Designer Details Javier Santana is a Dominican-American fashion designer. Santana grew up in Uptown Manhattan, Washington Heights, and now resides between New York City and Hong Kong. Javier combines his passion for cultural diversification and his hand for modern design into stylish, avant-garde footwear. For over 30 years, Javier has been involved in the footwear industry from owning 8 retail stores in New York City to becoming design director of Robert Wayne. Realizing the need for quality product at affordable luxury price points, Javier founded JVR Group over 13 years ago, as a design, development and sourcing company headquartered in Guangzhou, China. As Javier became more established and well known, brands such as Opening Ceremony, Derek Lam, DVF, 7 For All Mankind, Bill Blass, Joseph Abboud, etc. turned to him to help transition their design, development and manufacturing needs from Europe and South America to China. Simultaneously, Javier partnered with Joan Hansen & Company, the oldest licensing brand management firm in the world, to develop a global branded footwear business and became the licensee for several well-known brands including Greg Norman, Tracy Reese and Steve Harvey. As founder and creative director of JAVI footwear, Javier lives at the nexus of fashion, retail and emerging technologies. A European sensibility pervades his design, which finds its inspiration in New York Soho street culture; edgy fashion forward athletics with attitude. Designer Details Javier Santana is a Dominican-American fashion designer. Santana grew up in Uptown Manhattan, Washington Heights, and now resides between New York City and Hong Kong. Javier combines his passion for cultural diversification and his hand for modern design into stylish, avant-garde footwear. For over 30 years, Javier has been involved in the footwear industry from owning 8 retail stores in New York City to becoming design director of Robert Wayne. Realizing the need for quality product at affordable luxury price points, Javier founded JVR Group over 13 years ago, as a design, development and sourcing company headquartered in Guangzhou, China. As Javier became more established and well known, brands such as Opening Ceremony, Derek Lam, DVF, 7 For All Mankind, Bill Blass, Joseph Abboud, etc. turned to him to help transition their design, development and manufacturing needs from Europe and South America to China. Simultaneously, Javier partnered with Joan Hansen & Company, the oldest licensing brand management firm in the world, to develop a global branded footwear business and became the licensee for several well-known brands including Greg Norman, Tracy Reese and Steve Harvey. As founder and creative director of JAVI footwear, Javier lives at the nexus of fashion, retail and emerging technologies. A European sensibility pervades his design, which finds its inspiration in New York Soho street culture; edgy fashion forward athletics with attitude. Record: Blue White Dominance: Triple Black Crafted with unparalleled precision and meticulous attention to detail, each pair embodies the epitome of sophistication and style. Crafted with Precision and Passion Every stitch, every contour, every detail is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Step into Our World Our soles are built to last. Hitting the streets for a night out, you can trust that our sneakers will keep up with your lifestyle, mile after mile, year after year. Where Aesthetics Meet Functionality With a sleek silhouette that exudes refinement and a comfort level that surpasses expectations, JAVI elevates sneaker culture to new heights. Vertex: Teal
