P.E Nation co-founder Claire Greaves (formerly Tregoning) has discussed her 'new chapter' in an interview with Marie Claire after her business split from Pip Edwards.
The businesswoman confirmed she was stepping back from the athleisurewear brandin March,endingone of Aussie fashion's longest lasting relationships.
The co-founders were hit by rumours of a falling out at the time, and Pip has since also walked away from the helm of P.E Nation in another shocking decision.
Now, Claireis moving on to an exciting new business venture just months after leaving her 10-year working relationship with Pip behind her.
She has teamed up with Aussie comedianCeleste Barber to launch a brand new make-up brand called Booie Beauty.
Speaking toMarie Claire, Claire discussed her 'new chapter' with Celeste, 42, and gave an insight into their working relationship.
'[Celeste] you're the ideas, you're the brand, and I'm building the business behind it, which is what I do,' Claire said while interviewing Celeste for the magazine's cover story.
The business partners went on to poignantly discuss whether or not entrepreneurs should go into business with their friends.
P.E Nation co-founder Claire Greaves (left) has discussed her 'new chapter' in an interview with Marie Claire after her business split from Pip Edwards (right)
After her shock departure from P.E Nation, Claire teamed up with Aussie comedian Celeste Barber (pictured) to launch a brand new make-up brand called Booie Beauty
Claire asked Celeste: 'They say never to go into business with friends, is that true?'
To which Celeste replied: 'We've become friends through business, which I think is the smart way to do it, you need to like the people you work with.'
Celeste went on to heap praise on Claire for 'reassuring' her as she makes the bold career change of going into business from acting.
'This is a very different thing to what I do in my other life,' Celeste explained.
'I second-guess myself a bit, I have ADHD, so my brain jumps around a lot and it can betray me sometimes. Claire has really reassured me along the way and will tell me, ''No, don't worry, you've nailed it''.'
Claire and Celeste's brand Booie Beauty has launched online with a five-piece make-up collection that includes moisturizer, cheek tint, mascara and eyebrow gel.
With prices ranging from $21 to $39, the brand is focused on providing fun make-up options for women over the age of 40, rather than just anti-ageing products.
Claire is best-known as the co-founder of popular Aussie athleisurewear brand P.E Nation, but she stepped down from the role in March in a shock decision.
Speaking to Marie Claire, the new team discussed whether or not entrepreneurs should go into business with their friends, with Celeste (pictured) praising Claire for her supporting her
At the time, P.E Nation said in a statement that Claire would be 'pursuing other creative endeavours' and taking her career in a new direction.
The brand told theDaily Telegraph: 'After 10 years of driving P.E Nation with friend and co-founder Pip Edwards, Claire Greaves has made the decision to step out of the day to day running of the business.
'Claire will remain on the board and will retain her shareholding as the company continues to thrive in the very creative, visionary hands of Pip Edwards at the helm, along with the board of directors.
'The business has secured and developed an extremely strong product and design team.
'Pip and the company are in complete support of Claire's transition to pursue other creative endeavours and wish her the absolute best in her next chapter.'
Claire and Pip were then hit by rumours of a falling out, andPip later wiped all traces of Claire from P.E Nation's social media in a seemingly telling move, erasing years of posts promoting the sportswear brand.
Pip took over as the sole creative director after Claire's exit and gave the brand an overhaul and relaunch, but she has now confirmed that she too is stepping down.
Earlier this week, Pip announced that she is taking a 'step back' and will no longer hold the creative director position that she took over after Claire's exit.
Claireconfirmed she was stepping back from the P.E Nation brand in March, and she and Pip (right) were later hit by rumours of a falling out. Pip has since also stepped back from the brand
'Following P.E. Nation's celebrated and successful re/brand at Sydney Fashion Week, I will be stepping back from the role of P.E. Nation's Creative Director, to pursue new creative challenges,' Pip wrote in a lengthy Instagram caption.
'My time leading the brand as Creative Director has been an incredible run, and while I am handing over that role, I am maintaining my P.E. Nation directorship and substantial shareholding/ I am forever grateful for and proud of what we have created, and P.E. Nation will always be in my heart and soul.
'As the brand grew, I grew. And much like the re/birth of P.E. Nation, it is now time for me to pursue my personal Re/Creation era.'
'I want to thank our loyal, committed and amazing P.E. Nation staff and community, both in Australia and abroad, for a phenomenal 10 years of birthing, living and breathing everything P.E. Nation, and for enabling us to collectively reach unforgettable heights,' she added.
Pip and Claire co-founded the athleisure brand in Sydney back in 2015 and turned it into a globally thriving business.
