Brand Profile: Duck Head…Flying High Again
We investigate the revival of Duck Head, a southern chino brand brought back to life by someone with a lot of experience in the khaki game.
John Bobey
John is a writer living in La Jolla, CA. Reach him at johnbobey@gmail.com.
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