Apr 23, 2021
Born in a small town in Finland Aki Choklat grew up
with dreams of becoming the next fashion design icon. Aki’s journey
into footwear was not easy and took hardwork, commitment and an
endless pursuit to fulfill his passion. Now a seasoned designer and
entrepreneur Aki has started and sold his own brands as well as
collaborated and consulted for others around the world. Today,
Aki is the Chair of the Fashion Accessories Design Department at
the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI. A school mostly
recognized for its automotive design department, CCS has gone
through a transformation and has really embraced footwear and
fashion. Join me on this episode of the Kicks Factory podcast to
experience Aki’s journey from a small town to the motor city.