Episode 19: Phillip White, Founder of Phit Clothing, on how he created an inclusive activewear brand and embraced his true self
“For me, inclusion is important because fashion belongs to everybody.”
-Phillip White, founder of Phit Clothing
In Episode 19, I interviewed Phillip White, the founder of a stylish, size-inclusive activewear brand called Phit Clothing. I met Phillip several years ago at a boutique fitness studio in Dallas, and he quickly became a brand ambassador of my company, StudioHop. I got to hear his idea of Phit Clothing back in the day, and I’m so proud and impressed with what he’s done with the brand now. Phillip opens up about how he had the idea of his clothing company, how he got started and he even tells a story about how a certain huge celeb got to see his bomber jacket. We also talked about his background and how he came to embrace his true self, no filters needed. Finally, we touch on the #BLM movement and how it has affected him and caused him to reflect on his entire life and the experiences he’s had. Phillip was an open book in this episode and was really brave to share his story. He mentioned before that this was his first podcast interview and that he was ready to share. I feel so honored that he felt comfortable sharing his story with us. I learned a lot from him and I know you will too.
In this episode, we talk about:
how Phit Clothing got started (in an actual dream he had)
what it means to be an inclusive activewear brand
what needs he saw in the market
the basics on how to actually create a clothing company
a story about how he got his bomber jacket in front of a huge celebrity
where he discovered his confidence & when he came out and the feelings along with it
his take on the BLM movement and how it has caused him to reflect on some stories of his past
lessons learned as a business owner
&more
All about Phillip:
Phillip White was born in Lubbock, Texas, grew up in Longview, Texas and now lives in Dallas, Texas. He went to Kilgore College for an associates degree and then transferred to UT Tyler for his bachelors degree. He started out as a Regulatory Analyst at an energy company. Phillip is now a designer and entrepreneur, and he launched Phit Clothing in May 2018. Phit is a stylish, size-inclusive activewear brand for the active lifestyle and everything in between. Phit’s mission is to make men feel confident and look good no matter where they are on their fitness journey. “No matter your size, shape, color or activity, you phit right in!”
Where to find Phillip:
Phillip’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamphillipwhite/
Phit Clothing website: https://phitclothing.com/
Other resources we mention:
His signature houndstooth bomber jacket: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Eny9onO3Y/
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