Notes from the owner...

I was born and raised in upstate New York, living there through the 70's and 80's. I joined the military in 1986 and have lived and toured all over the world during my 24-year military career. When I retired, I returned to a previous assignment area in North Carolina knowing this is where I wanted to call home now. Having grown up in New York will always be an important and cherished part of my life and who I am. I am proud of my roots and forever hold the north in my heart. But, when I finally spent some years in the south I fell in love! The southern lifestyle just hits different. I enjoy the weather, the more laid-back style, sweet tea, beaches, and more. We all have different reasons for being here but in the end, I will always be a New Yorker living in the sweet south. Being a Southern Yankee is amazing. In 2015 I started The Southern Yankee building rustic southern style furniture and evolved that into a brand. I decided to focus on the clothing as an outlet to give the millions of other Southern Yankees a way to show their same love for their northern roots, while also showing their love and respect for this southern living. The Southern Yankee brand is a lifestyle. It has meaning, purpose, and most all of the designs have a story behind them. I hope you enjoy the brand and look forward to giving all us Southern Yankees a way to express who we are.