Who was the founder and head designer of Ecko clothing?

Marc Ecko was the founder and head designer of Ecko clothing. He launched Ecko Unltd. in 1993, building the brand from a small collection of graffiti-inspired T-shirts into a major streetwear and lifestyle label.

Born Marc Louis Milecofsky, Ecko developed his artistic identity through graffiti and design before entering fashion. The brand’s distinctive rhinoceros logo and bold graphics helped it connect with hip-hop, skateboarding, and street-culture audiences during the 1990s and 2000s.

Ecko’s role went beyond simply lending his name to the label: he was its principal creative force and later became founder and chief creative officer of Marc Ecko Enterprises. The company expanded into accessories, footwear, media, video games, and additional clothing lines, including Marc Ecko Cut & Sew.

A common mix-up is treating “Ecko” as the designer’s surname. Ecko is his chosen professional name; his birth surname was Milecofsky. The brand is also commonly styled as Ecko Unltd., ecko unltd., or Eckō Unlimited.