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'''Thomas H. Beckbe & Co.''' is a brand of outdoor clothing and accessories founded in [[2015]] by former [[ | '''Thomas H. Beckbe & Co.''' is a brand of outdoor clothing and accessories founded in [[2015]] by former attorneys [[Radcliff Menge|Radcliff]] and [[Mary Menge]]. The brand's signature product is the waxed cotton "Tensaw Jacket", conceived by Menge to, "bridge the gap between professional attire and sporting attire." | ||
The Menges had returned to Alabama from New York City in [[2013]]. He took a job with [[Bradley Arant Boult Cummings]] and she clerked for Judge [[Madeline Haikala]] before resuming private practice with [[Spotswood, Sansom & Sansbury]]. After a failed search for a high-quality waxed cotton field jacket, Radcliff decided to work with a Florida-based patternmaker to design his own. The resulting jacket was well-received by friends, so they kept making more and launched a clothing brand from home. A runner-up mention in ''Garden & Gun'' magazine's 2017 "Made in the South Awards" issue boosted sales, and they moved out of their basement in [[2019]]. | |||
The name "Tom Beckbe" was chosen as a reference to the term "/itumbi ikbi/", meaning "coffin maker", which was the name the Choctaw gave the [[Tombigbee River]] on the eastern boundary of their territory. | The name "Tom Beckbe" was chosen as a reference to the term "/itumbi ikbi/", meaning "coffin maker", which was the name the Choctaw gave the [[Tombigbee River]] on the eastern boundary of their territory. | ||
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Most of the company's sales are online direct-sales and wholesale to specialty retailers. The brand's first "Tom Beckbe Outpost" concept store opened in Wilson, Arkansas in [[2020]]. In [[2021]] the company raised $1.5 million from private investors to fund growth. | Most of the company's sales are online direct-sales and wholesale to specialty retailers. The brand's first "Tom Beckbe Outpost" concept store opened in Wilson, Arkansas in [[2020]]. In [[2021]] the company raised $1.5 million from private investors to fund growth. | ||
In September [[2021]] Tom Beckbe opened in the former [[Christine's Across the Street]] space at 2423 [[Canterbury Road]] in [[Mountain Brook Village]]. The store includes a "Loading Dock" whisky bar with private lockers. | In September [[2021]] Tom Beckbe opened in the former [[Christine's Across the Street]] space at 2423 [[Canterbury Road]] in [[Mountain Brook Village]]. The store includes a "Loading Dock" whisky bar with private lockers. A third shop on Courthouse Square in Oxford, Mississippi in [[2023]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Nickens, T. Edward (December 2017) "[https://gardenandgun.com/articles/tom-beckbe/ Made in the South Awards: Tom Beckbe]" ''Garden & Gun'' | |||
* Patchen, Tyler (April 22, 2021) "Local clothier raises $1.5M, plans store in Mountain Brook." {{BBJ}} | * Patchen, Tyler (April 22, 2021) "Local clothier raises $1.5M, plans store in Mountain Brook." {{BBJ}} | ||
* Patchen, Tyler (September 1, 2021) "Tom Beckbe opens in Mountain Brook Village." {{BBJ}} | * Patchen, Tyler (September 1, 2021) "Tom Beckbe opens in Mountain Brook Village." {{BBJ}} | ||
* Matthews, Katie Leigh (May 19, 2024) "She Elevates Tom Beckbe’s Outdoor Apparel." ''[[StyleBlueprint]]'' | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 09:54, 30 May 2024
Thomas H. Beckbe & Co. is a brand of outdoor clothing and accessories founded in 2015 by former attorneys Radcliff and Mary Menge. The brand's signature product is the waxed cotton "Tensaw Jacket", conceived by Menge to, "bridge the gap between professional attire and sporting attire."
The Menges had returned to Alabama from New York City in 2013. He took a job with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings and she clerked for Judge Madeline Haikala before resuming private practice with Spotswood, Sansom & Sansbury. After a failed search for a high-quality waxed cotton field jacket, Radcliff decided to work with a Florida-based patternmaker to design his own. The resulting jacket was well-received by friends, so they kept making more and launched a clothing brand from home. A runner-up mention in Garden & Gun magazine's 2017 "Made in the South Awards" issue boosted sales, and they moved out of their basement in 2019.
The name "Tom Beckbe" was chosen as a reference to the term "/itumbi ikbi/", meaning "coffin maker", which was the name the Choctaw gave the Tombigbee River on the eastern boundary of their territory.
Most of the company's sales are online direct-sales and wholesale to specialty retailers. The brand's first "Tom Beckbe Outpost" concept store opened in Wilson, Arkansas in 2020. In 2021 the company raised $1.5 million from private investors to fund growth.
In September 2021 Tom Beckbe opened in the former Christine's Across the Street space at 2423 Canterbury Road in Mountain Brook Village. The store includes a "Loading Dock" whisky bar with private lockers. A third shop on Courthouse Square in Oxford, Mississippi in 2023.
References
- Nickens, T. Edward (December 2017) "Made in the South Awards: Tom Beckbe" Garden & Gun
- Patchen, Tyler (April 22, 2021) "Local clothier raises $1.5M, plans store in Mountain Brook." Birmingham Business Journal
- Patchen, Tyler (September 1, 2021) "Tom Beckbe opens in Mountain Brook Village." Birmingham Business Journal
- Matthews, Katie Leigh (May 19, 2024) "She Elevates Tom Beckbe’s Outdoor Apparel." StyleBlueprint
External links
- Tom Beckbe website