Scottish Rite for Children and fashion brand By Way of Dallas launched a collaboration to bring influencer-designed artwork to Scottish Rite’s patients who use prosthetic devices. The organizations marked the official launch of the line with a celebration at the Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic Hospital in Dallas on September 14.
With the help of By Way of Dallas, Scottish Rite patients will have the opportunity to merge fashion with function through its expert-designed prostheses that feature exclusive designs by artists, athletes, and local influencers, such as:
- Dak Prescott and Jeremiah Jhass — Dallas Cowboys quarterback and photographer, respectively
- Dude Perfect — sports and comedy group
- Dwight Powell — Dallas Mavericks player
- Hance Taplin — By Way of Dallas founder and creative lead
- Jordan Rogers — former brand marketing director at Nike basketball and current NIL and marketing consultant
- Kirta Carroll — Legends president of global merchandise
- Nic Mathis — Louis Vuitton
- Pierce Simpson — host, journalist, senior producer, and director
- Rachel Lindsay — media personality, author, and attorney
- Sour Grapes — art collective
- Temi Coker — artist
- Tramaine Townsend — filmmaker
“Scottish Rite’s remarkable mission of giving children back their childhood through the very best care goes beyond our medical and technological expertise,” said Robert L. Walker, president and CEO. “Scottish Rite for Children is thrilled to collaborate with By Way of Dallas through artwork contributed by advocates to give our patients the ability to celebrate their individuality and keep them active and happy.”
“To inspire the kids who inspire us—that’s our goal,” said Hance Taplin, founder and creative lead of By Way of Dallas. “Prostheses are beautiful extensions of an individual, and we hope to remind each kid to live boldly and champion movement with a bit of extra style.”
To learn more about the collaboration and prosthetic development process, visit scottishriteforchildren.org/by-way-of-dallas-collaboration.
