G.H.BASS
Established in 1876 by George Henry Bass of Wilton, Maine, G.H.BASS began with a man on a simple mission: to make the best possible shoe for the purpose in which it will be used. He started his company creating hardy designs for local farmers and woodsmen to wear while they worked. In 1936, the brand put a stylish spin on a Norwegian farm shoe designed for "loafing in the field," and playfully dubbed them Weejuns® - introducing the world's very first penny loafer.
Over the past 90 years they have been adopted by almost every subculture, going from the mods of the 1950s, to the British Rude Boys of the 70s, and the Italian Paninaros of the 80s. Worn by presidents and Hollywood legends alike, Weejuns® have been a staple for some of the most influential subcultures in fashion history.
Over the past 90 years they have been adopted by almost every subculture, going from the mods of the 1950s, to the British Rude Boys of the 70s, and the Italian Paninaros of the 80s. Worn by presidents and Hollywood legends alike, Weejuns® have been a staple for some of the most influential subcultures in fashion history.
