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Marc Ecko parlayed his graffiti art into a business while still in college, designing handmade T-shirts that landed on the backs of icons like Spike Lee and Chuck D. Attention to Ecko Unlimited became more widespread in 1993, when the initial line of six popular T-shirt designs appeared on Good Morning America. The company soon expanded into the hip-hop, extreme-sport, and designer-fashion markets and also began producing footwear, leather goods, gloves, outerwear, underwear, bags, and a women's collection. Ecko launched his line of sophisticated urban menswear, Marc Ecko Cut & Sew, in 2004, which is distinguished by its knitwear, attentive tailoring, and dressier fabrics.
“Snappy hip-hop flavored duds — printed tees, decorated jackets and emblazoned blazers — for trendy guys a few years above or below 20 who are just starting to step up their style.”—Mike Albo The New York Times
“In grade school the idea that you could take the skill set of airbrushing graffiti onto T-shirts and then turn it into a business didn't seem possible ... It was definitely a better hustle than working at a Shop Rite, McDonald's or being a drug dealer.”—Marc Ecko Ad Week
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