Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Presented in partnership with the Congressional Sneaker Caucus, this conversation and collections display celebrates sneaker culture and its role in the story of the American fashion industry. The event focuses on key pillars of the "Fashion at the Library" initiative: expression and industry.

Guest speakers:

• D'Wayne Edwards, Footwear Designer, PLC Detroit footwear design academy

• Sean Williams, Co-Founder, SOLEcial Studies sneaker education program

• Matt Priest, President of the Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA)

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/video-12193