Monthly Archives: January 2012

BEXAR Goods Co.

Individually handcrafted of vegetable-tanned leather straps from one of the oldest tanneries in the U.S., using a vintage Consew 226 single-needle lockstitch (possibly the oldest in existence), BEXAR’s Waxed Canvas Totes undergo a painstakingly meticulous process before finally reaching store … Continue reading

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United States From Above

Equipped with their Nikon lenses, Brent Yaggi and Sarah Hicks soared 2,000 feet above the U.S. in a Cessna 172 during a three year period to capture these breathtaking aerial views. Currently residing in Denver, Colorado, the engaged couple makes … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Him

While most of the pressure for Valentine’s Day rests squarely on your guy’s shoulders, it doesn’t go unnoticed when you put a little effort into what you’ll be bringing to the table. After all you don’t want to end up … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Her

Although many of us may still be un-decking the halls from Christmas, that certainly won’t stop Valentine’s Day from steadily creeping up. When it comes to Valentine’s Day the little things always tend to have the greatest impact, but so … Continue reading

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Revolution: America’s Snowboard Factory

Nestled at the base of Mt. Timpanogos in Orem, Utah, Revolution Snowboard Manufacturing has made a name for itself by completing all of its designs, prototypes and manufacturing in house, in the U.S. With some of the industry’s leading professionals … Continue reading

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Mettlers American Mercantile

For over three decades Lou Mettler has curated sophisticated style and served as a pointman for conceptualizing innovative retail strategies for fashion giants across the globe including Polo Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss and Joseph Abboud, along with serving as one … Continue reading

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Winter Wonderland

Winter is infinitely better with the proper attire. Being prepared for the blistery cold by wearing the appropriate outerwear is crucial when it comes to venturing outside the confines of your warm and cozy home. And as the saying goes, … Continue reading

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New Year’s Around the U.S.

Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year!! Thank you all so much for following Haute Americana during its inaugural year, and I am thrilled to continue the site’s evolution during 2012. As far as resolutions go, I’ve never really … Continue reading

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