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| Industry | Fashion |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| Headquarters | Italy |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Apparel and accessories |
| Revenue | €170 million (2008) |
| Parent | Emerisque Brands |
| Website | https://www.mcsapparel.eu.com/ |
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MCS is distributed in over 50 countries, has 180 stores, and over 1,000 shop in shops. Key retail partners include Galeries Lafayette, Coin, Printemps and Galeria Inno (fr).[ citation needed ] It is also the official license partner for MotoGP and Ford Mustang fashion products. [1]
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