Shannon took his leave, and began to formulate an idea on something he knew, well; menswear. A passion for self-built success, the idea excitedly took fold.
The idea for the name was Uno Mundo. It was chosen to capitalize on Shannon's interest in the world as a community.
An idea had been formulated, and needed to become a reality. The next big step was to find a great designer, to create the works of art to become the pocket squares. A contact by the name of Domingo connected Shannon with a local artist and designer Kyle Nylund. Kyle is a grad from the Alberta College of Art and Design here in Calgary, majoring in fibre. A talented sketch artist with an eye for fashion was a perfect fit.
The name had to change when his Spanish speaking girlfriend (Christiane) at the time made simple comment;the name doesn't make sense."It's Un Mundo". Shannon didn't think it rolled of the tongue anymore, and friends close to the company didn't really understand it without explanation.
Many more names rolled through, until Christiane pitched 'Maroon'. Shannon mulled it over for a while, and the name sounded good. "Maroon Apparel".
and thus... the company had become something more than just an idea.
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