Mooks clothing company
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| Industry | Fashion |
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| Founded | Melbourne, Australia (1991) |
| Founders | Peter Hill and Stephen Hill |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Australia |
| Products | Clothing and Accessories |
| Parent | Pacific Brands |
Mooks is an Australian streetwear clothing brand, founded by graphic designer Richard Allan and brothers Peter and Stephen Hill in 1991.[1] Design influences include manga, Japanese baseball, American college sport, and skater culture. In 2007, Mooks was acquired by the Pacific Brands conglomerate from Globe International.[2][3][4]
According to the company, "Mook" is old New York slang for a hipster, a hustler, a wiseguy or even a fool.
References
[edit]- ^ Tracey McEldowney (2 June 2006). "Mad about Mooks". Ragtrader. Sydney: Yaffa Media. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ "Our History". Hanes Australia. Hanes Australasia Limited. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ Ross Kelly (19 October 2006). "Globe to go to Pac Brands". Herald Sun (Melbourne). Melbourne, Australia. AAP. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
- ^ Blair Speedy (2 November 2010). "Balanced approach pays off for Globe International". The Australian. Australia. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
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