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Namesake (brand)
Namesake is a Taiwanese fashion brand known for blending basketball culture with avant-garde streetwear. It was founded by the Lin family. The brand has gained international recognition, being nominated for the LVMH Prize in 2023. History Namesake was established by three brothers—Michael, Richard, and Steve Lin—who shared a passion for both fashion and basketball. The label gained international attention after being nominated for the LVMH Prize in 2023. See also * Fifty Percent * Lativ Lativ is a Taiwanese clothing brand founded in 2007. Inspired by brands such as Uniqlo and GU, Lativ designs clothes suitable for Taiwan's subtropical climate while incorporating diverse graphic elements. The brand has built its success primaril ... * NET * OqLiq * Fashion in Taiwan References {{reflist Clothing companies established in 2020 2020 establishments in Taiwan Taiwanese brands Clothing companies of Taiwan Clothing brands of Taiwan Basketball culture ...
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Taiwan
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. The main geography of Taiwan, island of Taiwan, also known as ''Formosa'', lies between the East China Sea, East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the China, People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south. It has an area of , with mountain ranges dominating the eastern two-thirds and plains in the western third, where its Urbanization by country, highly urbanized population is concentrated. The combined Free area of the Republic of China, territories under ROC control consist of list of islands of Taiwan, 168 islands in total covering . The Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area, largest metropolitan area is formed by Taipei (the capital), New Taipei City, and Keelung. With around 23.9 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the List of countries and dependencies by population density, most densely populated countries. Tai ...
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Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular Basketball court, court, compete with the primary objective of #Shooting, shooting a basketball (ball), basketball (approximately in diameter) through the defender's Basket (basketball), hoop (a basket in diameter mounted high to a Backboard (basketball), backboard at each end of the court), while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. A Field goal (basketball), field goal is worth two points, unless made from behind the 3 point line, three-point line, when it is worth three. After a foul, timed play stops and the player fouled or designated to shoot a technical foul is given one, two or three one-point free throws. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but if regulation play expires with the score tied, an additional period of play (Overtime (sports), overtime) is mandated. Players advance the ball by boun ...
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LVMH
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (), commonly known as LVMH, is a French multinational holding company and conglomerate that specializes in luxury goods and has its headquarters in Paris, France. The company was formed in 1987 through the merger of fashion house Louis Vuitton (founded in 1854) with Moët Hennessy, which had been established by the 1971 merger between the champagne producer Moët & Chandon (founded in 1743) and the cognac producer Hennessy (founded in 1765). In April 2023, LVMH became the first European company to surpass a valuation of $500 billion. In 2023, the company was ranked 47th in the Forbes Global 2000. LVMH controls around 60 subsidiaries that manage 75 luxury brands. In addition to Louis Vuitton and Moët Hennessy, LVMH's portfolio includes Christian Dior Couture, Givenchy, Fendi, Celine, Kenzo, Tiffany, Bulgari, Loewe, TAG Heuer, Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, Sephora and Loro Piana. The subsidiaries are often managed i ...
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Elle (magazine)
''Elle'' (stylized in all caps) is a worldwide Lifestyle magazine, magazine of French origin that offers a mix of fashion and beauty content, and society and Lifestyle (social sciences), lifestyle. The title ''Elle'' means ''She'' in French. ''Elle'' is considered "one of the world's largest fashion and lifestyle publications", with 45 international editions totalling 33 million readers and receiving 100 million unique monthly visitors on its 55 digital platforms. It was founded in Paris in 1945 by Hélène Gordon-Lazareff. The magazine's readership has grown since its founding, increasing to 800,000 across France by the 1960s. ''Elle'' editions have since multiplied, creating a global network of publications and readers. ''Elle''s international expansion began with ''Elle UK'' and ''Elle USA'' launches in 1985. Previous magazine editors include Jean-Dominique Bauby for ''Elle France'' and Roberta Myers, the longest-serving editor-in-chief at ''Elle USA''. :fr:Véronique Philipp ...
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Fifty Percent
50% Fifty Percent, stylized in all capital letters, is a Taiwanese affordable fashion brand established in 2010, specialising in trendy and budget-friendly clothing. Since its first physical store opened, the brand has expanded significantly, operating over 35 stores across northern, central, and southern Taiwan as of March 2025. The brand’s appeal lies in its diverse range of clothing, including men’s and women’s apparel, couple outfits, and children's wear, as well as accessories. With its accessible pricing and modern designs, Fifty Percent has gained popularity in the country, particularly among young consumers. In May 2023, the brand opened its flagship store in Breeze Nan Jing, with a total floor area of . See also * Lativ * Namesake A namesake is a person, place, or thing bearing the name of another. Most commonly, it refers to an individual who is purposely named after another (e.g. John F. Kennedy Jr would be the namesake of John F. Kennedy). In common par ...
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Lativ
Lativ is a Taiwanese clothing brand founded in 2007. Inspired by brands such as Uniqlo and GU, Lativ designs clothes suitable for Taiwan's subtropical climate while incorporating diverse graphic elements. The brand has built its success primarily through online shopping rather than physical stores. The name "Lativ" is derived from the phrase "Life should be attractive in various ways." In 2011, Lativ ranked first in sales volume among online clothing brands in Taiwan, generating a revenue of NT$4 billion (US$133 million). Controversies On February 2, 2012, Lativ announced the removal of Country of Origin labels from its website. The movement sparked controversy among customers as the brand had initially built its reputation on producing clothing in Taiwan, which many viewed as a core brand value. The decision to remove origin labels was prompted by Lativ's gradual shift of production to countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, and China since 2010. Lativ cited challenges in the lo ...
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Net (brand)
NET is a Taiwan-owned clothing company that makes mass-market casual clothing and other items, selling the bulk of its products in Taiwan. It was founded in 1991 and as of 2024, had 144 stores across Taiwan. History In the 1960s and 1970s, the Taiwan clothing industry was booming, with many garments manufactured in Taiwan. However, as the volume of garments increased, some garments did not meet the requirements of foreign buyers, or the garments had defects or had transportation delays. However, Taiwanese manufacturers had to face the pressure of inventory accumulation due to returns from foreign original manufacturers. The Housewives Shopping Mall mainly sold ready-made clothing for export. In order to solve the problem of insufficient supply, it began to invest in a business model focusing on self-developed products and designed clothing to sell locally. In October 1991, Taiwan's first self-created clothing brand ''NET'' was established in Housewives Mall. In 1993, Hous ...
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OqLiq
oqLiq (stylized with a lowercase "q") is a Taiwanese high‑end performance-fashion label founded in Tainan by designers Chi Hung and Orbit Lin. The brand blends urban minimalism with functional outerwear, using sustainable textiles and garment construction, earning a reputation for its minimalist aesthetic and technical sophistication. History and Brand Identity Launching its debut collection in 2020, oqLiq was conceived as a "fashion lab" rather than a conventional design house. Designers Chi Hung and Orbit Lin, with backgrounds in fine arts and engineering, rooted the brand in interdisciplinary creativity, drawing from subcultures like skateboarding, vintage styles, and Ura-Harajuku fashion, while celebrating their Taiwanese heritage. oqLiq items are available directly through their online store and distributed across premium urban boutiques in Taipei. International presence includes select retailers like Hypebeast (Hong Kong), COEVO (Seoul), and US retailers such as MASHBURN ...
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Fashion In Taiwan
Fashion in Taiwan has grown significantly over the past decades, shaped by Western influences, Taiwan’s increasing affluence, vibrant social media culture, and its own domestic pop culture—often referred to as the Taiwanese wave. This evolution has helped Taiwanese designers and brands draw international attention. Taipei acts as the epicenter of the nation’s fashion industry, with Taipei Fashion Week—under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture (Taiwan), Ministry of Culture—showcasing collaborations between fashion, indigenous arts, anime, and sports icons, and demonstrating a strong cross-disciplinary focus on creativity, sustainability, and cultural heritage. Meanwhile, bustling streetwear and fast-fashion hubs like Wufenpu and List of night markets in Taiwan, night markets across major cities remain integral to Taiwan’s local style scene, providing accessible platforms for emerging trends and community expression. History The evolution of Taiwanese fashion closely ...
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Clothing Companies Established In 2020
Clothing (also known as clothes, garments, dress, apparel, or attire) is any item worn on a human body. Typically, clothing is made of fabrics or textiles, but over time it has included garments made from animal skin and other thin sheets of materials and natural products found in the environment, put together. The wearing of clothing is mostly restricted to human beings and is a feature of all human societies. The amount and type of clothing worn depends on gender, body type, social factors, and geographic considerations. Garments cover the body, footwear Footwear refers to garments worn on the feet, which typically serve the purpose of protective clothing, protection against adversities of the environment such as wear from rough ground; stability on slippery ground; and temperature. *Shoes and si ... covers the feet, gloves cover the hands, while hats and headgear cover the head, and underwear covers the intimate parts. Clothing serves many purposes: it can serve as protecti ...
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