weejuns

G.H. Bass & Co. is an American footwear brand established in 1876 by George Henry Bass, a Maine leather tanner with a mission to create the best possible shoe for its intended purpose. While the company initially built a reputation for durable outdoor and aviation boots, its defining moment came in 1936 with the introduction of the Weejun. Inspired by a Norwegian slipper-style moccasin, G.H. Bass adapted the design, creating the world's first penny loafer and cementing its place in fashion history. The Weejun quickly became a cornerstone of the mid-century Ivy League look and was adopted by generations of cultural tastemakers, from President John F. Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn to Michael Jackson, who famously wore them in his “Thriller” music video.

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