What label,brand, or company are you with? And what is your title.
TEAM PHUN
Jaime, President
What kind of products do you guys specialize in?
TEAM PHUN is a San Diego based good-humor lifestyle apparel and
accessories company that promotes fun, fashion, and friendships. We
feature novelty products from our Sunday Phunday Neon Tanks to our
ASTROBOARD, which is a combination of the popular vinyl cruisers and
an astroturf board top, providing the rider the most comfortable
barefoot ride around!
How did Team Phun get into this business?
My brother started the company a few years back. 3 days after
graduation college at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island, I
moved out to San Diego to run this company with him. Since then we
have progressed exponentially.
When you were a little kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A Football Player
As a clothing brand where does Team Phun get their inspiration for designs?
What kind of thought process goes into your collection?
Inspiration comes from our lifestyle, family, our surroundings. I am
blessed to have a great opportunity on our hands at such a young age,
so much of my inspiration comes from my youth.
How does Team Phun “Brand Jacking” where a brand mimics the
designs of another brand?
I think brand jacking is funny if other brands are mimicing designs
of brand logos. In terms of stealing designs, it’s straight up wrong.
But I guess there is legal system for that: Get your stuff trademarked
or patented!
How did you come up with the name for your brand Team Phun? What does it mean
or stand for?
PHUN is spelled with a PH because everyone has their own way have
having fun, and we do it with a PH. We encompass the TEAM because we
want everyone to be involved! TEAM PHUN!
With the explosion of social media, what does Team Phun do to build
brand exposure? What social network is most important to Team Phun?
Facebook has most certainly been a huge aspect of our company. We use
Facebook to feed to our Instragram, Youtube, and Twitter channels. We
get a really good response from posting funny pictures, videos, or
even doing our monthly comment contest.
What is one style from the past that you wish was still popular?
Parachute Pants.
What is a current trend that you cannot stand?
Skinny Jeans on guys… But I’m guilty sometimes.
Snapback or Fitted? Why?
Snap. That’s OG, man.
Low tops or High Tops? Why?
Lil’ Wayne always told me to get low.
What are your thoughts on todays street wear scene?
Saturated. Seems like it’s all the same stuff. That’s why Team Phun is here:
bringing fun back to the market!
What does Team Phun see for the future of this industry?
I hope it becomes more smaller thriving companies. From my
experience, there is so much out there that small companies have to
offer in the designs, ideas, etc. It’s a shame that there’s big-wig
companies taking over the apparel industry.
What is one of the best things about being in this industry?
Freedom. We can do whatever we want, and people like it!
What is one of the worst things about this industry?
Saturation.
How would you quickly describe your past 5 years in one short
sentence?
Lately it occurs to me, what a long strange trip it’s been.
How long is your average work day?
8-12 hours
How many core members/employees are on the Team Phun Team?
5
What sneakers did you rock as a kid?
Emerica
What brand names were you rocking back in the day?
Alien Workshop, Element, ZERO, etc.
In your opinion, what other brands are on the come-up in this
industry?
Team Phun is our concern ! But we wish the others the best, and hope we can
all work together to make it.
If you had to give up Team Phun today and go work for a fast food
joint, which fast food joint would it be?
Woah. Toughy. Jersey Mikes ain’t fast food! It’s quality! … I’d
work there.
What was your first job?
Athletic Camp Counselor.
What will see coming from your brand in the future from Team Phun?
PHUN!
What trends will be big in 2013 / 2014?
NEONS!
Team Phun and Other Brands
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