The concept for Krass & Funnell originated in 2009 by two high school friends and teammates, Pierson Krass and Sam Funnell. They felt that athletic shorts currently on the market lacked a certain style and flair they were looking for. This inspired them to create the first pair of Classic Embroidered Lobster Shorts, which laid the foundation for what was to come; a brand focused on blending high quality products with a flashy style.

Pierson is now a Junior at Lehigh University where he has joined a fraternity and relishes in the full college experience. His design ideas tend to err more on the wild side and are influenced by his passion for extreme sports. This is balanced out by Sam, an avid lacrosse player, and freshman at Trinity. Having grown up on the Cape and attended prep-school, Sam brings a more refined and traditional style to the mix. Combined, they are able to strike a perfect balance, that is Krass & Funnell. With a work hard, play hard mantra, their goal is to continue to try and design original products for their peers.