These quotes reveal how Lululemon's founder really feels about the athleisure brand

Chip Wilson stepped down from the CEO role at Lululemon in 2013.

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• Lululemon founder Chip Wilson has been a vocal critic of the brand since leaving the company.
• Some of his remarks, which have criticized the brand's diversity, marketing, and leadership, have been controversial.
• In December, Wilson launched a proxy battle to change the leadership of Lululemon's board.

Lululemon's outspoken founder is used to making headlines with his interviews.