"The Stronghold, Venice. Walking in to this denim designer's shop is a total time warp! Everything from the storefront to the displays and even the attire are a tribute to the revived brand's historic roots as the area's first denim manufacturer founded in 1895. Stronghold brand jeans are even hand-stitched on antique sewing machines. In keeping with the concept, beyond the house label, the store carries only brands that were in operation during the same era of the original - including Filson, Pendleton, White’s Boots, American Optical sunglasses and Stetson hats."