Calibre is an Australian

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brand launched in 1989 by Gary Zecevic. The brand specialises in tailored casual garments.

History

In 1989, Gary Zecevic opened his first Calibre store in

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, Melbourne. Three years later, he opened his second Melbourne store, followed by two additional stores in Sydney. By 1997, Calibre began exporting products at

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in Los Angeles and

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in Hong Kong. Exports ceased in the early 2000s in order to focus on the Australian market. In 2006, ''

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'' speculated the company was turning over nearly $20 million. The first Calibre concession store opened in David Jones in 2009, and their online store was launched in 2011.

Present day

Calibre now has 16 stores and eight concessions within David Jones stores nationally, as well as its own

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website which ships products globally. The company's headquarters are in Melbourne.

Awards

Calibre won the 2015

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Fashion Laureate award for Best Menswear, additionally the founder Gary Zecevic was awarded th
GQ Australian Men of the Year award
for Fashion in 2007.

References

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