Mambo Graphics
Mambo Graphics (also, 100% Mambo; and marketed as Mambo) is an Australian company designer of clothing. The company produces and commercialises surfing wetsuits, and casual wear clothing. Mambo was launched in 1984 by musician Dare Jennings and business partner, Andrew Rich in the Sydney suburb of Alexandria. On 6 January 2015, Mambo was acquired by American company Saban Brands. In July 2019 Mambo was brought back to Australian ownership when it was acquired by Caprice Australia.
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail, textile |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Founders | Dare Jennings and Andrew Rich |
| Headquarters | , Australia |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Surfing wetsuits, casual wear |
| Parent | Caprice Australia |
| Website | mambo-world.com.au |
Mambo is sold across Australia and New Zealand and, in 2011, entered the United States and Canada and has opened Mambo stores in the UK. The first pair of board shorts was created by an English designer Paul Smith. Peter Pilotto and other designers inspired the female wetsuits.