Rob Heppler
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Rob Heppler | |
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 Heppler in Los Angeles | |
| Born | December 3, 1979 Natick, Massachusetts, United States |
| Alma mater | Wieden+Kennedy 12 |
| Occupation(s) | Footwear designer, streetwear personality, copywriter, blogger, conceptual artist |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Robert Nathaniel Heppler (born December 3, 1979, in Natick, Massachusetts) is a footwear designer and writer. He has worked as a professional journalist and blogger.[1]
Nike credits him with the design, concept, and packaging of such shoes as the Lobster Dunk and the Coraline Dunk.[2][3]
Heppler's podcast The Weekly Drop has been featured on Sirius Satellite Radio and syndicated to college radio stations across the country. Heppler also appears as an industry expert on ESPN2.
Heppler graduated from the Wieden+Kennedy 12 program, which focuses on strategy, communication and the crossover between urban culture and mainstream brands.
Heppler is the co-founder[4][5] of the American luxury brand Buscemi, where he focuses on product design and creative marketing.[6]
He currently lives in Los Angeles, California.[7][8][9][10][11][12]
References[edit]
- ^ "Best Of The Best Sneakers 2006". Sneaker Freaker.
- ^ "Creator of the Lobster Dunk". Sneaker News.
- ^ "Cannes Submission". Archived from the original on 2021-12-20 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Co-Founder story". BUSCEMI.
- ^ "Stylish sneakers". Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ "Vice President of Marketing". Wall Street Journal. Highsnobiety.
- ^ Love Life and Sneakers February 18, 2006 [1]/
- ^ "The Sneaker Game". Christian Science Monitor. 2006-10-02. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
- ^ "Hello My Name Is Rob Heppler". Vapors Magazine. 2008-11-13. Archived from the original on 2009-03-14. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
- ^ "Lobster Dunk". Sneakerfiles.com. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
- ^ "Fit to be tied". Boston.com. 2006-06-01. Archived from the original on 2012-10-23. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
- ^ "Well-heeled Sneakerphiles walk on to the Net". canada.com. 2006-07-06. Archived from the original on 2012-01-13. Retrieved 2010-10-05.