Short Bio
Urban Monkey is a pioneer in new-age streetwear fashion in India. The brand’s founder, Yash Gangwal, started with a small office and no employees but has now built a successful fashion brand that caters to the needs of skateboarders, athletes, musicians, and underground artists. The brand specializes in caps and accessories and has expanded its product range to offer a wide range of streetwear and hypebeast clothing for men and women.
Overview
| Company Name: | Urban Monkey |
| Also Know as: | UM |
| Type: | Private |
| Industry: | Fashion |
| Founded: | 2013 |
| Founders: | Yash Gangwal |
| Headquarters: | Mumbai, India |
| Area Served: | India and International |
| Revenue: | Not Disclosed |
| Net Income: | Not Disclosed |
| Number of Employees | 21 |
| Website: | https://www.urbanmonkey.com/ |
History
Urban Monkey was founded in 2013 by Yash Gangwal with the aim of providing high-quality and affordable products to skateboarders, athletes, and underground artists in India. Initially, the company started with designing and selling caps and skateboards but eventually expanded its product range to streetwear and lifestyle categories.
Services
Urban Monkey is India’s largest headwear brand and specialises in caps and accessories. In addition to this, they also offer a wide range of streetwear and hypebeast clothing for men and women. The brand’s signature style is a fusion of streetwear and pop culture, with bold and colourful designs that are inspired by music, art, and internet culture.
Founder
Yash Gangwal, the founder of Urban Monkey, is a passionate skateboarder and Hip Hop enthusiast. He started his journey by designing and selling caps and skateboards to support the underground community in India. With hard work and dedication, he expanded his product range to cater to the growing demand for streetwear fashion in India.
Achievements
Urban Monkey’s biggest achievement to date is the recognition it received for its products in the 2019 Bollywood movie “Gully Boy,” starring Ranveer Singh. The film, which was based on the lives of Indian street rappers, showcased Urban Monkey’s products heavily, leading to a surge in demand for the brand. This increased exposure helped Urban Monkey establish itself as a significant player in the Indian streetwear scene and propelled its growth to new heights. Additionally, the brand has successfully collaborated with several notable figures in the industry, including Rannvijay Singha, Raftaar, Bhuvan Bam, and Gully Gang, further solidifying its position as a go-to streetwear brand in India.