Titan Industries

🇺🇸 United States

Titan Industries LLC is a prominent name in the fashion footwear industry, founded in 1998 by Joe Ouaknine and Sal Palermo. The company has carved a niche for itself by focusing on high-fashion footwear crafted from a variety of sophisticated materials, branding their licensors with quality and style that resonates with a modern aesthetic. Joe Ouaknine, originally from Morocco, moved to Los Angeles in 1977 after emigrating to Canada and attending the University of Concordia in Montreal. He started with a small chain of three shoe stores and was instrumental in introducing the brand Charles David to the country. Following a successful tenure with Guess footwear, he co-founded Titan Industries Inc., bringing his vision of "artistic" footwear to life. Sal Palermo, hailing from New York, owned two retail women's apparel stores in Westchester County before moving across the US and opening Kickers in Las Vegas in 1974. With a sharp business acumen, he expanded his first store into a chain of 28 over two decades, emphasizing quality merchandise and outstanding service. The company's portfolio boasts the footwear license for the esteemed brand Badgley Mischka, along with Jewel Badgley Mischka, American Designer Badgley Mischka, L'Agence, and Dee Ocleppo. Titan Industries has become synonymous with fashion-forward designs and has established a significant presence in the industry through both direct-to-retail relationships and global networks. Badgley Mischka, owned by Titan Industries LLC, has been a celebrated name in the fashion world since its inception by designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka in 1988. The brand has been lauded by Vogue as one of the "Top 10 American Designers" and has become a favorite among Hollywood's elite. The design philosophy of Badgley Mischka is rooted in the glamour of 1940s Hollywood, offering simple, streamlined, and elegant evening wear and accessories. Their collections are known for their sophisticated style that caters to a younger, modern couture customer while not forsaking women of any age. The brand's offerings are diverse, including Bridal, Dresses, Daywear, Eveningwear, Activewear, Outerwear, Shoes, Handbags, Accessories, Swim, and Home. Badgley Mischka products are available in some of the most prestigious stores globally, such as Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Titan Industries LLC, under the leadership of Joe Ouaknine and his team, continues to thrive in the fashion industry, maintaining a commitment to artistic integrity, quality, and style that has become the hallmark of their brands.
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1998
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About (Titan Industries)

Titan Industries LLC is a prominent name in the fashion footwear industry, founded in 1998 by Joe Ouaknine and Sal Palermo. The company has carved a niche for itself by focusing on high-fashion footwear crafted from a variety of sophisticated materials, branding their licensors with quality and style that resonates with a modern aesthetic.

Joe Ouaknine, originally from Morocco, moved to Los Angeles in 1977 after emigrating to Canada and attending the University of Concordia in Montreal. He started with a small chain of three shoe stores and was instrumental in introducing the brand Charles David to the country. Following a successful tenure with Guess footwear, he co-founded Titan Industries Inc., bringing his vision of "artistic" footwear to life.

Sal Palermo, hailing from New York, owned two retail women's apparel stores in Westchester County before moving across the US and opening Kickers in Las Vegas in 1974. With a sharp business acumen, he expanded his first store into a chain of 28 over two decades, emphasizing quality merchandise and outstanding service.

The company's portfolio boasts the footwear license for the esteemed brand Badgley Mischka, along with Jewel Badgley Mischka, American Designer Badgley Mischka, L'Agence, and Dee Ocleppo. Titan Industries has become synonymous with fashion-forward designs and has established a significant presence in the industry through both direct-to-retail relationships and global networks.

Badgley Mischka, owned by Titan Industries LLC, has been a celebrated name in the fashion world since its inception by designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka in 1988. The brand has been lauded by Vogue as one of the "Top 10 American Designers" and has become a favorite among Hollywood's elite. The design philosophy of Badgley Mischka is rooted in the glamour of 1940s Hollywood, offering simple, streamlined, and elegant evening wear and accessories. Their collections are known for their sophisticated style that caters to a younger, modern couture customer while not forsaking women of any age.

The brand's offerings are diverse, including Bridal, Dresses, Daywear, Eveningwear, Activewear, Outerwear, Shoes, Handbags, Accessories, Swim, and Home. Badgley Mischka products are available in some of the most prestigious stores globally, such as Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Titan Industries LLC, under the leadership of Joe Ouaknine and his team, continues to thrive in the fashion industry, maintaining a commitment to artistic integrity, quality, and style that has become the hallmark of their brands.