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Destroy
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- Destroy by John Richmond
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Dates of existence
1990-1997
History
John Richmond launched Destroy, a lower-priced range influenced by sportswear, in 1990. The line was originally called 'New Deli Cowboys Destroy in 3-D' but was abbreviated to Destroy. In October 1992 he opened a Destory boutique in Neal Street, Covent Garden in London selling both Destroy and his Denim line for men and women. Kenneth MacBeth worked as a designer on both Destroy and Denim.
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John Richmond (1982-)
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John Richmond controls Destroy
Dates of relationship
1990-1997
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Liz Smith, 'Names for the 90s: John Richmond; Spectrum', The Times, Issue 63589, 29 December 1989.
Sarah Newton, 'Richmond Revs up to Destroy', The Times, 12 October 1992.
'Tartan Up the Image: Couple have designs on the Scottish fashion industry.Kenneth and Tracy MacBeth launch their MACBETH womanswear label', Daily Record, 24 September 1997, p. 6 Business.
Carole Ann Rice, 'Richmond Starts a Quiet Riot of His Own: Interview from Punk Rock to High Street Acceptance, Fashion and Lifestyle Editor Carole Ann Rice Talks Design with Family Man John Richmond', Birmingham Post, 9 December 1998, p. 3.
Sarah Newton, 'Richmond Revs up to Destroy', The Times, 12 October 1992.
'Tartan Up the Image: Couple have designs on the Scottish fashion industry.Kenneth and Tracy MacBeth launch their MACBETH womanswear label', Daily Record, 24 September 1997, p. 6 Business.
Carole Ann Rice, 'Richmond Starts a Quiet Riot of His Own: Interview from Punk Rock to High Street Acceptance, Fashion and Lifestyle Editor Carole Ann Rice Talks Design with Family Man John Richmond', Birmingham Post, 9 December 1998, p. 3.