bit of a closer look at sneaker culture and its community. $80 billion has never looked this good. sneakers are a massive global industry, set to jump over the $100 billion mark in a few years. definitely a classic shoe. reporter: and whether you re chasing michael jordan s ones or kanye west s yeezies or something totally original, one of the top stores in the world is wish in atlanta. down to the sneaker room. where the magic happens. reporter: it s also up with of the few to be owned by a woman, founder and owner, lauren amos. reporter: what does it say about our society that the sneaker industry has become booming business? it says that our society is finally looking at places that are worth looking. there s so much amazing culture and creativity that s coming out of sneakers that people are finally paying attention. it s become high fashion.
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The Definitive Guide to Women-Owned Sneaker Stores: Honors Week
The Definitive Guide to Sneaker Stores Owned by Women
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Highsnobiety’s Honors Week is a celebration of the women particularly those who are trans and BIPOC who have pushed our culture forward. During the time period commonly known as “Women’s History Month,” we’ve tapped six guest curators to go deep on the issues they care about and to spotlight their favorite women and nonbinary creators for a week of interviews, curated content, and conversations.
How we buy sneakers is changing, but brick-and-mortar stores are still crucial industry pillars. Not only do they bring together the community, nurture the culture, and act as an authoritative mediating force between brands and consumers, but they are also a gateway into sneaker culture and a stepping stone for many that go on to work in the industry.
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What makes Atlanta so sacred? It s long been a hub for anything and everything that matters music, art, films, and certainly, as recent current events will attest, politics. But now, perhaps due to the spotlight on politics, people are paying attention to the city s unlimited potential and the supremely talented people who live there.
One such person is Dr. Joycelyn Wilson, the assistant professor of hip-hop studies and digital media at Georgia Tech s Ivan Allen College, who wrote an essay for March issue describing Atlanta s rich history and cultural significance, especially for the Black community. Atlanta, like Wakanda, is a special place for Black Americans, she writes. The difference is there are parts of the mecca mythology that