Nike Very few people and even fewer brands have managed to become synonymous with pop culture in the 20thcentury. But in the last few decades, Nike has become a Titan of the sporting world, as well as part of the daily lives of millions of people everywhere. But during the 1960s, it was Germany’s Adidas…
Columbia “It’s Perfect, Now Make It Better.” Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company has been making gear so that Pacific Northwesterners can enjoy the outdoors for more than 70 years. At the helm for over 40 years is Chairman, Gert Boyle. Her Tough Mother persona has grown Columbia into the global sportswear…
Patagonia® is a designer of outdoor clothing and gear for the silent sports: climbing, surfing, skiing and snowboarding, fly fishing, and trail running. Patagonia. Our Reason for Being Patagonia grew out of a small company that made tools for climbers. Alpinism remains at the heart of a worldwide business that still makes clothes for climbing…