Chip Wilson

lululemon Founder & Philanthropist

Founder of lululemon athletica, widely credited with creating the "athleisure" retail category. He built the company from a single store to a multi-billion dollar global brand by focusing on technical fabrics and a distinct corporate culture. Through his holding company Hold It All, he now invests i…

1 book authored

Little Black Stretchy Pants

The Unauthorized Story of Lululemon

2018432 pages3.9 rating

A memoir and business history by the founder of Lululemon, documenting the rise of the global athleisure brand. Wilson details the company's unique cultural values and the internal corporate struggles that eventually led to his departure.