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I.T is Inspiration
I.T is a fashion retail group founded in Hong Kong in 1988 by brothers Sham Kar Wai and Sham Kin Wai. Centered on a multi-brand retail model, it operates labels including I.T, i.t, ete!, and double-park, and carries brands from Europe, Japan, and Korea, as well as its own labels. Its founding principle is “to cater the young individuals with a distinct sense of style.” Its mission is to support emerging designers while expanding both established and new brands into new markets. Sham Kin Wai also serves as Chief Creative Officer, overseeing product design and creative direction.

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to cater the young individuals with a distinct sense of style.

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2 brands
Founded
1998-2002
1998 Sub-brand
FIVE CM
Clothing

A standalone retail line at the core of the group’s in-house brands

Developed as an in-house brand of the I.T Group, it has its own standalone stores, separat

Developed as an in-house brand of the I.T Group, it has its own standalone stores, separate from the multi-brand curation of I.T and i.t. Documents from 2005 listed 5cm alongside izzue and b+ab as an in-house brand, and a performance report from the same year also named it among the leading brands. Documents from 2020 likewise listed it as one of the in-house brands. The current brand directory classifies it under OTHER GROUPS, and dedicated stores are also listed in Hong Kong and Taipei. While I.T and i.t bring together multiple brands, FIVE CM serves as a key standalone retail line within the group’s in-house brands.

2002 Sub-brand
i.t loves mickey
Clothing

An independent Disney-licensed line

A licensed line launched in 2002 after obtaining a license from Walt Disney. It initially

A licensed line launched in 2002 after obtaining a license from Walt Disney. It initially began as it’s Mickey and was later renamed i.t loves mickey. Product planning was handled by I.T Group’s in-house design team, with final designs subject to Disney’s prior approval. In 2005 materials, it was classified as a licensed brand and was sold in dedicated stores as well as i.t stores. It was positioned as a character-licensed line, distinct from the multi-brand curation of I.T and i.t.

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