Paige Mycoskie

Paige Mycoskie[1] (born February 26, 1980) is an American fashion designer and businesswoman, best known as the founder and owner of the 1970s-inspired clothing company, Aviator Nation.[2]

Paige Mycoskie
Born (1980-02-26) February 26, 1980
NationalityAmerican
Alma materArizona State University
OccupationFashion designer and businesswoman
Known forFounder and owner, Aviator Nation
RelativesBlake Mycoskie (brother)

Early life

Mycoskie was born in Arlington, Texas to Pam Mycoskie, an author and Mike Mycoskie, an orthopedic surgeon. She has two siblings: younger brother Tyler Mycoskie and older brother Blake Mycoskie, founder of Toms Shoes.

She attended Arlington Martin High School. She was on the Arizona State University Water Ski Team while attending ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism.

Career

In 2001, Mycoskie moved to southern California[3] for her first internship at Shape Magazine. She developed campaigns in branding and commercials, and created the TOMS logo for her brother's company Toms Shoes. She became a buyer's assistant at ZJ Boarding House in Venice, California.

In 2013, Mycoskie was named one of GQ magazine's "Best New Menswear Designers in America".[1][4]

References
  1. Nation, Aviator. "MALIBU MAGAZINE : PAIGE MYCOSKIE FEATURE". Retrieved 2016-07-13.
  2. Nation, Aviator. "MALIBU MAGAZINE : PAIGE MYCOSKIE FEATURE". Retrieved 2016-07-13.
  3. "With Clothes & Concerts, Aviator Nation Makes A Home In The Haight | Hoodline". Retrieved 2016-07-13.
  4. Sebra, Matt (2013-03-14). "Announcing the 2013 GQ Best New Menswear Designers in America". Retrieved 2016-07-13.
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