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Commonwealth Utilities was a men's fashion label based in New York City. It was led by designers, Richard Christiansen and Anthony Keegan, who was a former designer at Versace, Armani, and Donna Karan. [1] Its name is derived from the fact that Christiansen and Anthony are originally from the Commonwealth of Nations (Canada and Australia, respectively). [2]

Ice hockey player Sean Avery worked with Commonwealth Utilities for New York Fashion Week 2009. [3]

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References

  1. "Stories: BRAND TO WATCH: COMMONWEALTH UTILITIES". sportswear-international.com. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
  2. "Commonwealth Utilities". Archived from the original on 2009-12-23. Retrieved 2009-09-11.
  3. Eric Wilson (August 26, 2009). "Returnees and Spoofs". The New York Times . Retrieved 2009-09-11.