The Frye Company
| Industry | Leather Goods |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1863 |
| Founder | John A. Frye |
| Headquarters | New York, USA |
| Products | shoes, boots, bags |
| Parent | Global Brands Group |
| Website |
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The Frye Company is an American boot manufacturer that, by its own accounts, is the oldest continuously operated shoe company in the United States.
History
In 1863, John A. Frye opened the doors to the very first Frye shop on Elm Street in Marlboro, Massachusetts.
In the 1890s, Marlboro manufactured more shoes than any other city in the U.S. During that time, and Frye was one of the largest and most successful footwear companies in the entire country.
During the 1960s Frye made custom boots for a number of well-known people including Jackie Kennedy, Bing Crosby, Jerry Lewis, Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Ann-Margret, Walt Frazier, Laurel & Hardy, Candice Bergen, Liza Minnelli, Carole King, Gene Autry, and President Nixon.
The 1960s also saw the birth of the Frye Harness Boot, inspired by Union cavalry soldiers in the Civil War.
Stores
The Frye Company opened its first retail store in New York City’s SoHo district in 2011. In 2013, Frye added three additional stores in Boston, Georgetown, and Chicago.
Frye continues to expand its retail footprint in 2015 with the opening of four more stores at Ponce City Market in Atlanta; Roosevelt Field in Long Island, New York; NorthPark Center in Dallas; and Tysons Corner in Fairfax County, Virginia.
External links
- Official website
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefryecompany/
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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thefryecompany