AlbertMing
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| Industry | Clothing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Ming Chang, Albert Shyy |
Key people | Ming Chang (CEO) Albert Shyy (CEO) |
AlbertMing is a clothing company based in Berkeley, California.[1]
History
[edit]AlbertMing was founded by Albert Shyy and Ming Chang in 2010.[2] They were close friends growing up in Florida and attended the same high school.[3] Both of them are UC Berkeley graduates.[4][3] Shyy studied business and was a managerial consultant before 2010. Chang studied computer science and had worked as an Apple engineer.[2]
Product
[edit]Naked Suits by AlbertMing or simply Naked Suits are the company's first line of product. They are water-resistant and could be ordered either off-the rack or made-to-measure. The product name is intended to convey the expectation that the suits are so comfortable, the wearer would not even realize that they are wearing a suit.[4] Shyy and Chang wanted to "reclaim" men's suit by making it more durable and "less miserable" using modern technology.[2]
Promotion
[edit]Naked Suits was promoted by numerous artists including Chuck D[5][6] and Tim Urban.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b AlbertMing website. "AlbertMing homepage". Archived from the original on 17 February 2012. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
- ^ a b c SF Gate Article (21 August 2011). "Water-resistant Naked Suits fit work-play image". SF Gate. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
- ^ a b Yellow Magazine (PDF). p. 4.
- ^ a b Man of the Hour article. "Interview with the founders of Naked Suits by AlbertMing - Bespoke suits for a contemporary gentleman". Archived from the original on 20 February 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
- ^ "Chuck D Modeling Suits". Starpulse.com. 20 December 2011. Archived from the original on 10 June 2013.
- ^ Runway 411 Article. "Chuck D as new face of Naked Suits". Archived from the original on 18 July 2012. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
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