Paul Frank

Template:Short description Template:For multi Template:Distinguish Template:Infobox person Paul Frank (full name Paul Frank Sunich, born August 29, 1967, in Huntington Beach, California) is an American advertising artist and fashion designer. He is the creator of all the characters from Paul Frank Industries, including Julius the Monkey.

Early life and education

During the 1990s, Sunich was an art student at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California.

Career

He bought a sewing machine in order to complete small projects. One day, he used some spare orange vinyl to create a wallet and after seeing his work, his friends expressed interest in other accessories, so he began to sew items such as guitar straps and backpacks. A few years later, Sunich formed Paul Frank Industries (his first and middle name) along with his partners Ryan Heuser and John Oswald,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> in order to keep up with the demand for his products. He worked at another job during the day, but sewed and sold his products during his spare time. The company expanded, with collaborations with many bands, artists, and companies.<ref>Michael Lyster, Orange County Business Journal, March 2008</ref>

Sunich left Paul Frank Industries in November 2005, in a dispute with his business partners.<ref>Duff MacDonald, "The Artist Formerly Known As Paul Frank", Vanity Fair, October 10, 2006.</ref><ref>Adam Tschorn, "Paul Frank executives speak out; embroiled in lawsuit, CEO and President say namesake cofounder chose to quit firm." Daily News Record, April 24, 2006.</ref> His first clothing design project after leaving the company was a brand licensing arrangement with the Boone's Farm beverage company.<ref>Adam Tschorn, "Paul Frank partners with Boone's Farm: unconventional designer embarks on first apparel venture since departing from PFI", Daily News Record, August 21, 2006.</ref> Sunich owned and headed his own design studio Park La Fun.<ref name=oc>Template:Cite journal</ref>

In February 2016 he returned to Paul Frank Industries, now owned by Saban Brands.<ref>"Julius creator Paul Frank joins Saban as director of creative development", L.A. Biz, February 1, 2016.</ref><ref>Michelle Mills, "Designer Con toys with art at Pasadena Convention Center", San Gabriel Valley Tribune, November 16, 2016.</ref>

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