Clandestine Industries (Fashion)
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Clandestine Industries is a clothing company owned by Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy
and partners.
The products are usually sold on www.clandestineindustries.com or alongside Fall Out Boy merchandise at shows, but it can also be found on sites such as eBay
. "Fueled by big dreams and a sharpie, Clandestine Industries began in Pete Wentz’s basement in 2006. It was a DIY project that quickly spread and developed in to a successful brand. Mixing together street wear and a unique sense of humor, Clandestine is guaranteed to turn your mood ring blue whenever you wear it."
bassist Pete Wentz, who published his first book, The Boy With A Thorn In His Side, through the company. After Wentz found success with the book, he decided to expand the company to design and sell clothing.
Since its initial inception, Clandestine Industries has created many different types of clothing, focusing on producing limited-edition tees
, hoodie
s, and accessories
(establishing the line's Batheart logo), while working with companies and brands such as DKNY Jeans
, Wet Seal
and Nordstrom
. In 2007, Clandestine Industries Landmark retail store opened in Pete's hometown of Chicago
, which contained some store-only exclusives. In February 2009, Clandestine Industries relaunched its website and debuted a new collection entitled, "Don't Call It A Comeback," and immediately sold out of items only an hour after the release. The line is currently sold online only at clandestineindustries.com and at the Chicago Landmark location. On June 27, 2010 the Chicago Landmark store closed. On Wentz's blog, he explained that the closing of the Landmark would aid in expanding the brand's webstore.
In June 2011, the website was relaunched with a brand new summer range. On Wentz's blog, he commented "this is what the original intention of clandestine was".
Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy is an American rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, formed in 2001. The band consists of vocalist, guitarist and composer Patrick Stump, bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley. The band released five studio albums from 2003–2008...
and partners.
The products are usually sold on www.clandestineindustries.com or alongside Fall Out Boy merchandise at shows, but it can also be found on sites such as eBay
EBay
eBay Inc. is an American internet consumer-to-consumer corporation that manages eBay.com, an online auction and shopping website in which people and businesses buy and sell a broad variety of goods and services worldwide...
. "Fueled by big dreams and a sharpie, Clandestine Industries began in Pete Wentz’s basement in 2006. It was a DIY project that quickly spread and developed in to a successful brand. Mixing together street wear and a unique sense of humor, Clandestine is guaranteed to turn your mood ring blue whenever you wear it."
Company history
Clandestine Industries was formed in 2006 by Fall Out BoyFall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy is an American rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, formed in 2001. The band consists of vocalist, guitarist and composer Patrick Stump, bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley. The band released five studio albums from 2003–2008...
bassist Pete Wentz, who published his first book, The Boy With A Thorn In His Side, through the company. After Wentz found success with the book, he decided to expand the company to design and sell clothing.
Since its initial inception, Clandestine Industries has created many different types of clothing, focusing on producing limited-edition tees
T-shirt
A T-shirt is a style of shirt. A T-shirt is buttonless and collarless, with short sleeves and frequently a round neck line....
, hoodie
Hoodie
A hoodie is a sweatshirt with a hood. The characteristic design includes large frontal pockets, a hood, and a drawstring to adjust the hood opening. They are sometimes worn with sweatpants. Some hoodies have zippers on them to allow easy removal much like a jacket...
s, and accessories
Fashion accessory
Fashion accessories are decorative items that supplement and complement clothes, such as jewelery, gloves, handbags, hats, belts, scarves, wigs, watches, sunglasses, pins, stockings, bow ties, hand fans, leg warmers, leggings, neckties, suspenders, and tights....
(establishing the line's Batheart logo), while working with companies and brands such as DKNY Jeans
DKNY
DKNY is a label of fashion designer Donna Karan. It is also the name of a clothing store in New York City featuring Donna Karan's associated line.-History:...
, Wet Seal
Wet Seal
Wet Seal is a young women's clothing retailer headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California. It carries moderately priced brand name and company-designed apparel and accessories...
and Nordstrom
Nordstrom
Nordstrom, Inc. is an upscale department store chain in the United States, founded by John W. Nordstrom and Carl F. Wallin. Initially a shoe retailer, the company today also sells clothing, accessories, handbags, jewelry, cosmetics, fragrances, and in some locations, home furnishings...
. In 2007, Clandestine Industries Landmark retail store opened in Pete's hometown of Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, which contained some store-only exclusives. In February 2009, Clandestine Industries relaunched its website and debuted a new collection entitled, "Don't Call It A Comeback," and immediately sold out of items only an hour after the release. The line is currently sold online only at clandestineindustries.com and at the Chicago Landmark location. On June 27, 2010 the Chicago Landmark store closed. On Wentz's blog, he explained that the closing of the Landmark would aid in expanding the brand's webstore.
In June 2011, the website was relaunched with a brand new summer range. On Wentz's blog, he commented "this is what the original intention of clandestine was".