EQUIHUA
Brenda Equihua is a dynamic artist, creative visionary, and trailblazing storyteller who has redefined the boundaries of style and craftsmanship through her brand, EQUIHUA. Her designs seamlessly blend artisanal techniques with contemporary aesthetics, resulting in pieces that are visually captivating and rich with stories of heritage, legacy, and authenticity.
Aleali May
Aleali May is an internationally regarded creative director, fashion and designer. She is known for her effortless fusion of streetwear and luxury.
She entered fashion by working in stores like Louis Vuitton and then Chicago's RSVP Gallery (owned by Virgil Abloh & Don C), in 2010. With her experience in style consulting and modeling, it has put her on the center of fashion week runways on behalf of Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci and more.
Aleali then became a celebrity image consultant, working with the likes of Kendrick Lamar , Lil Yachty, Jaden Smith, Kali Uchis and Wiz Khalifa amongst others.
As a designer, she has been able to partner with Jordan Brand, setting a historic precedent as the first woman to ever design and release a unisex sneaker. While being the second woman in Jordan Brand history, to release a sneaker. The collaboration would mark the first in an ongoing relationship with Aleali helping to relaunch Jordan Brand's entire women's department and designing six other iterations of Jordan sneakers to date.
In May of 2024, Aleali accepted the role as Creative Director of a new Lab-Diamond brand called GRWN Diamonds. Driving the design and evolution of GRWN's visual brand identity. Her creative prowess seamlessly extends into curating and crafting limited-edition co-branded capsule collections, promising an unparalleled artistic journey that defines the essence of modern luxury within the jewelry industry.
She has received a number of high-profile accolades in her impressive ascent: named HB100 (HypeBeast 100 highlights the best talents who've made remarkable contributions to the world of fashion and street culture). Most notable for some of her collaborations/ brand partnerships including but not limited to: Nike's Jordan Brand, Mattel's Barbie, Clarks Originals, Vanson Leathers, Kith Treats, and many more!
Screen Skinz
Screen Skinz is a minority-owned screen protector manufacturing company that has disrupted the screen protection industry. Their patented screen protectors elevate this commoditized product by featuring personalized designs or logos that are visible when the phone is off and disappear when the phone is on, without disrupting the screen view.
Founded by RaShaun Brown and Clay Canning in 2021, the duo aimed to create a simple yet impactful product that would resonate with everyone. They identified a significant opportunity in the market for screen protection with the added bonus of personalization, an area that hadn't seen much innovation.
RaShaun Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Screen Skinz
RaShaun Brown leads the day-to-day operations and partnerships for Screen Skinz. An Ohio native before relocating to Texas, RaShaun is a two-time graduate of Ohio University, where he earned both his undergraduate degree and master's degree in sports administration from the university's top-ranked sports business program.
RaShaun was immersed in sports business throughout his educational and early professional career. He served in roles at Russell Athletic, the BIG EAST Conference, and the 12th Man Foundation, where he raised capital to support Texas A&M Athletics.
His firsthand experience in sports and entrepreneurial mindset helped create the foundation for Screen Skinz, focusing on building a product alongside major sports brands to tap into fans' passion for sports and their teams. Screen Skinz isn't just selling screen protection; they are selling passion that protects your most important daily device.
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Signables
Signables was created for one reason and one reason only – to allow fans to collect memorabilia in an easy and fun way! We want everyone to be able to show off their team pride in an affordable, cool and innovative way.
Our mission is crystal clear: We're here to revolutionize the autograph game by delivering an authentic, ready-for-display sports collectible called a Signable!
Featuring your favorite professional football, soccer, and baseball stars, this patented product is a flat sport ball and features the athletes digital signature. It comes in a stand ready to display in your home, office, or fan cave. You can also leave it in the box and truly preserve this special collectible.
Lauren Cecchi, CEO and Founder, launched Signables in 2020 with a handful of licenses and the goal to spread Signables around the world. Each year gaining more licenses and creating more collectibles for fans, Signables has grown to design products for over 100 athletes and be sold in over 20 countries. Get your Signable today!
DISTORTEDD
Anhia Zaira Santana aka Distortedd is a Philly-born visual artist, illustrator and animator. Armed with a pen, a paintbrush, a canvas or a sketchpad, she creates her own original characters as well as twists on pop culture fixtures. She has showcased her talents digitally, being covered by esteemed outlets like Philadelphia Inquirer, Complex, Highsnobiety, Tumblr, Harper's Bazaar, Fader, Genius and The Source.
She has worked with brands like Reebok on an official sneaker collab, Topps, Mattel, Spotify, Foot Locker, Champs, Mountain Dew, adidas, Amazon Prime, Polaroid, Nike and Puma. She released her first collectible figurine in 2023. She has also produced music videos for notable musicians worldwide such as the legend, MF Doom.
NFL Capsule Overview
"My vision for this collection was to apply my creativity as an artist to the team mascots and logos through the lens of engineering and machinery. Each team has a collection of components (players) to execute a shared vision or task (win) with the precision of a well-oiled machine."
"The mascots for sports teams are very interesting to me. It's such a fun concept - specially animals, like the Eagles, their emotions from excitement to rage are fun to illustrate. When I think about sports, I see how passionate and emotional fans are during and after games about their teams. I love that raw emotion, it reminds me of how passionate people can be for whatever it is that brings them joy, as art does for me."
Blitz Champz
Blitz Champz is a fun and competitive card game for football fans ages 7 and up. Created by Adrienne Smith, Boston Renegades wide receiver, football advocate and spokesperson, and entrepreneur, Blitz Champz is a fast-paced, action-packed game perfect for kids, families, and friends. Blitz Champz also reinforces math skills for students in grades 3-8 and can be used as a math learning tool for schools, and at home for fun and family bonding time. The game features 100 vibrantly-illustrated playing cards characterizing a diverse lineup of male and female players. The Blitz Champz NFL Collection features eye-catching, stylized designs that capture the essence of each of the NFL's 32 teams. For more information, please visit www.blitzchampz.com.
Adrienne Smith
Adrienne Smith is the founder of Gridiron Queendom, a company dedicated to promoting and supporting women and girls around the world who play tackle and flag football. Adrienne and her work have been featured on Today, Forbes, and the iconic Gonna Need Milk ad campaign for the milk industry's Team Milk!
Adrienne is also the inventor of Blitz Champz, the award-winning football card game for ages 7 and up. Created in 2015, Adrienne developed Blitz Champz to bring the excitement and joy of football to kids and adults in a fun, action-packed way. Adrienne has hosted Blitz Champz events for NFL teams such as the Patriots, Steelers, Packers, and Seahawks. Additionally, she provides Blitz Champz Workshops to schools and youth groups as Biltz Champz can be used as a math learning tool that helps students in grades 3-8 improve their strategic thinking and mental math skills.
As an athlete, Adrienne is a five-time member of the U.S. women's national flag football team, having won three silver medals, and a two-time member of the U.S. women's national tackle football team, having won two gold medals. Adrienne currently plays wide receiver for the Boston Renegades with whom she has won six national championships. Adrienne is known as the "female Jerry Rice," currently holding the All-Time Receiving Yards record in the Women's Football Alliance (WFA).
Adrienne's professional career began in Japan, where she worked as a translator and Coordinator for International Relations for the Japanese Board of Education. During her two years in this position, Adrienne produced and co-hosted a local television show geared towards educating Japanese people about American culture. She earned her Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School in Media & Entertainment; and her Bachelor's degree in Japanese and Film, with a pre-med concentration, from Washington University in St. Louis. Adrienne is currently based in New York City.
STABLE GOODS
The S.T.A.B.L.E. Goods is a Black owned independent luxury luggage and bag brand. Founded in 2016 by Rashad Lyons. S.T.A.B.L.E. draws creative inspiration from the urban culture and use it as fuel for product development. This is the cornerstone of the brand.
"Our goal is to enhance functionality in products for the everyday person. Whether it's the avid traveler who is always on the go, the athlete who needs storage to pack away athletic shoes and gear, or the daily commuter who moves securely and in style"
Rashad Lyons
Rashad Khari Lyons is the founder of S.T.A.B.L.E. Goods, a luxury luggage and bag brand. Raised in California, Rashad also spent part of his childhood growing up in New York. Moving back and forth between coasts, Rashad was lucky enough to witness urban culture's growing influence on visual art, fashion, sneakers, music and professional sports. He has taken all these influences and poured them into his lifestyle and travel brand.
Since 2016, the brand has been featured in movies, placed at some of the biggest and most influential tradeshows and events, and Rashad has also owned and operated 3 different S.T.A.B.L.E. Goods retail locations since 2020.
"We are more than just a company that makes travel packs. We are the embodiment of the urban culture. Our creativity allows us to influence the world. We represent sports, luxury, travel, hip hop, fashion, sneakers, and life! We understand that urban culture is the most inspiring culture seen across all walks of life. That same inspiration is what fuels the creative process behind the products that this company will produce. WE ARE A LIFESTYLE BRAND.... This is S.T.A.B.L.E."
The S.T.A.B.L.E. Goods
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Hedley & Bennett
Hedley & Bennett makes pro-grade cooking essentials to inspire creativity and confidence in every kitchen. It all started with an apron - designed hand in hand with the industry's toughest testers of durability and function: top chefs. Led by founder Ellen Bennett, Hedley & Bennett is now a growing collection of practical, durable, and beautiful cooking gear designed to last you a lifetime of meals.
Ellen Marie Bennett, Founder & Chief Brand Officer of Hedley & Bennett
Ellen Bennett is the founder and Chief Brand Officer of Hedley & Bennett, a Los Angeles based kitchenware company. A multi-hyphenate, Ellen is also an acclaimed cook, designer, author, and mom. Half Mexican, half English, a passion for cooking led Ellen to Mexico City for culinary school at age 18. She returned to LA to cook professionally in some of the city's best kitchens, including two-Michelin starred restaurant Providence, where she realized there was ample room for improvement in the standard kitchen work wear. Starting with only $300, Hedley & Bennett launched with a single apron, reimagining the kitchen staple with professional grade quality that was also stylish. Now, the 8-figure company has grown beyond its beloved apron collection to revamp even more kitchen essentials with pro-grade knives, cutting boards, kitchen linens, and more. Bennett is also an esteemed author, her memoir _Dream First, Details Later _serves as a playbook for pursuing your dreams before you stop yourself.