From Mushrooms to Onesies: Gavin’s Wild Ride into Retail
What happens when a mushroom entrepreneur decides to open the world's first onesie store? Buckle up for a wild ride through creativity, community, and pure entrepreneurial magic.
Summary
Gavin, the visionary behind the Chaga Company, is transforming San Francisco's retail landscape with an audacious new venture: the first-ever onesie store. Blending his passion for functional mushrooms and one-piece fashion, Gavin is creating a unique space that's part retail store, part community hub. Located at One Market Plaza, the store will feature Chaga products, custom onesies, artist collaborations, and immersive workshops ranging from mushroom dyeing to booty yoga. More than just a store, it's a bold statement about revitalizing urban spaces, supporting local artists, and bringing joy through unexpected experiences.
Gavin Escolar Onesie King
Gavin is the founder of the Chaga Company, a Bay Area-based mushroom product brand. A self-proclaimed "onesie king," he has been wearing one-piece outfits daily since 2005 and is now expanding his entrepreneurial vision into fashion and community activation.
💡 Key Takeaways
Entrepreneurship can blend passion, creativity, and social impact
Upcycling and collaboration can drive innovative business models
Community spaces can help people reconnect post-pandemic
Functional mushrooms offer diverse health and wellness benefits
Local artists and makers are crucial to urban revitalization
"San Francisco has always been one of the best cities in the world."
~ Gavin, Onesie King
Chaga Company website
One Market Plaza
Liz Vermilion (Mushroom Dye Artist)