ABOUT MCCORKLEN
BLACK-OWNED AMERICAN FASHION HOUSE
Story of a Boy — Be Who You Wanna Be.
OUR HISTORY, STORY, AND LEGACY
BACKSTORY
Israel McCorkle originally Founded "McCorklen" at 16 years old, way before the final decision of the fashion brand being named McCorklen. Now under McCorkle Group, a conglomerate that Israel McCorkle founded to merge his companies together.
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, and refused to name it something else more different than that.
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.
After the fashion brand was founded, as McCorklen’s first product, Israel McCorkle started designing and selling women's handbags locally, online, and in school, called “The Pill Bag.” The bag started to catch attention very quickly, as the young Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur was establishing his first business in his teenage years.
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.
At the start of his business, he managed models that were just starting out under his fashion brand to help them get a start in the industry, by establishing a free program for beginner models. He also helped people that were around his age within the industry that had the same journey as him.
when it came to his fashion company, Israel McCorkle didn't just design and sell things, he created opportunities for people.
As a former independent model, Israel McCorkle Also Modeled for the 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.
Original Symbol
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.
About The Pill Bag
Original Bag by McCorklen
The Pill Bag features a capsule and pill-like shape, wide and rounded on the ends with a horizontal oval body, A single structured, short handle is at the top center. This unique shape stands out compared to traditional square or tote-like bags and gives a exclusive look, for high-end fashion handbags.
The stability of the bag is made to last long and still stand properly overtime, with also having plenty of space for a wide range of things. Made with the materials that's perfect for the bags shape. It contains pockets on the inside, and internationally known as a multipurpose handbag.
HALL OF AUTOGRAPHS
Israel McCorkle
QUOTES FROM FOUNDER
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1ST
"Be Iconic"
- Israel McCorkle
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2ND
"The world is yours, claim it"
- Israel McCorkle
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3RD
"You'll be surprised how far you can make it if you just try"
- Israel McCorkle
