Marc Ecko Enterprises was founded in 1993 by Marc Ecko, Seth Gerszberg, and Marci Tapper. Evolving from just six t-shirts and a can of spray paint, Marc Ecko Enterprises has become a full-scale global fashion and lifestyle company. Current Marc Ecko Enterprise brands include: *ecko unltd., Marc Ecko Cut & Sew, eckored, G-Unit, Zoo York, Complex Media Network, Marc Ecko Entertainment, *eckoTV, and ShopEcko.com.
*Ecko unltd. has been the leading face of global youth culture since 1993. Rhinos roam the world on the backs of *ecko unltd.'s forward-thinking consumers, and its diverse brands are omnipresent in visual representations of next-generation culture: from music videos and television programs to catwalks, action sports, and video games. The "World Famous Rhino Brand" has expanded to include t-shirts, jeans, hoodies, sneakers, watches, hats, bags, and more.
Launched in 2004, Marc Ecko Cut & Sew Collection combines classic tailoring with bold graphics and subtle embellishments. It was designed for those who want to start dressing a little more seriously but still maintain their youthful edge. The line includes t-shirts, premium denim, hoodies, button down shirts, footwear, and watches, all of it pulled off with just the right amount of swagger.
eckored is the sister brand of the leading young men's brand *ecko unltd. Fresh, colorful, young, relaxed style defines eckored, which draws inspiration from music and young Hollywood stars as well as the heritage of the *ecko unltd. brand. Casual, fun, unrestrained and hip, eckored is the perfect female complement to *ecko unltd. Eckored has expanded to include t-shirts, jeans, hoodies, sneakers, handbags, watches, and accessories.
The G-Unit Clothing Company is an independent venture operated by Marc Ecko Enterprises and multi-platinum selling artist 50 Cent. G-Unit is comprised of t-shirts, jeans, hats, and athletic-inspired sportswear, including men's and women's clothing.
Zoo York was founded in 1993. In the mid-70s, Zoo York was the name for a crew of artists and skaters who were instrumental in developing the hip-hop scene in New York. The name then faded in the background in the '80s before resurfacing in '93 when Rodney Smith, along with friends Eli Gesner and Adam Schatz, started the fledgling company. The product line includes men's and women's t-shirts, hoodies, jeans, jackets, hats, sneakers, and other accessories. Zoo York also designs and manufactures its own line of skateboards, wheels, grip tape and other skate accessories.
Complex Media LLC, the publishing and new media division of Marc Ecko Enterprises, is the leading provider of music, style and lifestyle content dedicated to emerging trends for young men. The company launched in 2002 with Complex Magazine, a men's style guide and lifestyle publication. The Complex Media Network is the premier online destination for the most influential 20-something male consumers, driven by style, sports, music, games, gear and girls.
Marc Ecko Entertainment is an innovative full service production company, with a focus on interactive entertainment. The division creates, cultivates, acquires and markets original intellectual properties with the express interest of building franchises that can thrive across multiple entertainment mediums. Releases to date include the debut of the division's first game, Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure, in conjunction with Atari. Other projects include a second game release with Human Head Studios and development of a game based on the Showtime hit series Dexter.
In 2006, *ecko untld. launched *eckoTV, the first of its kind in-store and online video channel featuring content from consumers and independent film and video makers. *EckoTV currently plays in specialty, department, and *ecko unltd. direct retail stores throughout the United States and across the globe. The channel serves as a hub to broadcast and showcase elements of the unlimited number of *ecko untld. consumer lifestyles from action sports to gaming to fashion from all over the world.
Early in the history of Marc Ecko Enterprises, founders Marc Ecko, Seth Gerszberg, and Marci Tapper pledged support for children in need. Out of this promise grew Tikva Children's Home, which addresses the growing crisis of orphaned, abandoned, and homeless children in the Odessa region of the Ukraine. Founded in 1996, the Tikva Children's Home is committed to providing the educational and emotional resources to help these children rise above their impoverished past at the same time that it works toward building a culturally and economically re-invigorated Odessa community in which they can thrive.
Sweat Equity Enterprises (SEE), launched in 2005, is a Marc Ecko Enterprises philanthropic initiative that builds design collaborations between youth and industry, providing a learning opportunity for teens and an innovation lab for design professionals and companies.
An acronym for Successful Teens with, Knowledge, Experience, and Determination, STOKED Mentoring is a nonprofit organization that gives at-risk youth an opportunity to discover surfing, snowboarding, and skateboarding. Through such programs, they are not only exposed to sports they might not otherwise be involved with, but they are able to develop resiliency, determination, and success, in ways that are more tangible and lasting than lessons in a classroom.
