Former media and tech executive who became frustrated with the lack of innovation in men's basics. He envisioned a brand that delivered smart design, premium fabrics, and simple shopping.
Gold noticed that performance apparel was dominated by premium brands with high price points. His idea was to create accessible basics (tees, leggings, outerwear) with technical features like moisture wicking and stretch.
Tom co-founded Chubbies alongside Rainer Castillo, Kyle Hency, and Preston Rutherford while at Stanford. His idea was to create a brand that celebrated fun, irreverence, and comfort, centered around retro inspired short shorts.
Dov founded Los Angeles Apparel after his departure from American Apparel. He built the brand with a focus on vertical integration, ethical labor and basics made in downtown LA reviving his vision for sweatshop free fashion.
The founders wanted to create clothing that reflected their passions — surfing, fly fishing, and outdoor adventure. They created a brand that felt like a brotherhood, rooted in authenticity and camaraderie.
Born in U.S., he co-founded Quince to make luxury quality fashion and home goods affordable for all. Driven by the belief that "quality shouldn't be a luxury", he built it to cut out middlemen to reduce waste and costs.
