Tag Archives: The South Butt

Jan 2010

Apparel brand North Face sues imitation brand South Butt

The North Face has sued the South Butt.  On Dec. 10, 2009, the North Face Inc. filed a complaint against the South Butt, in Federal Court in St. Louis. Almost three years ago, Jimmy Winkelmann, who was at the time a high school student at Chaminade College Preparatory School, came up with the idea of [...]

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Dec 2009

‘South Butt’ an alternative for teens tired of fitting the mold

Teens are obsessed. Teenagers today are obsessed with brand name clothing covered from head to toe: Uggs, designer sunglasses, Nikes, polos and more.  One high school student went against the grain, hoping to end the obsession with brand name clothing. Jimmy Winkelmann, a graduate of Chaminade College Preparatory School, went through high school observing his [...]

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