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The Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Ed Hardy!
From a tattoo artist to a $700 million clothing brand! Learn about the rise, fall, and resurgence of Ed Hardy (and what lessons you can learn from it too).
Laive O
March 16, 2025
Welcome back, readers. With the resurgence of old clothing brands, we’ve seen many brands come back into style. But none of these brands have a history as unique as this one I’m about to discuss with you.
This clothing brand was the brainchild of a talented tattoo artist. Born in 1945, he took an interest in tattooing in his preteens. As a result, he later influenced the world of modern tattooing as well as fashion too.
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Now let’s jump right into the story of Ed Hardy!