MPR News with Angela Davis

Minnesota entrepreneur Houston White on creativity, style and his collaboration with Target

Houston White poses for a portrait
Houston White poses for a portrait at his Get Down Coffee and Barber Shop on May 1 in North Minneapolis.
Kerem Yücel | MPR News

Houston White is a fashion designer, a barbershop owner, a coffee shop owner, the creator of an apartment building and those are only a few of the hats he wears. 

Houston is an entrepreneur to the core — he’s constantly dreaming up new ideas and working on something exciting. 

He recently partnered with Target to sell his clothing line called Houston White X Target

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Houston White about his story, his many projects and how he uses his creative work to create community. 

two people smiling in a radio studio
Fashion designer Houston White and MPR News host Angela Davis. Angela wears a tank top and sweatpants from the Houston White X Target collection.
Danelle Cloutier | MPR News

Guest: 

  • Houston White is a Minnesota entrepreneur and fashion designer. He is the founder of Houston White Goods, Houston White Men’s Room, The Get Down Coffee Company, Camdentown Flats and many other ventures. 

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