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Australian minimalist label Status Anxiety opens NYC store

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Will Sked founded Status Anxiety in 2004 after recognising a need in the market for simple, fashionable men’s wallets. The store, located at 248 Elizabeth Street, offers ethically sourced leather goods with a focus on biodegradable materials and environmental impact reduction.

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DC Shoes co-founder dies in snowmobile accident

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Block was a marketing executive who co-founded the skateboard fashion brand DC Shoes with his business partner, Damon Way in 1994. Block sold his remaining shares and transitioned into a professional rally driver in 2004 as Quicksilver bought the company.

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Safilo, Marc Jacobs extend global eyewear licensing agreement

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The deal will allow Marc Jacobs to strengthen its offerings in the US market as well as around the globe. Marc Jacobs, founded in 1984, sells products in various categories including accessories, children’s wear, and fragrances. The company presently has subsidiaries in 40 countries and over 50 partners in 70 countries.

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The Olympic opportunity: How brands can sustain their momentum beyond the Games

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These shifts manifest in various ways, from increased consumer spending to innovative marketing strategies. Limited-edition items and memorabilia become highly sought after, creating a lucrative market for retailers. For instance, retailers can feature stories of local athletes or community heroes in their marketing campaigns.

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Vans founder passes away

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Paul’s bold experiments in product design, distribution and marketing, along with his knack for numbers and efficiency turned a family shoe business into a globally recognized brand.”. The brand was sold to the banking firm McCown De Leew & Co before being merged into VF Corporation for about US$400 million in 2004.

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Status Anxiety founder Will Sked talks US expansion

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In a market as saturated as leather goods and accessories, it’s hard for brands to find ways to stand out. In 2004, he took the matter into his own hands and set about launching a brand to fill this white space. IR: The brand was originally launched in 2004.

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Exclusive: Alice McCall is empowered and ready to start a new chapter

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Before launching her eponymous brand in 2004 McCall was a stylist for ten years and has been a designer for the past nearly 30 years. This model aims to minimise overproduction and deliver beauty and fashion accessories to a mass market. Which has been quantified in pop-up bricks and mortar nationwide.

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