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aussieBum is an Australian men's swimwear and underwear manufacturer. Initially manufactured in Sydney's inner west, a growing number of aussieBum products were later manufactured overseas in China, [1] Bangladesh, [2] Thailand, [3] and Vietnam. [4]
Catalina Swimwear: 1907 United States Chantelle (lingerie) 1876 France Curvy Kate: 2009 England Deus Ex Machina: 2006 Australia: Diapolo: 1997 Hungary: Dolfin Swimwear: 1941 United States Funkita: 2002 Australia Funky Trunks: 2002 Australia Gottex: 1956 Israel Grand Sport Group: 1961 Thailand H&M: 1947 Sweden Head: 1950 United States ...
Mambo Graphics (also, 100% Mambo; and marketed as Mambo) is an Australian clothing brand specialises in swimwear, wetsuits, casual wear apparel and surfing accessories. Mambo was launched in 1984 by Australian entrepreneur and founder of Phantom Records, Dare Jennings along with his business partner, Andrew Rich.
Watersun was founded in Melbourne, Victoria, in 1955 by David Waters.Operating a retail outlet with manufacturing at the back of a small shop in Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Watersun employed young new designers to gain notoriety with swimwear designs in a very conservative post-war Australia.
Seafolly has stores located in Australia, United States and Singapore, and over 2700 stockists worldwide. [2] [3] [4] Seafolly was founded in 1975 by Peter and Yvonne Halas.. Their son Anthony Halas took over as CEO in 1998 [5] and went on to expand the brand into Europe, North America and A
The Speedo sponsored Australian men's swim team took home eight gold medals [11] and brought a new worldwide level of notoriety to the company which debuted the swim briefs that would become synonymous with the brand name. By 1957, Speedo had the exclusive licence to manufacture and distribute Jockey brand men's underwear in Australia. [12]
Reasons that swim briefs are chosen for recreation include style, ease of movement in the water, sunshine exposure, quick drying time, and the ability to be worn under pants or shorts. Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott was a fitness fanatic noted for wearing speedos or "budgie smugglers". [7]
2003 – Acquired Kolotex hosiery [16] and Sachi women's footwear. [17] 2004 – Listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and New Zealand Stock Exchange. [18] 2005 – Obtained Merrell Footwear distribution licence. [19] 2005 – Acquired Sheridan business including Actil and Arthur Ellis (Homewares New Zealand and Everwarm Survival businesses ...