G&L Clothing

G&L Clothing is a privately held clothing store based in Des Moines, Iowa. It was founded in 1917 by Lou Garsh and Meyer Levine. The company is privately owned by the Marcovis family who maintain daily operations of the business. G&L Clothing sells work and casual men's clothing, specializing in big and tall sizes. They also stock work boots and other footwear. G&L dates back to 1917, when Lou Garsh and Meyer Levine first opened their doors. They sold work clothing, shoes and boots to railroaders, construction workers, farmers and tradesmen. Garsh left six months later, but Levine never got around to changing the name. In 1928, Harry Winner came to work for Levine and was made a full partner shortly after World War II. Winner continued...