The 30-year-old quarterback of Carolina Panthers, Cam Newton is taking is black entrepreneurial zeal to a new level with the launch of his travel bag. Though he hasn’t had playing time this season due to injury, the NFL star has undoubtedly not been idle. Newton is a creative and equity partner with Vinta Supply Co, a brand that focuses on premium travel accessories. The first product he launched was the limited edition backpack, TYPE –II C1N is now on sale for $250. You can preorder the item on the Vinta website. The stylish quarterback disclosed this last week via his Twitter handle.
Vinta Supply Co. was established by graphic designer, photographer, and animator Victor Soto in New York in 2015. The company’s partnership with Larsen has made it move from producing just a backpack line to having a range of quality travel product that suits not only photographers but all fashion-conscious travelers and commuters who go out with cables, technical equipment, and devices.
Douglas Larsen, lead designer and co-founder of Vinta, explained how Newton met with them and became an investor and creative partner of Vinta. He said, “Cam bought one of our bags, saw all the compartments, and said he wanted to be involved with us.”
Larsen told WWD that upon production of the new bag, they had to meet Newton in Atlanta during the off-season, and he told them the bag needed to be more functional; hence, more details were included while maintaining the stylish tone of the bag.
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