About
Turkish jeans maker; parent company of Mavi jeans
History
Date founded
1984
Location
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Details
Founded in 1960 by Sait Akarlilar, Erak is Turkish denim maker that produces high-end jeans for such brands as Calvin Klein, Guess, and Esprit. In 1991, the firm launched their own jeans label named Mavi. In 2011, they launched another men's jeans label, 34 Heritage.
Trivia
The founder, Sait Akarlilar, founded the company in 1960, at the age of 20.