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On TheStockroom today, we’re joined by our good friend Qasim, the Founder of Trading Desk, a curated streetwear store who recently partnered with AI tech firm Responsible. Eman & Michael got into the details of the partnership as well as a look into Qasim’s back story and how they uniquely benefited from the rise of the brand, Corteiz, as they took the initiative to buy into the brand early and subsequently reaped the dividends. 

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00:00 - Introducing Qasim, Founder of Trading Desk!
03:46 - What’s On Foot?
09:41 - Qasim on studying Economics At LSE, & how it’s impacted his view vn sales
10:55 - Growing ip in Manchester & his Mum’s influence on his taste
18:55 - How did Trading Desk start, and how did they go about acquiring product?
30:22 - When did Trading Desk realise selling the business could be the next move?
32:18 - The process of being acquired by AI Tech Firm, Responsible
41:31 - How important is tourism to stores in Soho?
44:39 - How much did Corteiz’ brand growth impact Trading Desk? & The importance of Corteiz having a physical store
51:51 - What are the pro’s and cons of having a physical store?
57:49 - How do you decide what to buy?
1:03:20 - What’s been the biggest day of sales?
1:12:07 - Qasim’s Prada Cups and building confidence while exploring fashion
1:18:00 - Personal style and the merging of streetwear and luxury
1:33:06 - Qasim signs TheStockroom Force 1
1:40:00 - What does the future look like for Trading Desk & Klekt joining the party
1:47:07 - Should Corteiz take over the Supreme store?

#fashion #ai #branding

Today TheStockroom is joined by Beatrice Domond, Pro Skater, Vans Collaborator and the first black woman to sign for Supreme’s skate team!In this conversation Michael and Eman speak about Beatrice’s unique journey, how her love for sports made her realise her love for skating, being a regular collaborator of Vans and her recent launch event that took place in London for her zine “OUT OF TOUCH”! Follow Beatrice Domond: https://www.instagram.com/beatricedomondFollow TheStockroom: https://www.instagram.com/thestockroompodFollow our personal platforms too from left to right:Eman: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1showBolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebearCHAPTERS00:00 - Introducing Beatrice Domond Pro Skater & Vans Collaborator01:14 - Beatrice Talks On The Skate Community & Her Relationship With London07:05 - Beatrice Journey Into Sports & Becoming A Skater13:05 - How Did Her Vans Collab Come About? & When Did Beatrice Realise She Was A Brand In The Skating Space 16:35 - The Vans Resurgence!19:30 - How It Feels Being The First Black Woman To Skate For Supreme & Working With The Next Gen21:38 - What’s The Process of Designing A Vans Collab?24:20 - Beatrice Had A Relationship With Supreme Long Before She Joined Their Skate Team29:58 - Who Inspired Beatrice Growing Up?31:40 - About Beatrice’s Zine “OUT OF TOUCH”34:29 - Skating In Brooklyn Bridge & The Architecture of Skateboarding38:36 - Skateboarders Invented The Fit Pic & Luxury Fashion Adopting Skate Culture Again45:50 - A Time Beatrice Fell Out Of Love With Skating48:00 - What’s The Process Of Becoming A Pro Skater?57:50 - Is There An 8th Vans x Beatrice Shoe On The Way?1:07:00 - Beatrice Designed Clothes For FA and Supreme1:09:43 - Beatrice Signs TheStockroom Air Force 1 & Her Closing Thoughts

Episode 115 of TheStockroom is live and it’s only right we give kudos to Vans who had a really strong 2025! With their Vans Old Skool Souvenirs stealing the show as it drew reference from the ‘On The Pavements’ Chanel Grafitti Bag and their collaborations with the likes of Satoshi Nakamoto, Gallery Dept, OurMotherlan and more releasing, they made sure the people felt their presence in a way that they haven’t for a while!

Within fashion we’re seeing an overall shift away from marketing to the individual and a return to marketing to families. Bolu, Michael and Eman explore what this could mean for the future as KITH Kids (especially with the KITH London store opening), FRGMNT MINI and Lululemon shift their attention to the next generation. And of course we couldn’t ignore Steph Curry and his fashion free agency so for all that and more make sure you tap in!

#fashion #lifestyle

Wales Bonner took over the headlines in October as it was announced that she was being made the Creative Director of Hermes Menswear, a role held by her predecessor for 37 years! What does this mean for Hermes? What can we expect from Wales Bonner as she brings her point of view to this legacy brand.

Bolu, Eman and Michael also speak about the newly announced partnership between Nike and Palace, as brands are gearing up for the World Cup, could this acquisition set Nike up in the best way possible or could Adidas have something up their sleeve? And what does Manor Place, the new hub created by Nike and Palace, in South London, mean for the community? For all this and more, make sure to tap in to today’s episode!
#walesbonner #fashion #podcast
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro & Bolu’s Live From DXB
05:29 - What’s on Foot?
06:39 - Wales Bonner Becomes Creative Director of Hermes Menswear
14:20 - Wales Bonner Designed The Gold Rings For Instagram
17:52 - Palace x Nike Has Launched With A New Home ‘Manor Place’
23:40 - Will Adidas Regret Losing Palace?
26:08 - Was The ACW x Arsenal Collection Too Expensive?
31:21 - JFG Released His 21st Shoe, The New Balance 2010’s “Hand Me Down’s” & “Bag Lady”
37:40 - Salomon x Margeila MM6 Collection Is Super Clean
40:37 - The ACG Goadome’s Go Crazy!
46:06 - Shoutout Offspring and This Way Up For The Air Max Sunder’s Total Red
51:10 - Surplus Sydney Brought the World to Australia

Salehe Bembury has quietly become a juggernaut in the footwear design space and we’re grateful to have him join us on TheStockroom. With exploits at brands such as Versace with the Chain Reaction, Crocs with the Pollox, a 5 year relationship with New Balance and launching a basketball sneaker with Tyrese Haliburton and Puma! And this has all culminated in his most recent works, the release of his first shoe under his brand SPUNGE in tandem with his book “I Make Shoes”!

We got into the details of Salehe’s practice, how he’s gone about creating his own signature, building a team, the impact the chain reaction had in the UK and how he approaches his various projects as a man who wears many hats! It’s gonna be a good one, so make sure you tap in!

#salehebembury #design #sneakers 

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00:00 - Welcome Salehe Bembury To TheStockroom
04:00 - Salehe on Meeting Fans
05:49 - What’s On Foot? 
08:39 - Why Does Salehe Use Such Materials & How Does It Influence The Design
10:35 - The 3 F’s (Fun, Funds and Folio) 
13:05 - How Do Create Your Own Signature And Is It Important To Have One
17:04 - Why Does Salehe Barely Use Dialogue In His Campaigns
18:40 - What’s Your Process Around Designing A Shoe And It’s Materials
20:29 - What’s The Difference Between Working For Versace and Working As A Collaborator with New Balance
24:20 - Did Salehe Know The Impact The Versace Chain Reaction Had In The UK?
29:00 - What Does SPUNGE embody? / The Purpose of Salehe’s “I Make Shoes” Book
37:15 - What Salehe Has Learnt During His Career at Cole Haan, Versace, Yeezy etc
40:05 - Becoming Creative Director of Crocs And Introducing New Product Lines
44:30 - Balancing Aesthetics With Functionality
50:00 - Collaborations & Marketing In A Time of Over-saturation
53:30 - Salehe’s Relationship With Tyrese Haliburton & The Rollout of the Hali 1
1:00:52 - How Do You Go About Building A Team?
1:00:55 - Thoughts On AI As A Tool
1:12:37 - Why Did You Pick Those Names For The Products?
1:17:33 - Sneaker Shopping In London vs Shopping Elsewhere
1:22:21 - If You Got Hit With A Magic Wand What Would Your Life Look Like?
1:31:02 - Salehe Signs TheStockroom’s Air Force 1