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Teddy Santis is the founder and creative director of Aimé Leon Dore.
'''Teddy Santis'''(born '''Theodore Santis'''; June 16, 1986) is an American footwear and apparel designer and entrepreneur. He is the founder and creative director of lifestyle brand Aimé Leon Dore.


==Early Life==
==Early Life==
Theodore "Teddy" Santis was born and raised in Queens, New York City, to Greek immigrant parents.
Theodore "Teddy" Santis was born and raised in Queens, New York City, to Greek immigrant parents. Santis spent his early years working at his family's diner on 89th St.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The New York We Fuck WIth|url=https://www.ssense.com/en-us/editorial/fashion/the-new-york-we-fuck-with|access-date=2022-11-30|website=Ssense|language=en-US}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Santis founded Aimé Leon Dore in 2014. Following collaborations with brands including Timberland, Suicoke, and Clarks, Santis was approached by New Balance in 2017 for a long-term partnership. The first product of that collaboration, the Aimé Leon Dore / New Balance 997, debuted in April 2019 and served as an inflection point for both brands.<ref>{{Cite web|title=A Complete Timeline of the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Partnership|url=https://www.complex.com/sneakers/aime-leon-dore-new-balance-partnership-timeline/|access-date=2022-11-30|website=Complex|language=en-US}}</ref> The shoe landed at number nine in Complex's Best Sneakers of 2019 list.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Best Sneakers of 2019|url=https://www.complex.com/sneakers/best-sneakers-of-2019/aime-leon-dore-new-balance-997|access-date=2022-11-30|website=Complex|language=en-US}}</ref>
Santis founded Aimé Leon Dore in 2014. In April 2021, New Balance announced Santis as Creative Director of its Made in USA brand.<ref name="MiUSA">[https://wwd.com/fashion-news/activewear/first-look-at-teddy-santis-new-balance-collection-1235165080/]</ref>

Five subsequent releases followed, including the re-introduction of New Balance's classic P550 basketball oxford silhouette, exclusive to ALD, in fall 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Best Sneakers of 2020|url=https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/g30690630/coolest-best-sneakers-2020/|access-date=2022-11-30|website=Esquire|language=en-US}}</ref> In April 2021, New Balance announced Santis as Creative Director of its Made in USA brand.<ref>{{Cite web|title=First Look at Teddy Santis’ New Balance Collection|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/activewear/first-look-at-teddy-santis-new-balance-collection-1235165080/|access-date=2022-11-30|website=WWD|language=en-US}}</ref> His first collection for the line debuted in April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Take a Closer Look at Teddy Santis’ Debut New Balance MADE in USA 990v2 and 990v3|url=https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/teddy-santis-new-balance-made-in-usa-990v2-m990td2-990v3-m990tg3-hbx-release-info|access-date=2022-11-30|website=Hypebeast|language=en-US}}</ref>

In September 2022, Santis was included in the BoF 500 Class of 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Introducing The BOF 500 Class of 2022|url=https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/news-analysis/launch-bof-500-class-of-2022-fashion-industry-designers-executives-media-entrepreneurs-creative-class-retailers-models-muses-catalysts/|access-date=2022-11-30|website=Business Of Fashion|language=en-US}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 21:30, 30 November 2022

Teddy Santis(born Theodore Santis; June 16, 1986) is an American footwear and apparel designer and entrepreneur. He is the founder and creative director of lifestyle brand Aimé Leon Dore.

Early Life

Theodore "Teddy" Santis was born and raised in Queens, New York City, to Greek immigrant parents. Santis spent his early years working at his family's diner on 89th St.[1]

Career

Santis founded Aimé Leon Dore in 2014. Following collaborations with brands including Timberland, Suicoke, and Clarks, Santis was approached by New Balance in 2017 for a long-term partnership. The first product of that collaboration, the Aimé Leon Dore / New Balance 997, debuted in April 2019 and served as an inflection point for both brands.[2] The shoe landed at number nine in Complex's Best Sneakers of 2019 list.[3]

Five subsequent releases followed, including the re-introduction of New Balance's classic P550 basketball oxford silhouette, exclusive to ALD, in fall 2020.[4] In April 2021, New Balance announced Santis as Creative Director of its Made in USA brand.[5] His first collection for the line debuted in April 2021.[6]

In September 2022, Santis was included in the BoF 500 Class of 2022.[7]

References

  1. ^ "The New York We Fuck WIth". Ssense. Retrieved 2022-11-30.
  2. ^ "A Complete Timeline of the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Partnership". Complex. Retrieved 2022-11-30.
  3. ^ "The Best Sneakers of 2019". Complex. Retrieved 2022-11-30.
  4. ^ "The Best Sneakers of 2020". Esquire. Retrieved 2022-11-30.
  5. ^ "First Look at Teddy Santis' New Balance Collection". WWD. Retrieved 2022-11-30.
  6. ^ "Take a Closer Look at Teddy Santis' Debut New Balance MADE in USA 990v2 and 990v3". Hypebeast. Retrieved 2022-11-30.
  7. ^ "Introducing The BOF 500 Class of 2022". Business Of Fashion. Retrieved 2022-11-30.