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Marco Marco is an American fashion label based in Los Angeles, California. The label was founded by Marco Morante and Christopher Psaila in 2002.[1] It is primarily known for its costuming and popularity in the drag queen and LGBT communities.[2]
The label has created costumes for Cher, Britney Spears, and Katy Perry, among others.
In 2018, the Marco Marco fashion show at New York Fashion Week became the first show of its kind to feature an all-transgender roster of models.[3]
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fashion |
| Founded | 2002 in Los Angeles, California |
| Founder | Christopher Psaila Marco Morante |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Litigation
In 2023, Marco Marco co-founder Christopher Psaila filed a lawsuit against singer and television personality Erika Girardi, American Express, and multiple U.S. Secret Service agents. Psaila alleged that Girardi, known professionally as Erika Jayne, fraudulently sought refunds through American Express and bribed a Secret Service agent via her husband, Tom Girardi, to file false felony charges against him.[4]
Psaila claimed that he was charged with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in 2017, but federal prosecutors dismissed the case in September 2021. The lawsuit stated that Jayne had purchased approximately $934,000 worth of clothing and services from Marco Marco between 2015 and 2016. Jayne allegedly questioned the charges in December 2016, and received a refund of approximately $787,000 from American Express.[5][6]
References
- ^ "The Girardis, the Secret Service and wire fraud claims that nearly ruined a Hollywood designer". Los Angeles Times. 2023-02-09. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ "LOOK: Fashion Designer Recruits 'Drag Race' Stars And Other Queer Models For Incredible Show". HuffPost. 2014-10-16. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ "This Ground-Breaking Fashion Show Featured All Trans Models". Cosmopolitan. 2018-09-10. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ "'Real Housewives' star Erika Jayne sued for $18M over alleged conspiracy with American Express and Secret Service". NBC News. 2023-08-30. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ Fraser, Kristopher (2023-08-30). "Marco Marco's Christopher Psaila Files $18 Million Lawsuit Against Erika Jayne, Secret Service Agents and American Express for Alleged Fraud Scheme". WWD. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ "The Girardis, the Secret Service and wire fraud claims that nearly ruined a Hollywood designer". Los Angeles Times. 2023-02-09. Retrieved 2024-06-19.