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Jeff Andrewartha
June 12, 2025
Jeff Andrewartha
December 5, 2023
I probably remember Mark from Preston Victoria when we were about 17 and went to rock dances 3 or 4 times a week. His nickname was Swazza. He walked my future wife down the aisle when I got married, so we were close when we were growing up.
Marnie
June 11, 2021
It is still so surreal that my father is gone. Not a year goes by that makes it any easier that my dad is not here.
I think about him every day and miss him so deeply to the core of my soul.
I wish so much that he was here to see his grandchildren as teenagers. He would get such a kick out of them and spoil them rotten! I feel so sad for them that they miss out on what a rare, exceptional being he was.
I love you forever Dad.
Sharna Mckenzie-Seagg
August 20, 2017
RIP MC. You were so kind and always made me feel so welcome. x Sharna
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Melissa McElrath
December 9, 2016
Marc was nothing short of a fashion industry legend. I was lucky enough to be a designer for him for quite a while and he taught me more in those years than anyone in my whole career life. I traveled to Europe and Japan with him many times and will never forget our amazing times in Rome. I loved to travel with him. What a genius, what fun, what a leader, what a great man. What a great fashion eye! He was so loved. I am just learning of his passing. The last time I was with him, after lunch, we were driving in his Porsche and when he said goodbye, (outside of Barneys Beverly Hills-) he tipped back his head, smiled, and let out a huge laugh. I knew in my heart I would never see him again. I am heartbroken that this premonition came true. I will never EVER forget him.
Sarah Donegan
March 9, 2016
Mark had a telephone in his car!
What a great man he was.
I just had only just found him in Facebook before I discovered he had sadly died.
He gave me my first break in the fashion industry and I will never forget the experiences he gave me.
He had a huge influence on my life and I shall never forget him.
Sarah Donegan. UK.
Raymond Stuart
May 15, 2015
15/05/2015
Simply put, Mark Cywinski was brilliant'! A brilliant talent that blesses us only once in a generation.
His presence in the Australian fashion industry from the mid 70's throughout the 80's is legendary.
Jolting the Flinders-lane rag-trade establishment early in his career with his radical and unpredictable style Mark was the man for the times and read the young fashion market brilliantly by implementing brand recognition by way of the first ever merchandise colour blocking presentation into national department stores and transferring that into his hugely successful standalone branded retail store chain throughout Australia complimented by his flagship Emporium department stores in each State capital. Throughout the 80's Mark the great fashion wholesale/retail trail blazer had his peers on the back foot and following his every trend.
Shrewd, confident, hugely charismatic with an insatiable drive to take on business risks daily to achieve success for his shareholders in Australia, the US and the world Mark was forging his dream to build an international conglomerate until unforeseen market forces abruptly forced a revaluation of his plans for the company.
Mark you were my greatest mentor and I often recall our many fantastic times together with great fondness and love
Condolences to Tiffany, Melissa, Marnie, Fiona, India, Saachi and family.
Ray J. Stuart and family
Marnie Markin
April 16, 2015
My Father Mark was one of those rare, unique beings that you cross paths with in life, if you are lucky. I cannot imagine growing up with any other Father. I feel blessed for receiving his love, care, kookiness, support, and never ending laughter. He was the most insanely super fun Grandpa to my twins and it fills my heart that he got to spend 5 glorious years with them before he was taken from us too soon. Not a day goes by that I don't miss and think of him. He is forever in our hearts. We love you for eternity Pa Pa.
January 1, 2015
Mark was our 'mate' from Preston Victoria throughout the 60s. We did everything together. We used to go for drinks on Friday's after work at the Savoy. Great mate. Brian Shallard, Ron Tennant, Chris Avery and Jeff Andrewartha
Marks theme song Eye of the Tiger
Dennis Ring
December 28, 2013
To the Cywinski Family so sad to discover Mark a long lost Aussie Fashion friend of Dennis & Gail Ring has passed. We have many fond memories and fun times with Mark between 1968 to 1984. His cheeky smile will be missed.
August 27, 2013
Best pool player in the world, and he taught us how to be human, he gave us so much even micheal schierer and bueo and peter,
Aaron Hechtman
June 24, 2012
A fashion visionary has left the stage. In his prime he soared liked an eagle -when he was on song no one came near him in Australia.
issac brott
June 22, 2012
MARK...YOU ARE A genius without rival without a ounce of malice who played for the game and never for the dollar.You outshone your rivals and will long be remembered.A heart bigger than queensland and more soul then texas.
Elizabeth Bannerman-Richter
June 21, 2012
Mark, your name suits you so well because you've left an indelible mark on my life. You unknowingly influenced so many decisions regarding my career because, as an awesome boss, you led with integrity and fairness with a shrewd business sense that made you thrive in our industry. May you always be remembered as the fun loving, tough, fair and caring man you showed us to be. I'm honored to have been in your company - figuratively and literally.
nick swart
June 20, 2012
My very old and dearest friend you will be sadly missed by all you touched our hearts rest well my friend missing you already love Nick Swart
charles lesser
June 18, 2012
Mark Cywinski was a great 'mate', was outspoken and straight-forward; but with a big heart and great kindness. a large personality and always fun. we all lost an awesome guy!
gracie von Kriegenbergh
June 18, 2012
Mark you will be greatly missed ! you were a mentor to me all throughout my Career . You were full of Sunshine and life when you walked in the door, you brightened everyones day with your smile and humor.
You had a certain magic glow that just made everyone happy! you are forever in our Hearts . Love you forever Gracie von Kriegenbergh and family
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