Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of Gernie Company. The story below has been updated to include the correct spelling.
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BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A Brooklyn teen who is making a name for herself in the sneaker industry has caught the eye of Hollywood bigwigs.
After PIX11’s story, Amira-Dior Traynham-Artis’ mom said the teen was asked to work on shoes that will be provided at the DPA Luxe Gift Suite the week of the Academy Awards. Thanks to SW Roseburgh and Gernie NY, the shoes will be provided exclusively to Oscar nominees.
The Brooklyn teen and her mom will be at the event. A total of 75 sneakers are being specially made just for the Oscars. She’s hoping to get big stars to wear them.
PIX11 will be following her success every step of the way.
