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Col. Littleton (born December 15, 1943) is an American fashion designer and business proprietor, best known for his Col. Littleton brand of upscale leather goods, apparel and specialty products − most handmade in his Lynnville, TN workshop by local craftsmen. His designs are sold through his Americana Collection catalog and in over 800 stores worldwide. ==Early Life and Career== Col. Littleton was born Garry Allen Littleton in Camden, Tennessee to Avery (née Allen) and Lester Coleman Littleton, a millwright and carpenter. His mother died shortly after his birth and he was initially raised by his grandparents, in Holladay, TN, while his father sought work in east Tennessee. His grandparents, father and stepmother Martha Littleton (née Beech) instilled in him a strong work ethic and foundation of Biblical principles (he often teaches at his local Church of Christ) and he often references those early life lessons in civic talks and incorporates them in his business conduct. He graduated from Bellevue High School in Nashville, TN, attended David Lipscomb University and later served in the US Coast Guard. He married Norma Ann (Susie) Hobbs in 1975. He worked at Tom James Co., where he sold custom men’s clothing and as National Sales Director at The Benson Company (later known as Benson Records), a music publishing company in Nashville, TN. Later, he worked as an independent Manufacturer Representative, for companies like Ghurka and Trafalgar, selling upscale clothing and accessories to men’s specialty stores. It was this experience, as well as his desire to produce American-made heirloom quality products, that helped forge the ideas that would become his Col. Littleton brand. Col. Littleton customers note they value the nostalgic designs and quality and many claim to use the products as hand-down heirloom gifts; a time-honored tradition. One of his customary practices is to include a MoonPie and a product story card with every order. He is known for being very patriotic and is a staunch supporter of the US Military and Boy Scouts of America. In fact, these Americana themes can often be found in his original designs, such as his unique adjustable belt and cross swords logo. He was inducted into the Tennessee State Museum, Costume & Textile Institute in 2009, is active in his community and church and serves on the Board of Directors at the Bank of Frankewing in Tennessee. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Col. Littleton」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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