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Opposites Attract

Photos 17Issue March 2016
Asher Driggers.Amy Driggers.Opposites AttractAmy and Asher Driggers.Opposites AttractA former line cook who worked his way to senior management for a large company, Asher Driggers fuses business smarts with streetwise bravado to grow Grifter, now headquartered in a Meeting Street office. A flagship store may be coming down the road.Expertly crafted, American-made gloves, vests, tees, and accessories with attitude—Grifter fills the pothole that Asher kept hitting: “I wanted cool stuff to wear,” the avid biker says.Expertly crafted, American-made gloves, vests, tees, and accessories with attitude..Expertly crafted, American-made gloves, vests, tees, and accessories with attitude—Grifter fills the pothole that Asher kept hitting: “I wanted cool stuff to wear,” the avid biker says.Meanwhile Grifter gloves begin with soft, durable bison leather and hit high-speed style from there.Taxidermy bags add exotic reptile skin and color-shock riff to classic forms, creating take-notice accessories.Taxidermy bags add exotic reptile skin and color-shock riff to classic forms, creating take-notice accessories.A dedicated Taxidermy storefront may be in the works, given the success of Amy’s pop-up shop (pictured above) on Spring Street over the holidays. Meanwhile, most clients find her on the Web.Snaked-out Chuck Taylors.Opposites AttractOne of Amy’s big breaks came when Beyoncé (pictured above hitting the town in her Luxe Chucks) carried an “Antler” clutch (opposite) to a Hollywood event. “When my phone and Instagram were lighting up, a friend told me to just sit back and enjoy this moment of celebrity fame, because it could be over just as fast. But it’s sure fun!” says Amy.Amy and Asher Driggers.

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