1. Hollister
Nu uh. Hollister Co. is actually based out of Ohio. This is what Hollister, California, is actually famous for:
Before Abercrombie & Fitch decided that the sleepy agricultural city would become the avatar of sunkissed California style for tweens, its biggest claim to fame was a 1947 motorcycle riot.
But now... TWEEENS!
2. Club Monaco
When people think "Monaco" in your name, they think of this:
Club Monaco, which has nothing to do with the French-speaking principality, is Canadian, and was bought by Ralph Lauren in 1999.
3. London Fog
You know who has awesome coats and lived in London?
Except, the origins of London Fog are totally non-British...
4. Old Milwaukee
They really want you to think this:
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These totally bizarre and amazing ads starring Will Ferrell have only been shown in a select few markets — and are largely responsible for the revival of the stalwart brand, now part of the Pabst conglomerate headquartered in Los Angeles.