Garys’ iconoclast: A straight shooter who’s as quirky as he is creative, Steve Ramenofsky’s vision is all about change.
Remembering Dick Braeger
February 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Both the menswear and shoe businesses lost a friend last weekend when Cole Haan co-founder and Garys owner Dick Braeger passed away.
Dick Braeger, owner of Garys and a founder of Cole Haan, dies at 74
February 27, 2012 by 1 Comment
Dick Braeger, the founder of Cole-Haan and owner of the Garys better men’s specialty stores in California, died Friday after a long illness. He was 74.
Equilibrio Pursues Patent on “Motion D” Technology
February 2, 2012 by 1 Comment
John Jones: Equilibrio introduced a proprietary patent-pending design dubbed “Motion D” during the New York menswear market.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Dick Braeger
July 1, 2007 by Leave a Comment
An ever-expanding foothold By Arnold J. Karr When John Haller was beginning his career at Robert Talbott in 1973, he was building his wardrobe and wanted a pair of black penny loafers. Dick Braeger, who then had the footwear concession at the original Garys store in Marina del Rey, Calif., worked with the young salesman [...]
Gary’s: California Cool
July 1, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Reputed to be one of few stores to mix traditional and contemporary in a way that makes sense, Gary’s is known throughout the industry as a truly fabulous store. Says Giles Preston from Zegna, “Their secret is that they sell the world’s finest luxury products in a friendly approachable environment. Dick and Johnny are wonderful [...]
