Leviathan is an Australian clothing
brand established by 1865 at 68 Bourke Street East in
Melbourne, Victoria, by Leviathan Clothing Industry, which began its activities as garments manufacturer for transoceanic crews.
Its headquarters, the Leviathan Building, on the prominent Melbourne corner of
Bourke Street and
Swanston Street, was designed and realized in 1912-13 by Bates, Pebbles & Smart, in an eclectic style with
Beaux Arts form, but stylized classical elements, and
Edwardian Baroque details, including the most prominent feature being over-scaled
Mannerist scrolled brackets supporting a large cornice.
The company was relocated to
Perth,
Western Australia, in 1969 by UWM Corporation. They renewed the trademark Leviathan name as one with a focus on marine outdoor garments for
sailing,
surfing
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and watersports. Distribution of Leviathan products has been developed in Australia, Europe, Japan and North America.
Since 1974, Leviathan, through the Werner Foundation based in Perth, is a sponsor of oceanographic research institutions and marine exploration activities.
References
External links
Leviathan official brand website
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Clothing brands of Australia
Australian brands
Companies based in Melbourne
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