We met only briefly at a housewares show in Chicago and I knew he was cool. While I was standing at my booth waiting for someone to ask me about my company’s exhibit I saw Richie and his colleague. They were talking to buyers and interested shoppers about their sustainable canvas tote bags. Richie was wearing a bowler hat and long coat while standing behind his booth at the edge of the exhibition hall. I thought to myself, “I wish I was that cool”. Who is this person and was the idea that  ...