"Unveiling America's Top 10 Clothing Brands: Hidden Gems and Surprising Facts"

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Nike: An indisputable leader, Nike's "swoosh" logo wasn't originally called that—it was referred to as the "strip." The logo was designed by a graphic design student, Carolyn Davidson, for a mere $35.

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Levi's: The iconic Levi's jeans were initially designed as sturdy workwear for gold miners during the Gold Rush. They've come a long way to become a fashion staple.

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Adidas: Did you know that Adidas was started by two brothers? Rudolf Dassler founded Puma, while his brother Adolf Dassler founded Adidas. A sibling rivalry that shaped the sportswear industry.

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Ralph Lauren: The Polo Ralph Lauren brand was born from ties. Ralph Lauren started out by designing wide, European-style ties and caught the attention of high-end department stores.

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Calvin Klein: The controversial 1980s ads featuring a young Brooke Shields boosted Calvin Klein's popularity, sparking debates about decency and censorship in advertising.

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Tommy Hilfiger: The brand gained street cred when rapper Snoop Dogg wore a Tommy Hilfiger t-shirt on "Saturday Night Live," turning the label into a hip-hop fashion symbol.

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Gap: Gap was originally named "The Gap," referring to the generation gap. The founders aimed to bridge the gap between the young and old with their clothing.

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Under Armour: Founder Kevin Plank started the company by creating moisture-wicking shirts using fabrics from women's undergarments—hence the name "Under Armour."

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L.L.Bean: The brand's famous Bean Boot was born out of a frustrated customer's letter. Leon Leonwood Bean created the boot to solve the problem of cold, wet feet.

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Columbia Sportswear: Gert Boyle, the former chairwoman, starred in a series of humorous ads, including one where she faced a ferocious dog to prove the toughness of Columbia products.

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