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'''Merc Clothing''' is a United Kingdom-based clothing company which specialises in the production of shirts, trousers, suits, [[Anorak|parkas]], [[harrington jacket]]s, shoes and accessories for men and women (primarily focusing on the former).<ref name="merc"> {{cite news | title = Reinvented Merc Classics Hero in Autumn Winter ‘10 Collection | date = 18 August 2010 | publisher = http://www.artrocker.tv/fashion/article/reinvented-merc-classics-hero-in-autumn-winter-10-collection | work = Artrocker | accessdate = 2011-04-15}}</ref> Although the brand originally focused on the [[Mod (subculture)|mod]] and [[skinhead]] styles, they have adapted to target a wider clientele.<ref name="merc" /> They also carry a more casual range of jeans and T-shirts. The brand occasionally incorporates the [[Royal Air Force]] [[roundel]] (sometimes called the ''mod target'') in its designs. Merc Clothing is a privately owned company.{{Citation needed|date=January 2011}} |
'''Merc Clothing''' is a United Kingdom-based clothing company which specialises in the production of shirts, trousers, suits, [[Anorak|parkas]], [[harrington jacket]]s, shoes and accessories for men and women (primarily focusing on the former).<ref name="merc"> {{cite news | title = Reinvented Merc Classics Hero in Autumn Winter ‘10 Collection | date = 18 August 2010 | publisher = http://www.artrocker.tv/fashion/article/reinvented-merc-classics-hero-in-autumn-winter-10-collection | work = Artrocker | accessdate = 2011-04-15}}</ref> Although the brand originally focused on the [[Mod (subculture)|mod]] and [[skinhead]] styles, they have adapted to target a wider clientele.<ref name="merc" /> They also carry a more casual range of jeans and T-shirts. The brand occasionally incorporates the [[Royal Air Force]] [[roundel]] (sometimes called the ''mod target'') in its designs. Merc Clothing is a privately owned company.{{Citation needed|date=January 2011}} |
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Founded by Javid Alavi in London in 1967, and with a presence on [[Carnaby Street]], Merc Clothing aimed to fill a demand for a specific look in 1960s England. Originally, in addition to their own merchandise, they stocked brands such as [[Fred_Perry#Clothing label|Fred Perry]], Farah[http://www.farah.co.uk/] and [[Lonsdale (clothing)|Lonsdale]], later dropping these brands to exclusively sell Merc products. Since then, Merc has continued to grow, and now ships goods to every continent via the website [http://www.merc.com http://www.merc.com/].{{Citation needed|date=January 2011}} |
Founded by Javid Alavi in London in 1967, and with a presence on [[Carnaby Street]], Merc Clothing aimed to fill a demand for a specific look in 1960s England. Originally, in addition to their own merchandise, they stocked brands such as [[Fred_Perry#Clothing label|Fred Perry]], Farah [http://www.farah.co.uk/] and [[Lonsdale (clothing)|Lonsdale]], later dropping these brands to exclusively sell Merc products. Since then, Merc has continued to grow, and now ships goods to every continent via the website [http://www.merc.com http://www.merc.com/].{{Citation needed|date=January 2011}} |
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| Founded | 1967, Carnaby Street, England |
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| Founder | Javid Alavi |
| Products | Mod, skinhead, casual and more |
Merc Clothing is a United Kingdom-based clothing company which specialises in the production of shirts, trousers, suits, parkas, harrington jackets, shoes and accessories for men and women (primarily focusing on the former).[1] Although the brand originally focused on the mod and skinhead styles, they have adapted to target a wider clientele.[1] They also carry a more casual range of jeans and T-shirts. The brand occasionally incorporates the Royal Air Force roundel (sometimes called the mod target) in its designs. Merc Clothing is a privately owned company.[citation needed]
Founded by Javid Alavi in London in 1967, and with a presence on Carnaby Street, Merc Clothing aimed to fill a demand for a specific look in 1960s England. Originally, in addition to their own merchandise, they stocked brands such as Fred Perry, Farah [1] and Lonsdale, later dropping these brands to exclusively sell Merc products. Since then, Merc has continued to grow, and now ships goods to every continent via the website http://www.merc.com/.[citation needed]
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