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RM WILLIAMS
Reginald Murray Williams, born in South Australia in 1908, quit school at 13 to wander the wild countryside. Somewhere along the way he met a man called Dollar Mick, who taught him the art of leatherwork, and in 1932 he started selling handmade saddles and boots. Both were robust and hard-wearing—rm Williams’ boots, then and now, are made from one single piece of leather, stitched at the back. The company grew and the name became synonymous with rugged men living and working on the land. Today the quintessentially Australian brand is loved by land labourers and dapper city folk alike. Although primarily known for its iconic boots, also makes simple and stylish clothes and accessories. The company, which is now owned by LVMH, recently enjoyed an investment from Hugh Jackman, who has been a fan since RM Williams kitted him out for the outback epic
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