Marc Ecko got his start in the business while still in college at Rutgers University. As a well known graffiti artist in the New York area he decided to put his creative talents to work designing t-shirts. Applying this creative genius to his t-shirt designs, he soon found his handmade t-shirts were much in demand and the rest is history. As celebrities and cultural icon's began to wear his designs he hit the market in a big way 1993. Having experienced success with his line of t-shirt's, the company soon expanded into other areas. Today you can find Ecko products being worn by hip-hop icons, skaters and even by those individuals who embrace designer fashions.