March 21, 2019

Work Wear of the World Unites: A New Revolution in Denim

Maurice Malone, left, with a sample of his chain-fastened overalls and Ishmail Wali, who is a designer backpacks. Tony Shellman salesman for Walker Wear, wearing April’s vest with fireman closures, jean jacket and baggy jeans. The first time I was covered by the New York Times, and maybe it was...

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January 09, 2019

The illusion of what I perceive I turn into reality

Streetwear’s Original Visionary Returns One thing about the brand is it has always been about innovation. Moving forward. Not resting on successes and striving to break new ideas and barriers.

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September 10, 2018

Designers of the hottest 90s brands assemble at Liberty Fairs & Agenda Shows, Las Vegas

Maurice Malone, Karl Kani, April Walker, Damon Dash, Andy Hilfiger & Peter Paul featured at Assembly, Las Vegas.

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June 26, 2018

Maurice Malone, where you been? What happened?

Where you been, what happened? These are questions I’ve been asked even while in the mist of presenting celebrated runway shows during NY Fashion Week. I completely get why. I understand there are not many examples of popular brands entrenched in a culture and taken off the market at the...

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December 21, 2016

Denim designer Maurice Malone helps Opening Ceremony dip into the jeans market

Lisette Geller from Denimology said "you're on your way to become the next denim icon." I laughed and said thank you. That's the only way I know how to handle such wonderful compliments. However, I just helped Opening Ceremony's get a great design off paper and on the shelf. My job...

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May 13, 2016

90's Fashion 2016 Style: Iconic T-Shirts by Maurice Malone at: Opening Ceremony

90's fashion is in style for 2016 at Opening Ceremony. Check out the iconic T-Shirts on display by Maurice Malone.

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May 10, 2016

The Fashion Illuminati by XXL Magazine

Hip-hop's XXL Magazine features some of the top 90's Black and Hispanic hip-hop fashion designers who help to shape an industry.

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May 10, 2016

90's Urban / Hip Hop fashion designers – The Source Magazine Feb 1999

A few (not all) of the guys regarded as Top Urban / Hip Hop fashion Designers posed for the February 1999 issue of The Source Magazine. From left to right: Willie Esco, Ralph Reynolds, Karl Kani, Maurice Malone. Tony Shellman, although he worked in marketing and was not a designer, he was the...

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April 02, 2016

90s Hip-Hop Style Queen Aaliyah in Maurice Malone

Aaliyah in Maurice Malone t-shirt Photos via tumblr.com Aaliyah was one of my all-time favorite people. Back in the '90s, I was on-set to supply her with clothing for her first video and she always showed me Detroit love. P. Diddy, Aaliyah and The Notorious B.I.G. Photos via tumblr.com

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March 28, 2016

Denim Designer Maurice Malone teaches denim wash techniques in China factory

Maurice Malone at the Vigoss factory in China, explains to staff how to correctly make realistic whiskers on denim jeans. Denim Designer Maurice Malone   This video was created for Denimwork.com, Maurice's Freelance Fashion and Denim Design Service in 2011. Head of denim design at Vigoss USA, Maurice worked up to six...

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May 04, 2015

Maurice Malone new website

Welcome to the new Maurice Malone website. This is the 1st post for the blog area which will be updated weekly with things past and present related to designer Maurice Malone. In the shopping area, you'll find products from Maurice's current brand Williamsburg Garment Company, with plans to remake classic Maurice...

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