YOUR JOURNEY TO BECOME A BLACKLIGHT BEGINS HERE
Coming soon
Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design is partnering with Carhartt to bring you an immersive hands-on class experience to teach aspiring designers the knowledge and skills they need to excel in the industry. At the conclusion of the class, a select number of students will be chosen for an exclusive internship opportunity with Carhartt.
Details
Class Date: May 2 – June 3
Location: On-Campus
Departments:
- Footwear Design
- Apparel Design
- Color & Materials Design
Tuition: TBD
Threaded by PLC
Are you an entrepreneur building your apparel brand the independent way? THREADED by PLC x Foot Locker is back! With only 14 exclusive seats available, we’re looking for those who are serious about their brand and have the work to show for it. We believe all independent creatives are threaded together by the passion to share their unique story with the world. Our mission is to create a community of brands, reviving regional taste and style. This program provides mentorship and resources, offering selected brands the chance to be sold online at Foot Locker.
*Participation in this accelerator program does not guarantee that your brand will be selected for sale online at Foot Locker. Foot Locker reserves the right to make decisions regarding brand selection at their sole discretion*
Details
Application Deadline: Monday, December 8 11:59 PM EST
Class Dates: January 13 – February 14; 8- virtual sessions & final presentation. You’ll present your concepts to PLC, Foot Locker, and industry experts for a chance to have your brand sold online at Foot Locker.
Location: Virtual
Program Pathway: Entrepreneurship
Eligibility:
- Adults 18+
- If you have an apparel brand located in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, DMV, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, or Philadelphia, you’re invited to apply!
Program Benefits:
Access to Resources and Mentorship: Gain valuable resources from Foot Locker and PLC, coupled with expert mentorship to help validate your brand and design ideas.
Networking Opportunities: Engage with industry experts and peers to expand your network, enhancing your brand’s visibility and exposure.
Strategic Growth Support: Learn essential business strategies for the apparel and footwear industry, receive tailored advice for maximizing retail growth, and access tools to effectively build your brand.
Increase Brand Equity: Validate your brand ideas while increasing your customer base and overall brand equity through targeted insights and resources.
Winners Outcome:
- A pop up experience
- Collaboration with Foot Locker
- In store pop-up launch/activation
- Brand photo shoot
- Winning design sold on Foot Locker’s online site.
*Threaded by PLC is a program of the legal entity Lewis College of Business*
