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in New York City on a small scale). To much surprise in the fashion and retail communities, Sprouse declared bankruptcy in June 1985 (even though his base of influential fashion editors and high-end stores were firmly in place). Sprouse cited production, late deliveries, and financial problems in an
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prints of Jesus with graffiti, and Haring's "squibbles." His company, CSI ({Andrew} Cogan
Sprouse Incorporated) also wholesaled the various collections ("Stephen Sprouse," "Sprouse," and "S") to retailers (commencing with his Spring 1988 collection), but he lost his financial backing due to poor
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underwear - that being one of the lowest priced items available). Bergdorf
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in the 1970s for three years). Based upon the favorable editorial reaction he received, he soon after formed his first company, Stephen
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weird" and early seventies-inspired, with bell-bottom trousers, psychedelic prints, and maxi skirts, but the company lacked the funds and staff to produce the apparel.
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magazine featured the moderately priced garments in its pages, but it sold poorly. That same year, Sprouse also served as the costume curator for the new
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