
Andrew Parks Clifford is a bit busy at the moment, but you’ll meet him soon enough!– Andrew Parks
