Steve & Barry's Passport Cover
3.9" x 5.8" / Black
$28.99
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Carry a reminder of American retail history on your next trip with a passport cover inspired by Steve & Barry's. The company began at the University of Pennsylvania in 1985, then expanded from campus stores to a large mall location at Great Lakes Crossing in 1998. Its low-price clothing and celebrity-backed private labels made the name familiar to shoppers across the country. This travel accessory connects a practical use with memories of the mall-era retailer and its path from university roots to liquidation in 2008 and 2009.
Steve & Barry's was founded by Steven Shore and Barry Prevor at the University of Pennsylvania in 1985. Its first campus store drew customers with low prices, and the business expanded to other university campuses across the United States. In 1998, the chain opened its first large mall-based store at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills, Michigan, broadening its range beyond college-related apparel. Until 2007, it operated as Steve & Barry's University Sportswear; it then dropped the tagline as celebrity-designed and inspired private-label clothing helped broaden its appeal. The company developed lines with several public figures and sold casual clothing, footwear, and accessories through a value-focused retail model. In 2006, investment firm TA Associates made a minority investment, and a group led by Bay Harbour Management later bought the company. Steve & Barry's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July 9, 2008. Its reorganization failed, and successor parent BH S&B Holdings announced liquidation of the remaining stores in November 2008. The chain liquidated during 2008 and 2009.
Carry a reminder of American retail history on your next trip with a passport cover inspired by Steve & Barry's. The company began at the University of Pennsylvania in 1985, then expanded from campus stores to a large mall location at Great Lakes Crossing in 1998. Its low-price clothing and celebrity-backed private labels made the name familiar to shoppers across the country. This travel accessory connects a practical use with memories of the mall-era retailer and its path from university roots to liquidation in 2008 and 2009.
Steve & Barry's was founded by Steven Shore and Barry Prevor at the University of Pennsylvania in 1985. Its first campus store drew customers with low prices, and the business expanded to other university campuses across the United States. In 1998, the chain opened its first large mall-based store at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills, Michigan, broadening its range beyond college-related apparel. Until 2007, it operated as Steve & Barry's University Sportswear; it then dropped the tagline as celebrity-designed and inspired private-label clothing helped broaden its appeal. The company developed lines with several public figures and sold casual clothing, footwear, and accessories through a value-focused retail model. In 2006, investment firm TA Associates made a minority investment, and a group led by Bay Harbour Management later bought the company. Steve & Barry's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July 9, 2008. Its reorganization failed, and successor parent BH S&B Holdings announced liquidation of the remaining stores in November 2008. The chain liquidated during 2008 and 2009.
| 3.9" x 5.8" | |
| Height, in | 5.79 |
| Width (Closed), in | 3.94 |
| Width (Open), in | 8.03 |
| Depth, in | 0.39 |
Product features
- Two card slots plus pockets for boarding passes or IDs
- Cruelty-free black PU faux leather exterior
- RFID-blocking lining to protect against skimming
- One-size fits most passports (3.9″ × 5.8″)
- Vibrant front-cover print with potential edge fading on darker solids
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth