On an early morning run in the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens I was deeply moved by the classical architecture, ancient marble, myths, and legacy stretching back thousands of years. I felt a connection across time to the origins of running, an intuitive and powerful feeling – the ancient Greek ideal of beauty in motion, classical form, the idea that running is universal human expression. That morning inspired Philos.

Teaching two classes: (1) Digital Design in CLO3D and AI-generation, and (2) Design Entrepreneurship –– starting with a creative perspective, visualizing a brand concept, then starting a company. My goal was to inspire creative minds and empower them with design, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Abasi Rosborough was created in 2012 with Abdul Abasi. Our work was inspired by tailoring design, which we studied together at FIT, as well as Abdul's background in the military and mine in basketball. We focused energy in powerful storytelling, made all clothing in New York, presented our work to critical acclaim at New York Fashion Week and in Paris, and sold to stores around the world.+ CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, 2019+ LVMH Emerging Designer Prize Finalist, 2017+ International Woolmark Prize Finalist, 2016