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Oct 2023
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Herschel Supply Co.: Jamie and Lyndon Co...

Guy Raz | Wondery
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Brothers Jamie and Lyndon Cormack founded Herschel Supply Co to sell modern bags with a timeless feel. While working in the sports and apparel industry, they realized they couldn’t find backpacks and totes with the same stylish but simplified vibe as their favorite sneakers and shirts. With no background in manufacturing, they learned to make bags partly by ... Show More
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