Paul Frank Industries
Encyclopedia
Paul Frank Industries is a privately-held California-based lifestyle products company, selling apparel and accessories.
, making vinyl accessories in a garage as gifts for their friends. From there the wallets and handbags became a local sensation. The firm was formally incorporated in 1998 and has since grown into a global brand with its own stores.
On Nov. 8, 2005, Frank left the company, but remained a stockholder. A lawsuit resulted, with the issue being whether he left voluntarily or was forced out by the other two partners.
On August 17, 2010, Haim Saban
, the owner of Saban Brands bought Paul Frank Industries; it will be under the same ownership as the Power Rangers
franchise.
, The Elton John AIDS Foundation
, First Book and The Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. The retail stores host events throughout the year: The Winter Coat Drive, The Annual Book Drive, Earth Day and College Nite.
History
The firm was founded in 1995 as a partnership between Paul Frank Sunich (usually known as Paul Frank) and two local businessmen Ryan Heuser and John OswaldJohn Oswald
John Oswald may refer to:* John Oswald , Scottish philosopher, writer, and revolutionary* John Oswald , British general...
, making vinyl accessories in a garage as gifts for their friends. From there the wallets and handbags became a local sensation. The firm was formally incorporated in 1998 and has since grown into a global brand with its own stores.
On Nov. 8, 2005, Frank left the company, but remained a stockholder. A lawsuit resulted, with the issue being whether he left voluntarily or was forced out by the other two partners.
On August 17, 2010, Haim Saban
Haim Saban
Haim Saban is an Egyptian born Israeli-American television and media proprietor. With an estimated net worth of $3.5 billion, he is ranked by Forbes as the 104th richest person in America.-Biography:...
, the owner of Saban Brands bought Paul Frank Industries; it will be under the same ownership as the Power Rangers
Power Rangers
Power Rangers is a long-running American entertainment and merchandising franchise built around a live action children's television series featuring teams of costumed heroes...
franchise.
Products
The company continues to design products intended to reflect the original ethos from the garage days - applying themes from music, art and pop culture with an influence from mid century design into everyday objects. The company's iconic character, ‘Julius’http://www.paulfrank.com/characters/ is featured on many of their products, which are available through multiple retailers and their own stores.Philanthropy
The firm is involved with various philanthropic endeavors that directly benefit children, the arts and the environment. They have partnered with Festival of Children, Boarding for Breast CancerBoarding for Breast Cancer
Boarding for Breast Cancer is a 5013 nonprofit foundation that provides breast cancer awareness, education, prevention and support for young people and the action sports community at large...
, The Elton John AIDS Foundation
Elton John AIDS Foundation
Elton John AIDS Foundation is one of the world's leading nonprofit organizations that was established by Sir Elton John in 1992 in the US * and 1993 in the UK * supporting innovative HIV/AIDS prevention, education programs, direct care and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS.EJAF has...
, First Book and The Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. The retail stores host events throughout the year: The Winter Coat Drive, The Annual Book Drive, Earth Day and College Nite.