Ruth E. Carter has long been known for turning fabric into history. From the bright, bold kente-inspired regalia of Black Panther to the raw streetwear sensibility of Do the Right Thing , her career has been a masterclass in how design can capture the soul of a people. Now, the two-time Academy Award–winning costume designer is pouring that same vision into Detroit, partnering with Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design (PLC Detroit) to unveil her new Apparel Creation STU/DEO by adidas.

The launch took place on September 18 during the sixth annual National Black Footwear Forum, a gathering that has become the definitive homecoming for Black and Brown creatives in the industry.

Carter, an HBCU graduate herself, has spent more than three decades setting the standard for what it m

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