Hey! I’m Celeste, a footwear design student from Tampa, Florida. Athletics have been a part of my life from the very beginning. After suffering an ACL injury in the sport I love, I discovered a renewed passion for what inspires me most: the culture, creativity, and impact of footwear. My first job was managing a sneaker store, where the community around me taught me how people choose their products, what they value, and how footwear can shape identity and confidence.

Now based in Detroit as part of the inaugural two-year cohort at Pensole Lewis College, I design at the intersection of performance and style, pushing boundaries with concepts that challenge convention and elevate function. I thrive in environments that demand bold thinking, intention, and innovation. My purpose is to create footwear that leaves an impact, work that’s not just seen but felt.