Fireside
010: Dehen 1920 x AF Fireside
We continue our study of family-owned businesses with the story of Jim Artaiz - President of Dehen 1920 - a third-generation leader of the iconic apparel brand and the first...
009: Okabashi Brands x AF Fireside
Philosophy. Atlanta, GA. Flip flops. What do these all have in common? Sara Irvani is the CEO of Okabashi - a Georgia-based footwear brand with a generations-long commitment to American...
008: Rancourt & Co. x AF Fireside
While father-and-son team Mike and Kyle Rancourt have navigated their footwear brand Rancourt & Co. through several iterations in the company's history, their commitment to manufacturing in the US and...
007: Schott NYC x AF Fireside
If you know leather jackets, you know Schott NYC. We're kicking off our mini-series of family-owned businesses with Jason Schott, COO and a fourth-generation leader at Schott NYC. Jason gives...
004: Common Ground x AF Fireside
Justin and Kamarie Fernandes founded Common Ground, a botanical wellness brand, in 2017. Coming from different backgrounds, they leveraged their greatest strengths to build a product line from soil to...
003: Smith's Leather Balm x AF Fireside
Melting wax for a living? Shane and Mandy Smith created Smith’s Leather Balm without foresight of the splash they’d make in the heritage community, thanks in part to an awesome,...
002: Opie Way x AF Fireside
Today we talk to Justin, the founder of up-and-coming shoe brand Opie Way. It’s been a long road from OG-sneakerhead to full-time shoemaker and business owner - we learn about...
001: Welcome to Fireside
Welcome to Fireside! Follow along with Lucas from the American Field team as we take a deep-dive into some of the best innovative and emerging brands in the US. Lucas...