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franchise. The company closed the last Orange County office in Costa Mesa, moving Julius and his friends to Los
Angeles on September 27, 2012. Since 2005, Frank has spent his time as a design teacher and fine artist. His new brand, PF Workshop, is a studio that allows him to create innovative and
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In 1995, Paul Frank was 28-years-old, worked at a news stand, and lived at home with his parents in
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cartoon images. In 2007, it was decided that all intellectual property in the business belonged to Paul Frank
Industries. Oswald left the company and Heuser stayed on. Heuser later left to found athletic apparel brand Athletic Recon. On August 17, 2010, Paul Frank Industries was purchased by
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and John Oswald, making vinyl accessories in a garage as gifts for their friends. From there, the wallets and handbags became a local sensation. The firm was formally incorporated in 1998 and has since grown into a global brand with its own stores called Paul Frank
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The company continues to design products intended to reflect the original ethos from the garage days - applying themes from music, art and pop culture with an influence from mid century design into everyday objects. The company's iconic character,
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