It all began in Australia with two Staffordshire Bull Terriers named Darren and Phillip. When people saw them coming down the road, they would cross the street to avoid the two staffies, thinking they were dangerous. In response, the owners designed cute clothes for Darren and Phillip to wear, hoping it would help people see their true nature and make them more approachable.
The concept worked and developed into a full-blown, premium quality, all-inclusive clothing brand for dogs. Customers at first, Brian and Cris Nolan loved the brand and couldn’t pass up the opportunity when the original owners were ready to sell the business. Brian and Cris were able to introduce Darren and Phillip as a brand to the United States as well as expand elsewhere. That’s how this now global brand has become a local love in our very own town of Parker.
“We fell in love with the brand, mission, product and the community. Everything about it: when the opportunity came to take over the company, we didn’t hesitate. We felt like it was a great opportunity to do something together as a family,” Brian says.
Cris shares about their experience as “pawrents.” She mentions, “We’ve had so many animals: horses, chickens, goats, cats. I think now we’re down to four cats. Three are barn cats and one is an indoor cat. Our animals have always felt part of our family. We are big animal lovers. They’ve enhanced our life in more ways than one and so running a company like Darren and Phillip fits so seamlessly into our lives.”
With matching clothes for the entire family, Darren and Phillip is a fun and playful brand that helps bring the entire family together. They also have a big heart for rescues.
“It’s a mission-driven business,” Brian says. The numbers stand behind his statement. They have donated over a million dollars to rescues all around the world and continue to give part of their proceeds to rescues, as well as care packages to support in any way they can.
“This brand helps change the narrative for a lot of dogs that end up in rescues,” Cris affirms. “It’s so interesting to think of fashion for humans and how it represents who we are and then fashion for dogs to represent their true characters.”
“We definitely make a premium product. Our attention to detail. The fabrics we use. The craftsmanship, even the packaging. We get comments all the time,” Brian shares. “Also, the products we make are meant to be fun, to be able to cuddle with and look cute with your dog.”
Cris adds, “We’re in the business of happiness. We want to emulate a feeling of joy and happiness, so there’s a fun and playful aspect to the brand as well. The colors are light; they’re soothing.”
They also share about a special collection called Rescue Ranch. This collection features the dogs that the rescues have shared with them.
To support the love and mission, visit them online and on social.
www.darrenandphillip.com
@darrenandphillip
“We’re in the business of happiness. We want to emulate a feeling of joy and happiness, so there’s a fun and playful aspect to the brand as well. The colors are light, they’re soothing.”