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Founded by Marc Ecko in 1993.1
Ecko Unltd. is a streetwear brand that was founded by Marc Ecko, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur, in 1993. The brand was originally established as a T-shirt company and quickly gained a following among hip-hop and urban culture enthusiasts. Ecko Unltd. has also been involved in several partnerships and collaborations with other brands, artists, and musicians including Spike Lee and Chuck D, as well as having a segment in Good Morning America that featured its T-shirt designs.
The company later acquired Avirex and Zoo York. In 2009, Ecko Unlimited had over $1 billion in global revenue and was the largest brand in streetwear.
On October 27, 2009, Iconix Brand Group paid $109 million for a 51% stake in Ecko Unlimited. It acquired full ownership in May 2013.
In 2014, the operator of Ecko Untld. stores filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming a decreasing target audience and an economic downturn as a result of the decision.
From Wikipedia’s article on Ecko Unltd., shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3