Julius The Monkey and His Creator: Paul Frank
According to the official Paul Frank website, “Paul Frank™ began in 1995 in a small Huntington Beach garage when Paul Frank himself began sewing custom wallets as gifts for his friends. Whether we are sewing custom gifts for friends, silk-screening designs on t-shirts or illustrating our latest loveable character, we are all about one thing – fun. We have been creating smiles all over the globe for years through our most recognized character, Julius™ the Monkey. Combine all that with our brightly colored, mid-century inspired vision and you’ve got Paul Frank™!” 
- Dollskill (Clothing and Accessories)
- Loungefly (Bags and Wallets)
- Anti-Social Social Club (Clothing)
- Jaded London (Clothing)
- Tamagotchi (Toys)
- Poppy & Pout (Lip Balms)
According to an Independent Journalist, “In 2010, Haim Saban acquired Paul Frank Industries for $50 million USD. ‘We paid full price,’ he stated. ‘Talk to me in two years and I should be able to say even though we paid full price, with our added value, it was well worth it.’”
Today, Paul Frank owns and heads ParkLaFun. In their mission statement, they proclaim, ‘Frank’s love for characters and accessories design has brought him to his new home, Park La Fun. He is excited to bring a fresh new outlook to the important original belief of creating things for friends.’
‘I just think it’s a huge honor, and I’m really proud of it. This guy who used to make wallets in his bedroom gets to have a character he drew on the same purse as Hello Kitty. That is pretty big. That is something I can die happy knowing. For them to recognize me is like, ‘Whoa.'” 
