Valentines Day,1866. 2 o’clock pm, Liberty Missouri. 12 men swathed in long soldier’s overcoats, with six-shooters strapped ominously around their waists arrived in town. Two men swung off their horses and strode into the bank, the Clay County Savings Association. History was about to be made. The cashier, Greenup Bird, and his son, William (the […]
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 […]
We love the 4th of July, and all that it entails. How do you celebrate the freedom this country enjoys? We would love to know! Two years ago we received this photo: This is Alex, and he took this picture in Iraq where spent one of his 4th of July’s. He says it’s “not exactly […]
[scrollGallery id=1 thumbarea width=540] How many are there? What are the stories behind them? What is the history? Who paints them? How old are they? You have so many questions. And it’s about time we started answering. Today, we’re going to tackle one of the top queries: Who paints the signs? Chris and Lindsay (the […]
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 […]
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 […]
We have many fans from many different places. Since we love our fans and the pictures they send in, we have dedicated a page on this website to the pictures we receive. If you have a picture of yourself: Wearing one of our t-shirts, Exhibiting an F.M. Light’s badge, Or sporting a bumper sticker (oh […]
“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 […]
