Marc Ecko
Marc Ecko is a globally-known menswear designer, entrepreneur, and author of the best-selling autobiography “Unlabel: Selling You Without Selling Out.” Born Marc Milecofsky, Ecko grew up in New Jersey in an orthodox Jewish family. He developed an interest in soccer, hip-hop, graffiti, and skateboarding culture from a young age. Ecko has become an iconic figure in both the fashion world and the entertainment industry thanks to his inventive approach to creating and marketing clothing. His company, Marc Ecko Enterprises, produces apparel, footwear, accessories, and other consumer items.
In “Unlabel: Selling You Without Selling Out,” Ecko encourages readers to defy expectations, pursue their passions, and avoid selling out in order to reach their goals. He emphasizes the importance of staying true to your own vision and beliefs and refusing to compromise to fit industry projections or societal standards. Ecko encourages readers to turn their dreams into reality by challenging themselves and taking risks. He offers honest perspectives on how to stand out and make an impact in a world crowded with labels and stereotypes.
Ecko offers insight from his own adventures and experiences as an entrepreneur and fashion designer in “Unlabel.” He does not shy away from discussing his triumphs and mistakes. He even shares hilarious anecdotes about his own missteps and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Ecko highlights his inspiring rise from a suburban skater kid to the head of a global business. He also shares his thoughts on authenticity, creativity, learning from failure, and the importance of staying motivated on the road to success.
Ecko’s narrative is punctuated throughout with valuable advice and anecdotes from guest authors and dynamic figures such as Russell Simmons, Michael Jordan, Daymond John, and Kobe Bryant. He shares hard-won wisdom and inspiring stories from these influential figures that serve to encourage readers to pursue their own passions. “Unlabel” is a journey into the mind of one of the most influential figures in fashion and business, and a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the intersection between creativity, commerce, and success.