Amekor
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Amekor Industries is a manufacturer and distributor of wigs, extensions and hairpieces.[1] Based in Conshohocken, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Amekor Industries was founded in 1979. The name, Amekor, is a neologism, combining the words American and Korean, to represent the partnership between the original company organizers.
In 1996, the company partnered with Beverly Johnson, the first African American model on the covers of Vogue and Glamour, and her team of stylists to create a new line of hair products specifically for African-American women.[2]
In 2010, Amekor began a new venture when it teamed up with Vivia A. Fox to help her with the Vivica A. Fox Hair Collection.
[edit] References
- ^ Carey, Carol Rose (1982-11). "Techniques For Ringing Up Orders". Inc.. http://www.inc.com/magazine/19821101/923.html. Retrieved 15 July 2009.
- ^ Kasrel, Deni (1997-10-31). "Trailblazing supermodel signs on with Amekor". Philadelphia Business Journal. http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/1997/11/03/newscolumn3.html. Retrieved 15 July 2009.
- Turner, Marcia Layton. "View From The Top: Amekor Industries." Beauty Store Business. February 2008. 72-76.
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Interview with Beverly Johnson on CNN
- [1] Beverly Johnson on the Psychology of Beauty. An excerpt from the new book “Family Affair: What It Means to Be African American Today”
