Our good friend Fred Scott at Locally Grown clothing company in Des Moines, Iowa is opening a made in USA pop-up shop. Lucky you, Des Moines.

We were fortunate enough to take part in the inaugural NorthernGrade SF on June 1st. The first few hours of the event were great, new customers were there to buy shoes. While traffic slowed a bit in the afternoon we still enjoyed meeting some new and some current customers of Rancourt & Co.

We also never complain about an opportunity to throw back a few drinks with our fellow American-made compatriots. Thanks to those that came out to see us and we look forward to returning next year.

On the importance of Japanese retailers to US manufacturing companies in the fashion business
Read Due North Vol. 2 here

As part of our ongoing partnership with Taylor Stitch in San Francisco we've launched a Spring/Summer collection.

Shop our new summer collection for Taylor Stitch here

Our Spring 2013 lookbook features the following new women's styles: Tassel Loafers - Taupe Suede, Camp-moc - Navy Suede, Camp-moc - Blood Orange Suede, Pinch Penny Loafers - Brown Chromexcel, Boat Shoe - Navy/Grey Suede and Mid Boot - Taupe Suede

Also included are the Read Boat Shoe - Brown Chromexcel and 4-eye Ranger-moc - Brown Chroemxcel both from our Men's Ready Made Collection.

Shirts on her from Taylor Stitch and on him from Jack Robie, New England Shirt Co. and Jack Spade

Denim on her from Tellason and on him from Jack Spade. 12oz. duck canvas pants on him from Good Acre

more to come for Summer 2013.