Ep. 15 | Davin Gentry: Building Diet Starts Monday

Welcome back to the second part of our Los Angeles series on the Last Flight Out Podcast. We’re thrilled to host Davin Gentry, the visionary behind Diet Starts Monday and the moniker "Can't Teach Taste". Davin shares his journey from Madisonville, Kentucky, to becoming a key figure in streetwear fashion. He reflects on his humble beginnings, including playing basketball, dropping out of college and starting his first brands, Gully Originals and a premium jewelry line, Premium Co. We explore the founding of Diet Starts Monday, including the unique concept of combining a retail store and restaurant in DC. Davin discusses the brand's inception, early challenges, and the moment he knew DSM was here to stay. Davin takes us through his creative process, revealing how he stays innovative while staying true to DSM’s identity. He provides insights into the evolution of the streetwear industry and the importance of community. We delve into his collaborations with brands like PUMA, Saucony, Under Armour, and Spalding and learn how he chooses collaborators. Looking forward, Davin discusses upcoming projects and his passions outside of fashion. He offers advice to aspiring designers and reflects on his legacy within the streetwear community. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Davin Gentry on the Last Flight Out Podcast. FOLLOW OUR HOSTS: Jay ➡️ https://instagram.com/jloubriel26 Mike ➡️ https://instagram.com/ifmikewashere FOLLOW OUR GUEST: Davin Gentry ➡️ https://instagram.com/davin_gentry Diet Starts Monday ➡️ https://instagram.com/dietstartsmonday__ FOLLOW LAST FLIGHT OUT PODCAST: YouTube ➡️    / @lastflightoutpodcast   Website ➡️ https://www.lastflightoutpodcast.com Instagram ➡️   / lastflightoutpodcast   TikTok ➡️   / lastflightoutpodcast   Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/2xZJhd2...#lastflightoutpodcast #davingentry #dietstartsmonday #lfo #lastflightout #shorts #bts #dubai #abudhabi #uae #nyc #expat #latino #blackpodcast #latinpodcast #expatlife #podcast