The 'GRAMICCI PANT' is a staple in the world of climbing pants. Its versatility has made it a signature piece, worn in various scenes in recent years.
In this article, we delve deeper into the GRAMICCI PANT with the help of Kota Watanabe, PR representative from
Ins Co., Ltd., to unravel the brand's history.
"GRAMICCI started in 1982 in Yosemite, California, USA. The founder was a man named Mike Graham who was a rock climbing specialist referred to as a 'Stone Master'. He was only 26 when he started the brand.
"The start of GRAMICCI had a lot to do with Yvon Chouinard, the founder of 'Patagonia,' who was a friend at the time. Chouinard contracted Mike to create products, and GRAMICCI was born in Mike's home garage turned studio."
The Completion of the Iconic GRAMICCI PANT
The innovative climbing pants created by Mike Graham have remained beloved worldwide, even after 40 years. Let's look at the iconic GRAMICCI PANT in detail."The GRAMICCI PANT, conceived by Mike, features unique design elements capable of a 180° natural spread, known as the 'Gusseted Crotch,' and an adjustable 'Webbing Belt' operated by one hand. The one-hand adjustment was extremely innovative, and based on Graham's experience as a climber, the GRAMICCI PANT was born as the epitome of what Climbers' desired in their pants.