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Rocky Mountain Featherbed (RMFC) was born in the late 1960s in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Inspired by Native American leather capes, the brand created cold-weather garments for cowboys working in harsh winter conditions.
With its signature seamless single-piece leather yoke and the warmth of a featherbed, RMFC quickly gained a reputation for its unique blend of function and beauty.
In 1974, the brand introduced a groundbreaking mountain parka using GORE-TEX®—one of the most advanced materials of the time.
While it led innovation in outdoor wear, RMFC eventually faded out of the market by the late 1980s.

Even after the brand had quietly disappeared, RMFC’s legacy captivated one man in Japan.
In the 1990s, Kinji Teramoto began collecting vintage pieces from the brand’s archive.
One day, wearing an RMFC vest to dinner, he happened to meet an American designer connected to the brand’s original founder.
That chance encounter became a turning point—unlocking the brand’s forgotten history and setting Teramoto on the path to carrying on its legacy.

After years of research and development, RMFC was revived in the fall of 2005.
Under the direction of 35 Summers, the iconic features—leather yokes, genuine mouton collars—were faithfully reproduced and reimagined using modern materials and techniques.
Each garment was redesigned to meet contemporary needs, yet crafted with a level of quality that often surpassed the original.
This fusion of past and present gave birth to a one-of-a-kind product—rooted in heritage, built for the future.

RMFC continues to evolve.
Originally designed for horseback riding, its silhouettes have been updated to suit urban life, outdoor adventures, and even surf culture.
Lightweight, comfortable, easy to wear, and beautifully constructed—each piece reflects a pursuit of modern functional beauty.
Classic RMFC colors like red, yellow, and green still serve as timeless icons, updated for today's world.
As Teramoto explains: “My mission is to honor the heritage while continuing to evolve. Someday, I want us to produce and deliver RMFC garments locally—whether in America, Europe, or anywhere else.”
With that passion and integrity, RMFC will continue to inspire across generations and borders.