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

Hi Deborah, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
I always enjoyed color, form and style. I worked my way through college selling hand painted clothing to the other students. After graduation I took a job with an advertising firm and left the very first day. I wanted to do my style, not someone else’s. I started my first career as a painter and photographer and my second as a boot, shoe and handbag designer, Never easy, always fulfilling.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I became a boot/shoe designer almost by accident. I was living in central Mexico and could not find the “just right” pair of boots. I found a small boot maker to build a pair of boots, with a design I had stuck in my head. The next few weeks as I was wearing the boots, I was stopped by numerous women wanting to know where I had gotten my boots. Orders were taken, boots were made and Agave Sky was born in 2017.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Definitely timing this trip with the Main St. Art Festival in Ft. Worth. It was a favorite of mine to do as an artist and the atmosphere and the quality of the art is so very good. Plus, most people would be surprised at the vibrant downtown scene of “Cowtown”. Of course, we would then have to shoot a little north to go to the Stockyards as well.

We would not miss a stop in the Bishop arts district for a little cider on a warm evening. Dining and a stroll in Oaklawn would also be fun.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
It may sound a little corny, but my husband has always been ready jump in with me. Life (and business) is always better with someone by your side.

Website: www.AgaveSky.com

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