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Why Is Rough Trade, Celebrating Its 50th Anniversary, Loved Across Generations? Founders Jeff Travis and Janet Leigh Discuss Their Aesthetic - WWDJAPAN - Latest Fashion & Beauty News

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Founded in London in 1976, the year the punk movement was on the rise, Rough Trade celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Since launching the label just two years after opening its record shop, it has launched the world of groundbreaking alternative talent, from The Smiths, Scritti Politti, and Pulp to more recent Black Midi acts. Leading this label for half a century are its founder, Geoff Travis, and Jeannette Lee, who has been its co-owne…
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Founded in London in 1976, the year the punk movement was on the rise, Rough Trade celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Since launching the label just two years after opening its record shop, it has launched the world of groundbreaking alternative talent, from The Smiths, Scritti Politti, and Pulp to more recent Black Midi acts. Leading this label for half a century are its founder, Geoff Travis, and Jeannette Lee, who has been its co-owne…

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