Building Community Through Athletics & Design: Terrance Diggs of D17

Join host Bryan the Botanist as he sits down with Terrence Diggs, the visionary founder of D17 Clothing and ASICS ambassador, in this exciting episode of Sneaker Impact News. Terrence opens up about his journey from a tech and arts-influenced upbringing in Baltimore to becoming a successful designer and entrepreneur. Learn about his inspiration from family history, passion for sneakers, and how he has seamlessly integrated fashion, athletics, and community in the D17 brand. Discover insights into his current projects with major brands, future goals like participating in the Baltimore Running Festival, and personal self-care routines through running. Terrence also shares his entrepreneurial mindset, strategic thinking, and collaboration efforts while giving shout-outs to friends and partners. Dive deep into the psychology of sneaker culture, creative branding, and sustainability initiatives impacting the industry in this compelling episode.

00:00 Welcome to Sneaker Impact News
00:02 Meet Terrence Diggs: Founder of D17 Clothing
01:37 Terrence's Background and Family Influence
03:00 The Birth of D17 Clothing
03:36 Terrence's Journey in Sneaker and Fashion Industry
07:13 D17's Mission: Athletics, Design, and Community
09:38 Running Clubs and Community Engagement
13:56 Partnerships and Future Plans
24:14 Sustainability and Sneaker Impact
37:18 The Psychology of Sneaker Culture
43:29 Innovative Recycling Ideas
46:57 Fashion and Footwear Favorites
55:40 Running and Training Insights
56:00 Baltimore Lifestyle and Hobbies
57:19 Health and Safety Tips
58:25 Upcoming Races and Goals
01:05:02 Business and Personal Growth
01:11:48 Closing Thoughts and Shoutouts

Stay Connected & Learn More

Follow @d17clothing and @d17running
Visit terrancediggs.com
d17clothing.com
d17.run
Email [email protected]