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Author: Tony Arcabascio
As a teen growing up in New York, Tony Arcabascio did everything from working in a pizzeria to dancing at parties and clubs for events. In 1999, he and his friends started the lifestyle and fashion streetwear brand Alife; in 2001, they opened the world-renowned sneaker boutique Alfie Rivington Club. In 2006, Tony started the brand consultancy Tony Arcabascio Inc. Instagram: @TONYARCABASCIO
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