Lee

The H.D. Lee Mercantile Co. is created in Salina, Kansas by pioneering entrepreneuer H.D. Lee. At first, the wholesale grocery company would be known for producing fine foods like ketchup and canned peaches.

Born in Vermont in 1849, little did Henry David Lee know his name would soon become a household American garment brand synonymous for reliability,durability and Innovation.

The story goes that H.D. Lee inspired by seeing his chauffeur fixing the car, get the idea to develop an overall that will protect the wearer below and abovee the waist, Lee garments are born.

It is perceived as a very unique advertising campaign because the content of Picture stories is personal and honest. The entries span different cultures and the themes are widely diverse, but they share the collective feel to the campaign that fostered a sense of unity - an expression to PASSION.


http://www.leejeans-ap.com/

Guess

The world knows GUESS. Today, it is one of the most widely recognizable apparel companies across the globe, with over 1,113 GUESS and GUESS Accessory retail stores worldwide and counting.

A company known for innovative style, GUESS continues to dress and accessorize the world with fashion-forward apparel, handbags, watches, shoes and more.

“Our global store expansion is possible due to the strength of our brand and our licensee relationships. We have long-term relationships with them because we provide a strong brand, marketing and advertising worldwide, consistent image, clear direction for product, a true global strategy and multiple retail concepts, including GUESS stores, Guess by Marciano stores, accessories-only stores and our G by GUESS stores.” -Paul Marciano

In 2006, GUESS celebrated its 25th anniversary. It is with the same enthusiasm and passion from the beginning that drives the company forward today. One world. One brand.

PENSHOPPE

PENSHOPPE is all about the YOuth - The overflowing energy, spontaneous confidence and Vibrant Lifestyle at this Stage of a
a Person's Life.

The brand was created in 1986 in Cebu City, Philippines by Bernie Liu and A Group of friends who were in tune with the needs and lifestyle
of the local Youth. LIU, who would later become Chief Executive Officer of the clothing brand, broke into the youth Market with unique, HIP Graphic T-Shirts - Perfect for the Filipino Student's Wardrobe.

After conquering the Market in
Visayas and Mindanao, Penshoppe migrated to the Big City: Manila. The First Boutique opened Its doors in SM City North EDSA in 1991. Since then, PENSHOPPE's Network of stores has grown to 300 sites, all strategically located in the key
areas where its Market - THE YOUTH - shopped, Hung out and Had fun. PENSHOPPE broke Filipino retail Barriers in 2002 when it opened its store in XIAMEN, CHINA/

Today, the brand is a recognized leader in the Phillippine Fashion retail scene. It produces a varied selection of clothes, accessories and personal care products that are constantly in step with the Hottest Global Fashion Trends.


http://www.penshoppe.com/

Bench

 

Beginning in 1987 with a small store selling men’s t-shirts, Bench grew at a unparalleled rate by being the pioneer in the use of celebrity endorsers, television ang giant billboards to propel a fashion brand that offers premium quality products at affordable prices.

To date, Bench has grown to include a ladies’ line, underwear, fragrances, houseware, snacks, and a wide array of other lifestyle products, with the distinction of being present in virtually every retail space in the Philippines, and with a worldwide network of stores and outlets, reaching as far as the United States, the Middle East, and China

As it sliced through demographical divisions -- age, gender, socio-economic status -- a stirring slogan, “Bench is forever”, became the company’s abiding creed. 

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