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.
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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.

two people smiling in a radio studio
MPR News host Angela Davis wears a tank top and sweatpants from the Houston White for Target collection that Houston White (right) designed.
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He recently partnered with Target to sell his clothing line called Houston White X Target.

Listen back to the conversation MPR News host Angela Davis had with Houston White about his many projects and how he uses his creative work to create community.

Guest: 

  • Houston White is a Minnesota entrepreneur and fashion designer. He’s 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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