How a Teen Model Built a $100M Fashion Empire From Her Garage (ft. Anine Bing)

Danish-born model, blogger, and entrepreneur Anine Bing went from selling her secondhand clothes online to building one of the fastest-growing contemporary fashion houses in the world. With 40+ retail stores, a global online presence, and a signature rock-and-roll yet timeless aesthetic, Anine has redefined what it means to be a creative founder in fashion. In this episode of The Burnouts, Anine Bing sits down with Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni for an intimate, unfiltered conversation about her entrepreneurial rise — from moving to Milan at 14 to model, blogging before Instagram was a thing, and launching her brand out of a Los Angeles garage while raising two kids. She opens up about the early hustle of packing orders by hand, finding confidence amid constant naysayers, and building a brand that puts authenticity and creativity above quick money. Anine shares stories of her viral fashion moments (like Kendall Jenner’s Coachella bralette), bringing Kate Moss into her campaigns, navigating burnout, and raising venture capital while staying true to her vision. Plus: how she blends fashion with music (including her upcoming album Chapter Two), her creative process behind collections, the power of founder-led marketing, and why her ultimate mission is to empower women through timeless design and self-belief. Whether you’re a fashion lover, aspiring founder, or just seeking the motivation to follow your gut and block out the noise, this episode is packed with lessons on resilience, creativity, and building a brand that lasts. 👜 EXPLORE ANINE BING'S FALL COLLECTION: https://www.aninebing.com Chapters 00:00 – Anine Bing joins The Burnouts 01:00 – Leaving Sweden at 14 to model in Milan 03:00 – From blogging to selling her secondhand clothes online 07:00 – Starting a fashion brand out of a garage while raising kids 09:00 – “Fuck the rest”: dealing with naysayers and self-doubt 11:00 – The creative process: mood boards, playlists, and designing the Anine Bing woman 13:00 – Why retail presence still matters in the digital age 15:00 – Raising kids while building a global brand 18:00 – Burnout, balance, and finding self-care as a founder 22:00 – From Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to Kendall Jenner: viral celebrity fashion moments 24:00 – Founder-led marketing vs. personal branding 26:00 – Music as therapy and the making of Chapter Two 29:00 – Taking VC funding and scaling globally 32:00 – Iconic pieces: denim, blazers, boots, and beyond 35:00 – Mistakes, resilience, and why you can’t give up 🔥 FOLLOW THE BURNOUTS   / theburnouts     / theburnouts     / the-burnouts   📲 Support What We’re Building Phoebe and Sophia aren’t just your hosts—they’re the founders of Phia, a fashion-tech app helping you find the best prices across retail and resale. Download the app → https://www.phia.com About The Burnouts The Burnouts brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with today’s top founders, creators, and culture-shaping entrepreneurs. Hosted by Stanford roommates turned startup co-founders, Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, the show goes beyond the headlines to share the real stories, lessons, and mindsets that define your 20s. Past guests include Paris Hilton, Chelsea Handler, Kris Jenner, Karlie Kloss, and other visionaries redefining the brands—and the blueprints—of our time. Subscribe now for the insider playbook to build your dream career.