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Accessible Apparel Pair of Thieves co-founders are changing the fashion game for men PHOTO CREDIT: VIVIAN KILLILEA
David Ehrenberg, Alan Stuart and Cash Warren are longtime friends and founders of Pair of Thieves, a Culver-City based line of high-quality and affordable basics for men. By Kamala Kirk air of Thieves has come a long way since its humble beginnings a decade ago. The sock brand evolved into a multimillion-dollar line of affordable basics for men that is sold in thousands of stores across the country, including Nordstrom and Target. Headquartered in Culver City, the company was founded by three friends – David Ehrenberg, Alan Stuart and Cash Warren – who discovered a gap in the apparel industry and decided to do something about it. “Pair of Thieves was founded
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in 2012, after years of feeling underwhelmed by the offerings in men’s basics,” Warren said. “I couldn’t figure out why you had to sacrifice comfort if you wanted to be fashionable or why you had to spend $40 to buy a pair of breathable underwear. We saw white space in the market and we went for it. Our brand resides at the intersection of quality, style, performance and affordability.” Stuart and Warren met in middle school, then Ehrenberg entered the equation in college. The trio started Pair of Thieves when they were all living in different places. In 2016, they opened their office on the
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Westside. “When we started, I was in Chile, Cash was in Los Angeles and Alan was in Portland,” Ehrenberg said. “When I moved back to LA, we wanted a location central to Cash and me, but also convenient for the team. Culver City has a rich artistic history and throughout the years has become a hot spot of food and culture for the team to enjoy.” As longtime friends, Ehrenberg, Stuart and Warren share a special camaraderie that contributes to their successful dynamic in the workplace. “Cash and I met in eighth grade and I was lucky enough to
latch on tight,” Stuart said. “Cash had, and still has, an incredible ability to make even the most mundane task magical. David and I met in college and he’s definitely the jam in this sandwich…his natural talents include operations, finance, and ruining all group pictures with a special ‘face’ he makes. We love him for all of it. And work? Oh right, well it sure doesn’t feel like that.” Since its founding with just a few SKUs, the brand has gained a devoted following as a result of its high-quality products and materials. “Pair of Thieves has emerged as a favorite in men’s basics
departments because of our great design, performance and value,” Warren said. “The fabrics are amazing, providing the most comfortable basics you can find in the market. I dare you to try one pair…you will seriously want to replace your whole drawer. “Today, underwear is the largest revenue driver. With men, there’s a loyalty with underwear that’s different from socks. “Guys will often buy socks from any brand, but when they fall in love with a pair of underwear, it’s a marriage in holy matrimony. Our SuperFit boxer briefs are our best-selling
