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Rocky Mountain Featherbed (RMFC) was founded in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA in the late 1960s. Inspired by Native American leather capes, it was created as cold weather wear for cowboys working in extreme cold regions. Its construction, which provided the warmth of a featherbed, and its seamless Western yoke made from a single piece of leather—its high functional beauty—quickly made it one of a kind. In 1974, the brand developed a mountain parka using GORE-TEX®, the cutting-edge material of the time. While it led the way in innovation in outdoor wear, the brand closed its doors in the late 1980s.

Even after the brand quietly disappeared, one Japanese man remained fascinated by the value of RMFC. In the 1990s, Kinji Teramoto began collecting archives. One day, while out to dinner wearing an RMFC vest, he happened to meet an American designer with ties to the founder. This chance encounter opened the door to unraveling the brand's long-lost memories, and eventually became a major catalyst for him to carry on RMFC's legacy.

After numerous trials and research, RMFC took a new step forward under its new name in the fall of 2005. The products created by Thirty Five Summers faithfully reproduce iconic details such as leather yokes and natural mouton collars, while incorporating modern materials and techniques. With a level of perfection that surpasses that of the archives, they have been reconstructed as garments suited to the modern era. Here, you will find one-of-a-kind products that combine respect for the past with an eye toward the future.

RMFC continues to evolve. Originally designed for equestrian use, the shoes have been updated to fit modern urban, outdoor, and surfing styles. Lightweight, comfortable, and easy to handle, they offer a beautiful appearance. From the selection of materials to the structural design, RMFC pursues modern functional beauty. The distinctive red, yellow, and green colors of early models remain iconic, while continually being updated to fit the times. Teramoto says, "My mission is to continue evolving while cherishing our heritage. I would like to eventually realize the concept of 'Made locally, delivered locally' in the United States and Europe." With this passion and sincerity, RMFC will continue to captivate countless people across time and borders.