
How I Tore the Golden Handcuffs Off and Created the Most Unique Menswear Store in the DMV
When I left a secure, high-paying job to pursue shoemaking, people thought I was crazy. But that decision led me to open Old House Provisions—a menswear store unlike anything else in the DMV. Here’s how I traded the “golden handcuffs” for craftsmanship, quality, and a revived artisanal tradition.