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Some popular brands like Adidas and Ferrari are actually named after real people. Here are a few more brand names with interesting stories behind them.
Dell is named after its founder Micheal Dell, who started the company from his college dorm room at the age of 19. Dell was founded in 1984.
Guccio Gucci established the iconic fashion house in 1921 in Florence. The brand retains his name and Italian craftsmanship roots.
French designer Christian Dior founded the luxury fashion label in 1946, revolutionising post-war fashion with elegance and femininity.
Walt Disney, the man behind Mickey Mouse, turned his name into a global entertainment brand, starting with animated films in the 1920s.
Adidas is derived from founder Adolf “Adi” Dassler’s name. He pioneered sports shoe innovation from a small German town in 1949.
Ferrari was founded in 1939 by Enzo Ferrari. The Italian luxury sports car brand is known for its Formula 1 dominance and speed legacy.
Founded in 1968 by Calvin Klein, the brand began with coats and dresses and later expanded into everyday clothing and lifestyle products.
King Camp Gillette revolutionised shaving in 1901 by introducing disposable razor blades. The brand still bears his surname.
Scottish entrepreneur Thomas Lipton created the Lipton brand in the 1890s to make tea affordable and accessible to the working class.
In 1967, Ralph Lauren started his fashion empire with neckties. Today, the brand reflects his personal style and American luxury.
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