In this episode of Freddy and Friends, I sit down with designer and creative force Daniel Patrick, the founder of one of Los Angeles’ most respected luxury sportswear brands.

Daniel shares the real story behind building his brand from scratch, from growing up in Sydney and walking away from rugby, to landing in LA with two suitcases and a thousand dollars, to painting an old Bronco as his first moving billboard and biking across the city just to make samples.

They dive into the evolution of the Daniel Patrick aesthetic, the shift from high-end leather goods into tees and sweats, why he still manufactures everything in LA, and how instinct, timing, and constant experimentation shaped the oversized silhouettes the brand is known for.

Whether you’re into fashion, entrepreneurship, or creative storytelling, this episode gives a rare look at what it actually takes to build a real brand with a point of view.

Topics include:

• How Daniel went from rugby in Sydney to fashion in Los Angeles
• What the early grind really looked like (biking nonstop, consignment sales, hustling without a visa)
• The Bronco billboard era and why scrappiness matters
• How the brand shifted from leather jackets to tees and sweats
• Why everything is still made in LA
• How instinct and timing created the signature DP look
• Why “overnight success” is always a decade of work
• The balance between trend, identity, and long-term design vision

If you care about creativity, craft, or the business behind clothing, this one hits home.