David’s glasses are one of a kind and we’re crafted during his time at Nautica. 

I had the amazing opportunity to meet fashion legend David Chu yesterday at a Mets game I was invited to by my business partner, Busie Matsiko. He was a guest of Basil and Chris Stamos, two of the coolest, most charitable dudes you could ever meet.

David Chu founded Nautica in 1983 with 6 sailing jackets and sold the company 20 years later for a reported 1 billion buckeroos.  A true fashion pioneer, David Chu offered words of true wisdom stating that what was most important to him was finding something he loved and remaining passionate about it.  After the sale of Nautica, you would think David would have been set to hang up his designing board and enjoy a much deserved retirement.  Instead the designer launched his own self-titled collection, which had enjoyed a cozy little spot on Saks sixth floor next to Armani and Zegna.  Currently, the designer/entrepreneur enjoys a Chief Creative Officer position at luxury luggage company, Tumi, a spot that will allow him to flex his creative muscle and potentially the best fit for this former architect student turned designer.  What could this change mean for the world of Tumi?  Only time will tell, but expect David’s own vision and direction to take the luxe brand to new directions in the next couple of years.

Congrats on being a truly A+ individual David. You are officially blessed.