Invest Like The Best
Episode 399 Building Kith
Invest Like The Best

Episode 399: Building Kith

Invest Like The Best

Episode 399

Building Kith

Ronnie Fieg is the founder and CEO of Kith. We cover how his passion as a collector formed the building blocks for the founding of Kith, the story behind the famous Jerry Seinfeld campaign, and the best lessons he's learned from the greatest cultures and designers across the globe.

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Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best

(00:00:56) Introducing Ronnie Fieg

(00:01:55) The Seinfeld Campaign: A Cultural Milestone

(00:06:39) Understanding Consumer Desires

(00:14:29) The Origins of Ronnie's Passion for Product

(00:41:31) The Birth of Kith: A Brand Rooted in Experience

(00:43:37) The Origin of Kith

(00:44:13) Building Community and Relationships

(00:44:46) The First Kith Store

(00:45:23) From Footwear to Apparel

(00:47:52) The Role of Storytelling

(00:53:56) Collaborations and Partnerships

(01:00:33) The Influence of Travel

(01:06:10) Balancing Business and Creativity

(01:11:08) Reflections and Future Aspirations

(:01:14:52) Closing Thoughts and Personal Reflections

Building Kith

Introduction

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My guest is Ronnie Fieg, founder and CEO of Kith. At age 13, Ronnie started working at David Z, an iconic New York shoe store where he sold Timberland boots to Jay-Z and Clarks Wallabees to Wu-Tang Clan. He worked his way up from the stockroom and earned his first collaboration in 2007 when he worked with ASICS on a new line of their GEL-LYTE III's. That collection sold out in a day after being featured in The Wall Street Journal, catching the attention of Adidas' president and launching Ronnie's reputation as a cultural touchstone.

In 2011, he founded Kith, which has become one of the most influential brands in footwear, fashion, and culture. The business sells a unique curation of products that include Nike sneakers, Armani suits, Versace robes, watches, cars, and even $10 ice creams. Our conversation is one of the best examples of a life's work that I've ever recorded. It explores how Ronnie's pure love of product has shaped everything from a campaign with Jerry Seinfeld to his creative direction for the New York Knicks. Please enjoy this excellent conversation with Ronnie Fieg.

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