The roots for Ecko’s current campaign go back to his days growing up in Lakewood. Even though he attended Rutgers University as a pharmacy major (following in his dad’s footsteps), the graffiti hustle was always part of Ecko’s life.
In his junior year at Rutgers, Ecko decided it was time to make a choice. Did he really need to battle through courses like organic chemistry when he was making thousands from his airbrushed creations being snapped up by super stars such as director Spike Lee and singers Michael Bivens and Ralph McDaniels?…
I grew up wearing a lot of Marc Ecko clothes but I never realized he was at one time a former student at Rutgers. This made me appreciate the brand a lot more. It’s pretty neat to think that a billionaire fashion icon once shared the same experiences as a lot of us Rutgers alums. He probably had a fat sandwich very late at night, complained about RU-screw, and walked the same campus as us. For those doubting his ties to Rutgers here’s a Marc Ecko quote from a chat he had w/ ESPN’s Sportsnation (when debating what to do w/ Barry Bonds’ record breaking HR ball). He was receiving suggestions as to what he should do with it.
Rob Giorgi NJ/LA: put the ball in a box, with a letter identifying it, bury it in the ground and tell no one where it is….let the people of 2130 AD decide what to do with it
Marc Ecko: You’re not helping me in proving that Jersey guys aren’t crazy. It’s bad enough that I’m a crazy Jersey guy. My answer is: Go Rutgers!
Now Marc Ecko has released a super exclusive/limited collection of tees/hoodies/sweaters inspired by his time at Rutgers.
As you probably know, Marc Ecko started his business from his dorm room at Rutgers University in New Jersey. To pay homage to his roots, he has created The Marc Ecko Rutgers Collection: edgy, street-inspired tops and jackets that reflect the culturally diverse life found on the campus of Rutgers University in New Jersey. read more at the shopecko blog.
Curious to see the line? Here’s a sneak peek.
Buzz on the web has it that the line is currently not available online.
However, check back often at their site shopecko.com and I’m sure it will be available shortly.
For those who are desperate to get their hands on them, word is they’re available at the Ecko store in Woodbrige Mall (732-855-6802).
*Be advised that chances are they will be very expensive. However, I plan on supporting the Marc Ecko brand and purchasing an item or two. It’s not often we are treated to such things.
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Check out Marc Ecko’s officespace in NYC
Amazing. I say Marc Ecko should be hired as a design consultant to the new stadium upgrades. At least some sort of position within Mason Gross. Make it happen RU!
The basketball team visited the office earlier this year. Apparently it was a segment in “Inside Rutgers Basketball”. If anyone can find me the exact episode (and a link) I’d appreciate it.
Go Marc Ecko! Go RU!
