Bowlus, who was an airplane designer, and had created the Spirit of St. Louis, the plane that Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic.
The aviation craze, with Charles Lindbergh at its head, made leather jackets all the rage.
Byam soon purchased the Bowlus company, whose design of Charles' Lindbergh's airplane made its familiar aluminum style easily recognized.
It just so happens that during this prominent historical moment Mr. Lindbergh was wearing Bass Aviation Boots.