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Fidelity Sportswear Company was established in 1941 in Boston, Massachusetts as a military supplier to the US Navy. Fidelity Sportswear has been designing some of the U.S.’s highest-quality outerwear since the 1940s, when the company's founder, Boston-based leather cutter Joseph Menino, began making coats in his attic. Gerald (Gerry) and Stewart Webber, family members who have been working with the company since the 1960′s. Under the duo’s watchful eye, the 72 year old American brand continues to adapt and thrive. Gerald and Stewart Webber, the present day owners of Fidelity, have been involved with the company since their youth. Their father, Edward Webber, was an original partner in the American outerwear company and worked with his sons in the factory in their teenage years. The brothers have maintained a hands-on approach to the family business and remain active in all areas of the company. To this day, all manufacturing takes place in Boston under one roof with the hands-on supervision of brothers, Gerald and Stewart Webber.

The Gerald & Stewart collection was launched by Fidelity Sportswear 15 years ago in Japan to satisfy a need for quality, American Made outerwear with a fashionable fit. With distinct roots in Naval inspired details of the past, the collection includes adaptations of the Classic Peacoat, Duffel Coat, Deck Jacket, Naval Bridge Coat, Cape, CPO shirt and many more. Each garment is constructed with the quality and integrity of American craftsmanship out of specialty Wool Melton. The company has evolved dramatically over the past 70 years, however the trim and buttons used today are the same quality and style that have been in use since 1941.

The collection took off in Japan and is consistently carried by specialty stores, including Beams, United Arrows, Journal Standard and Isetan. The collection was introduced to Europe in 2008 and is carried by specialty stores in Germany (Anita Hass | Flip | 14 ounce | Elb), Italy (Protective Wear | O-Zone | Tessabit | Morini | Sugar), Paris ( Merci | Collette ), London, Russia and Scandinavia. In 2010, the Gerald & Stewart collection was launched in the United States and was quickly picked up by Barney’s New York, Steven Alan, Save Khaki and [[Penelopes[[. All four of these retailers have remained consistent supporters and suppliers of the collection. With Gerald & Stewart’s commitment to American Made, you can rest assured that you are selecting high-quality garments available only to exclusive stores worldwide.