The Stylish Insider

In part 2 of Bobby Hundreds ' interview on the Cold As Ice podcast with hosts Ben Baller and JimmyBoi , Bobby dives into several intriguing topics. He discusses the collaboration between The Hundreds and Ben Baller on the Ben Baller Did The Chain project, his enthusiasm for emerging brands, and the trend of conglomerates investing in streetwear. Ben Baller shares insights on launching a podcast with DBPodcasts and JimmyBoi, while Bobby recounts introducing Ben to NBA star Russell Westbrook. The conversation also touches on Bobby Hundreds' memorable experience renting out Disneyland, Bobby’s never meeting Jonas Bevacqua from LRG, and the creation of a controversial Complex list ranking the top 100 streetwear companies, which led to Ben being called out by Tyler, the Creator.

In the latest episode of the Cold As Ice podcast, The Hundreds co-founder Bobby Hundreds  shared insights into his journey in the streetwear industry with hosts Ben Baller and JimmyBoi . Bobby discussed his upbringing as a Korean-American in the Inland Empire and his college experience at UC San Diego, where he immersed himself in skateboarding and graffiti culture. He recounted meeting his business partner, Ben Shenassafar , in law school, which sparked the idea of launching their own brand. This led to a pivotal move to Japan for writing, where he honed his craft and vision for The Hundreds. He reflected on the early days of building The Hundreds, stressing the importance of creating a strong community and the brand's evolution over the years. Bobby highlighted their strategy of never taking outside investment, allowing them to maintain full ownership and creative control over the brand. The conversation also touched on the changing landscape of streetwear, including the...