Paul Frank was an art student and now a graphic and fashion designer. His invented wallet brought him esteem and style, as well as his contemporary clothing and accessory lines. Where he is and his company now was out from the patches he once sewed for sweaters, as an art class project during his college years. Eagerness excited him to further make a wallet by using only the spare vinyl left. He gave it to Ryan Heuser, one of his music fans. Ryan was gratified with the gift and got enthusiastic in other accessories, starting Paul to sew another items like guitar straps and backpacks. So the Paul Frank Company was developed, consisting of Paul Frank clothing, Paul Frank accessories, and Paul Frank watches reeled into one.

Paul Frank line’s famous character is the buoyant Julius the monkey, designed as a significant element featured on almost all of Paul’s designs. A list of Julius friends has been featured in numerous movies most particularly in the Austin Powers, third series. Some of the Paul Frank’s characters that is used or patched to any of its accessories include: Clancy the small giraffe, Cornelius the larger giraffe and Clancy’s older brother; Vic the snail, Worry Bear, Sheree L. Bandit the raccoon, Todd Spicoli the hamster, Ellie the elephant, Bunny Girl who wears a bunny suit, Skurvy the skull and bones, Mr. Owl the owl, Shaka Brah Yet the yeti, Devil Julius who is Julius cousin, Marshmellows the hot cocoa rapids riders, Missy and J the Siamese cats, Aurthur the Flamingo, Hulius which is the Hawaiian version of Julius and Brace face the dog with braces. These are the faces and characters that Paul wants his customers to remember and to associate with his brand label.

Paul Frank is not really a kid at heart, or engrossed with colorful children’s toys, nor does he have fervor for kids having to invent these funny and colorful characters for his signature. Rather, he was inspired from the bright color paintings of his former Sun View Elementary School, where neon colors like gold yellow, rusty orange and light blue are tinted. He also includes that industrial engineers who design school, desks, chairs, office furniture, bicycles, cars, blenders, and toasters from the 40’s up to the 60’s pushed him to create such lively characters. But in general, he admits that his love for music resulted to this kind of style. He is a buff of The Who, The Rolling Stones, and The Velvet Ground.

The birth of Paul Frank Industries was formed to stand by the fondness for his products. In 1999, they collaborated with The Aquabats. After that partnership, Paul Frank has worked with other bands like Bad Religion, Alakline Trio, Toll and some others for its licensing affiliations and co - branding. The company also has had other attachments with John Deere, Elvis Presley, Hello Kitty and Lego.

Paul’s far-fetched designs got him recognition and hailed his signature as one of the most recognizable labels in fashion industry. Paul’s creation of handbags, accessories, and small leather goods are seen to be popular designs in the market. Paul Frank belts are perfect for men and women of all ages. His handbags are designed to give you style, space and versatility. The making of Paul Frank totes will also pump up your wardrobe, presenting convenience and trend. Paul Frank Watches Industries, another accessory line sprouted with the strong belief of his partner Ryan Heuser that the line will be salable.

And so it happened. The wish of establishing a name in the market was not only granted a portion; but rather, a whole overwhelming respond was given.