23 December 2024

Howe Street Reporter Title

Tag: fitness

  • Respect Your Universe (RYU.V): sexy sweaty yoga money

    Respect Your Universe (RYU.V): sexy sweaty yoga money

    In 1998, a 42-year-old Canadian entrepreneur named Chip Wilson observed the surging popularity of Yoga classes and realised that there was no equipment, no uniform, no auxiliary sales to financially exploit the modern fitness trend. Seizing the opportunity, he designed comfortable machine-washable yoga-wear.  That innovation would have been enough to make him rich. But then…