
PORTIA BLUNT
Portia Blunt is the Founder of Bee Blunt, an apparel brand that reimagines Classic American Style through the lens of Black heritage and history translating powerful cultural narratives into timeless design. With over two decades of experience in the fashion and footwear industries, Portia brings a visionary approach to storytelling through style. Before launching her own brand, she served as Senior Vice President of Global Product & Design at Reebok, where she led innovation, design, and global product strategy across categories. Her deep expertise and leadership have left a lasting impact on some of the world’s most recognized sneaker brands. In addition to running Bee Blunt, Portia currently serves as the Executive Director of the Footwear Futures Foundation, where she oversees the Black Footwear Forum (BFF) and Sisters in Sole (SIS) a national initiative that amplifies Black voices and leadership in the footwear industry through programming, education, and community-building. Blunt’s vision for Bee Blunt is rooted in preserving legacy, celebrating culture, and helping others create their own stories through design. Her work bridges generations and genres, fostering both style and substance in equal measure.


