dana blouin

After Dapper Villains came to an end, dana continued working in apparel, collaborating with several small brands on denim design and product development. That eventually led to a new partnership with bootmaker Allan Donnelly, and together they founded Naang Boots.

At Naang, dana serves as Creative Director, focusing on product design, branding, photography, writing, and the overall direction of the company. While the boots have a heritage aesthetic, the philosophy behind them is rooted in foot health and function. Every design starts with how the boot should perform and fit, with style following naturally from those decisions.

Today, dana continues to help shape the evolution of the brand, working alongside Allan to develop new models, refine existing designs, and tell the story behind the craft of bootmaking.