Born in the Hamptons, produced in Peru
Inspired by the neutral color palate of the natural beauty of the east end, our clothing is colored with plant based dyes or low impact dying that have the lowest possible impact on the environment. Sustainability is a priority, and each piece is built to last for years without wearing out due to the use of high quality materials. The carbon footprint is also low because cotton is grown, knit cut and sewn in Peru, not shipped between countries. Leonard Frisbie only works with fair trade certified factories, these relationships are as important as the lasting relationships that we create with our customers.
The man behind the brand
Twenty odd years ago Matt travelled around South America, finally arriving in Peru. He fell in love with the culture, lifestyle, and the local waves.
While in Peru, Matt came to understand that there was a niche in the high end market for a lifestyle cotton clothing brand.
He founded a boutique and a small workshop and went on to sell his garments at: Steven Alan, Roberta Freymann, LOLA New York, Scoop, Love Adorned, and Barneys.
In 2019, Matt opened his flagship Leonard Frisbie store in his hometown of Sag Harbor, and the rest in history...
the history
In 1958, renowned architect Andrew Geller designed one of his signature mid-century A frame houses for Matt's grandfather, Leonard Frisbie, in Amagansett, NY. The concept was a simple beach house that was designed to be a summer retreat for every family, and to emphasize the indoor-outdoor nature based lifestyle that creates a genuine sense of happiness.
Leonard Frisbie
Matt Frisbie has spent his summers in the house that Leonard built all his life, playing, surfing, and enjoying dinners with family and friends. The house remains a family haven to this day.
The Leonard Frisbie name honors Matt's grandfather, and has been created in this spirit. Each style is also thoughtfully named for Matt's friends and family members, most of whom can still be found around the dinner table and catching waves with Matt.