Hamilton Carhartt was born in 1855 in Macedon Lock, New York. He grew up in Southern Michigan and his entrepreneurial style was reflected in the modifying of his last name by adding an extra “t” to ensure he would stand out from other businessmen. He initially established a furnishing business which would continue to drive […]
1887, Syracuse, New York. Tony Lama – a young boy of 11 – is apprenticed to a shoemaker and is learning the leather and boot trade. Thus begins the rich history of Tony Lama Boots. We are proud to introduce Tony Lama as June’s vendor of the month. After the turn of century, and after […]
Outback (out’back), n. 1. isolated rural country, esp. of Australia. 2. harsh, untamed environment. 3. beyond civilization Our family recently watched Return to Snowy River. Not only is the footage iconic, but the clothing is striking. While we watched it, we noticed the costuming, and how similar it was to a vendor that we […]
What is the answer to the question, “what was America’s first footwear?” That would be moccasins. Columbus discovered America, but Native Americans discovered moccasins. They truly are America’s first footwear. The definition of casual, moccasins are the quintessential ingredient for relaxation and a comfortable lifestyle. Since 1946, Minnetonka Moccasin has molded the moccasin’s place in […]
The cowboy hat is perhaps one of the most widely recognized icons of an era and a way of life. We see the cowboy hat in the towns and ranches of the West. We’re accustomed to it in movies. It is a symbol of individualism and freedom in a world swayed toward conformity and control. […]
Did you know? That Cary Grant and Clint Eastwood have written letters to Levi, thanking them? You can view others as well… Levi has an Archive? Their historical collections of documents, clothing, photographs, films, posters, advertising materials and artifacts date back to the mid 1800s and include such items as the 1974 Levi’s® edition of […]
You might think that a “Levi” started Levi Strauss & Co., but such is not the case. In 1847, a man named “Loeb” Strauss left Bavaria and sailed to New York with his mother and sister. His half-brothers were in a wholesale dry goods (cloth and linen bolts, clothing, etc.) business. In 1853, Loeb decided […]
“At Ryan Michael, we’re not the first to create clothing inspired by the west. We’ve embraced its bold, independent spirit and followed our own path in creating a brand providing unincorporated men and women with a look that reflects the romance and complex sophistication of this uniquely American lifestyle. For us it starts with our […]
The UGG® Australia story began in 1978, when Brian Smith, a young surfer from Australia, took a trip to the United States with a bag full of sheepskin boots. After finding a new home amongst California surfers, the UGG® Australia brand began to take shape. Sheepskin: UGG® Australia uses only the highest-grade sheepskin available. Twin-face […]
Because you asked: Here at F.M. Light & Sons, we heard your request for more American-made products. We carry brands such as Churchill Gloves, Fox River Socks and Wah-Maker clothing, because we care.
