Joseph “Stealhead Joe” Randolph, a purposefully playful misspelling of one of his favorite fish to hook; embodied a distinctly American style of fly fishing unconcerned with glory and focused on a deep connection with nature. He was a classicist and a purist when it came to fishing and a free and easy soul when it came to life. An accomplished angler with a unique and strong individual personality, Joe was a well respected, and unlicensed, fishing guide on the Deschutes River in Oregon, who was recognized nationwide by the properly initiated. His untimely death only contributed to his mystique.
SS17 takes both direct and indirect inspiration from Joe's surroundings and ethos. A striped t shirt print referencing the detailing on a classic 80s outboard motorboat engine. A color palette from an early family photo. A looseness of fits referencing his personal style. A ruggedness of materials he would surely test. A little bit of Joe flows through every piece.
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