About McCorklen

ABOUT MCCORKLEN

AMERICAN FASHION BRAND | OUR HISTORY, STORY, & LEGACY

Story of a boy

OUR STORIES

BLACK AMERICAN FOUNDED FASHION HOUSE

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BRAND EVOLUTION

BACKSTORY

Israel McCorkle originally Founded "McCorklen" at 16 years old, way before the final decision of the fashion brand being named McCorklen.

The company name went through two transformations before becoming McCorklen. The first name honored the founder directly—"Israel McCorkle," his full namesake. The second simplified it to just his last name, "McCorkle." But as that grew too common and was already taken by other businesses, he envisioned an unforgettable twist: adding a bold “N” to his distinguished surname, birthing the new name “McCorklen.”

Knowing that his last name wouldn't be used, Israel McCorkle set the brand name as close as he could to his last name for the legacy.

As the first slogan was "Story of a boy" It eventually changed to "Story of a boy, Be who You wanna be" the slogan was fully made when Israel McCorkle finally figured out and accepted who he was as a person and his sexuality. As the story expanded, the slogan changed with it.

THE FOUNDER

Israel McCorkle didn’t build this brand for personal wealth, he created it to establish a lasting family legacy, one meant to span generations and become the most iconic. One of his biggest missions is to Remaster the style of the 70s into something new for the modern day world.

Israel McCorkle Also Models for this brand as one of the Fashion, Swimwear, Sports, formalwear, and Fitness Models.

ISRAEL MCCORKLE STYLE

Essentially, Israel McCorkle created his own style through most of his fashion companies clothing & Accessories, well known as "Israel McCorkle Style". It's largely defined by his classic outstanding creativity, and his Influence on American Style.

Most of the types of clothing and accessories we make, you most likely won't find or see anywhere else. We are original when it comes to fashion, therefore also the structure and shape of our clothing and accessories we create are unique.

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Our Original Logo

The founders first made logo. Our First Logo just like the known one, was a simple, but classy. It featured a bold, capital “M” enclosed within a perfect circle. The design is minimalist yet iconic, in line with premium fashion aesthetics. The Color Choice was a dark Navy blue.

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QUOTES FROM FOUNDER

1ST
"Be Iconic"
- Israel McCorkle
2ND
"The world is yours, claim it"
- Israel McCorkle
3RD
"You'll be surprised how far you can make it if you just try"
- Israel McCorkle

We are McCorklen — an American fashion brand founded in 2024 by designer Israel McCorkle, who also serves as our Creative Director. Based in the United States, we represent Israel’s vision of building a globally recognized fashion house—one deeply rooted in family legacy, personal storytelling, and a long-term mission.

Our History

Founded in 2024, McCorklen marks our official entry into the fashion world. From the start, we set out to build more than just a clothing label—we’re creating a generational legacy. McCorklen was born out of a desire to blend fashion with narrative, heritage, and timeless purpose.

In the beginning, we focused on limited-edition releases and small-batch production, which allowed us to maintain full creative control and build authentic relationships with our early supporters and collaborators.

Our Identity

Operating under the tagline "Story of a boy," our brand is a personal reflection of Israel’s life and creative journey. The phrase speaks to the spirit of growth, imagination, and discovery—not just his, but all of ours.

The “boy” is a symbol of past experiences, future aspirations, and the creative vision we carry forward. Our identity is inspired by family roots, nostalgia, and style references from past decades, reimagined through a modern lens that speaks to today’s world.

Who exactly is the boy?

At the heart of McCorklen is the “boy”—not a literal child, but a symbolic figure. He represents youth, curiosity, creative growth, and the quiet moments that shape a designer’s vision. The boy is Israel McCorkle, yes—but he’s also the people who believed in the brand before it had a name. He’s the story we all carry: of becoming, of remembering, of making meaning through style.

Our Development & Products

Our first products included golf caps, purses, and hats, each crafted with luxury detail and symbolic meaning. These pieces laid the foundation for what McCorklen stands for: where thoughtful design meets deeper narrative.

Looking ahead, we’re expanding into:

We’re also exploring collaborations with Fashion Houses, luxury brands, and creative partners across industries who align with our values and share our passion for storytelling.

Our Vision

For us, fashion is more than design—it’s for storytelling, a tool for expressing identity, and a bridge for connecting generations.

Our long-term vision is to grow into a global fashion house with a presence in major cities worldwide. As we expand, we plan to open physical retail spaces where people can experience not just our products—but the stories behind them.

Through community-building, meaningful narratives, and creative leadership, we’re committed to building a brand that lasts. McCorklen isn’t just for today—it’s for generations to come.

MESSAGE FROM FOUNDER

"The boy in the story faced challenging times, heartbreak, and experiences that gave him ambition to become the best he ever could, it wasn't the motivation, it was the pain inside of him that pushed him harder.

The boy spent most of his childhood on the road, moving state to state, exploring new things at a young age. Going places from the city, to the woods, and on top of the hills. Just imagine what that boy thought of.. freedom. Everywhere he went, he rode his bike into the sunset, let his arms move freely up in the air, and looked up into the beautiful blue sky.

There was no losing friends, it was just saying goodbye to a person that will forever be in your heart and mind, and to say "It was nice getting to know you" as you have more traveling to do, it was a great stop, it was fun while it lasted, now the fun must continue, but far apart from the people you got to know, bond with, and become friends with..

As the boy got older, he expressed what he had on his mind by pursing fashion and creating art, drawing, painting, designing clothes and things that wasn't even thought of before.

Is that boy me? Haha, yeah.. that's me. The boy who learned the world by leaving pieces of himself in every city.”

- Israel McCorkle

"This is not a typical Fashion Label or Brand where you can understand it quickly just off of it's slogan, or it's overall look, this brands storytelling goes deep, so in order to understand this brand, you have to know the story."