We had the good fortune of connecting with Eddy Knoxx and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Eddy, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
Funny thing there was no thought process. It was pure young, wild, risky, curiosity. I actually had no clue about fashion, I was a avid consumer; chronic shopper. So i guess i was blessed to meet that perfect fusion between a shopper and an artist. So i became a fashion designer. There was no process. Just a idea like “i should make my own shit instead of giving polo all these funds.” Nothing more, nothing less

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I have a strong by us for us mentality. I think we lost that in the last 20 years ive been around fashion. DVMN has always been like this private club of people who just rocked it. We all knew just liked getting fly. As time progressed i faced many challenges like money, visas, covid, etc. but im still here because of that community. As i get older i see myself going bak to that community for inspiration. Mad love to all the DVMNPIGEONS.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
First im hittin the healing tree.
Malibu lumber yards.
Dukes –
Going bak to the valley for a swim. I love the valley 👌. But than id have to take them to hollywood, than make my rounds to slauson swap meet, back thru Santa Monica blvd. Truly California is beautiful so id spend half of those days on tue bay and tahoe. If you wanna visit California make sure you visit her in full.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Id truly like to recognize a entire community. The DTLA fashion district. The textile workers, trim seller’s, fruit stand man, water lady. My homies Rob, Soph, Juan, MJ who run jobs for me on a moments notice, the parking lady who never gives me that ticket. And all the supporters I see on main street daily!

Website: https://Www.damnpigeon.nyc

Instagram: @dvmnpigeon

Youtube: https://Youtube.com/KNOXXY

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