Cockpit USA explained

Cockpit USA
Industry:Apparel
Founder:Jeff Clyman
Hq Location City:New York
Hq Location Country:USA
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Cockpit USA is an American apparel designer and manufacturer, most notably the A-2 leather pilot's jacket and the G-1 bomber jacket.[1] Founded in 1975 by Jeff Clyman, the company has supplied the United States Air Force as well as Hollywood movies such at Top Gun.[2]

The company began in the catalog business, subsequently opening retail locations.[3] Its products are exclusively crafted in the U.S.A, with most production occurring on the East Coast.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Company Overview of Cockpit USA, Inc.. Bloomberg. Bloomberg Business. 24 March 2016.
  2. Web site: Mayer. Jennifer. From Top Gun to Cockpit USA. Columbia Spectator. Columbia University. 24 March 2016.
  3. Book: Romero. Elena. Free Stylin': How Hip Hop Changed the Fashion Industry. 2012. ABC-CLIO, Inc. Santa Barbara, CA. 978-0-313-38646-6. 166. 24 March 2016.
  4. Web site: Kusterbeck. Stacey. Cockpit USA. Apparel. Stagnito+Edgell. 24 March 2016.