Charise Pasche: From Shark Tank Rejection to Revolutionizing the Gender-Neutral Fashion Movement

Charisse Pache is the Co-Founder of Dapper Boi, Inc. Within five years of starting her online gender-neutral clothing brand, it is now a seven-figure company on a mission to revolutionize the gender-neutral fashion movement.
Charisse loves all things fashion and knows how important clothing can be in positively affecting one’s self-confidence. This is how and why Dapper Boi was born: a brand focusing on size inclusivity and where fashion meets function.
In our episode, Charise discusses her upbringing in a Filipino-American household and the influence of her immigrant parents' work ethic. Charisse also opens up about coming out to her parents and the challenges they faced as a same-sex couple. She talks about the origin of Dapper Boy and the struggle to find clothing that mirrors her wife's true identity. 
The conversation covers their experience on Shark Tank and the difficulties they faced with funding and supply chain issues. Charisse emphasizes the importance of community and the impact of their brand on customers. Dapper Boy is a clothing brand that aims to provide gender-neutral and size-inclusive fashion. The founders, Charisse Pasche and Vicki Sylvain appeared on Shark Tank and received positive feedback for their mission. 
They believe that clothing has no gender and that inclusivity is key. They offer jeans with stretch and functional pockets, as well as button-up shirts that account for different body types. The publicity from Shark Tank helped them gain recognition and connect with their target audience. They are focused on building a brand that is timeless and can be found in mainstream department stores. Their ultimate goal is to create a more confident and authentic society through their clothing.
To learn more, please check out: https://www.dapperboi.com/

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Takeaways

- The influence of immigrant parents and their work ethic on entrepreneurial journeys
- The challenges faced by same-sex couples in coming out and building a business
- The importance of size inclusivity and gender-neutral fashion in the clothing industry
- The struggles of funding and supply chain issues for small businesses
- The impact of a loyal customer base and community support Dapper Boy is a gender-neutral and size-inclusive clothing brand that aims to provide confidence and authenticity through fashion.
- The founders believe that clothing has no gender and that inclusivity is important.
- They offer jeans with stretch and functional pockets, as well as button-up shirts that account for different body types.
- The publicity from appearing on Shark Tank helped them gain recognition and connect with their target audience.