SERVING THE SEA-LOVING CROWD SINCE
1949.
After a busy start to the year, we snuck down south to
to come. For us, that means a pit stop at our home port in Boca Grande, FL. Wherever your summer port of call may be, we encourage you to join us in kicking back early and often; walkers, wave runners; yachtsmen, anglers, islanders, and beach bums. We try not to take ourselves too seriously, but our products and legacy are another story…
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Founded by Coast Guard veteran Joseph Kadison on the docks of Philadelphia, QMS begins selling marine clothing, hardware and equipment to local seamen.
A Life magazine cover story on Ernest Hemingway features two photos of “the greatest American writer of this century” in his Oysterman cap, creating a surge of demand.
The company shifts its focus exclusively to headwear. It’s the perfect creative outlet for Kadison, a longtime hats who relishes working on their details.
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Ned Kitchel, a former L.L. Bean merchandiser with a love of the outdoors, acquires QMS and moves its headquarters to Portland, Maine.
In the midst of the Great Recession and crippled shuts down. Veteran retailer and long time admirer of the brand, Kevin McLaughlin, acquires the brand with hopes of continuing its legacy.
Now based in Brooklyn, New York, the revamped collection, a range of hats and gear inspired by the brand’s heritage and classic East Coast style.
WHIDDEN’S, BOCA GRANDE, FL
QMS FLAGSHIP, BROOKLYN NY
this page, on her: Women’s Garment Dyed Linen Shirt in Graphite $148, Women’s Five Pocket Pant in Mid Wash Denim $158, Morning Line Rope Belt $48. right page, on him: in Natural $58. right page, from top: Garment Dyed Linen Shirt $148 in Pine, British Khaki, Coastal Blue, Faded Red, Graphite, White, and Navy.
KEEPING COOL
Our best-selling garment-dyed silhouette, perfected for our favorite months of the year. These button downs are broken in – not worn takes years of wear to achieve. Cut from 100% linen with a button down collar.
Faded Red Coastal Blue British Khaki Pine
Graphite
White Navy
OVERDYED STRIPES
One of our all-time favorite stripes, now overdyed in a series of seasonal colors.
left page, on him: Indigo Polo in Indigo/White Double Stripe $108, Ventura Short in Coastal Blue Salt Washed Herringbone $118, Surcingle Belt in Navy $98, Havana Straw Hat $138.
left page, core collection, from top: Indigo Polo $108 in Indigo/White Double Stripe, 3/4" Red/Navy Stripe, Blue/White Slub Stripe, Blue White Rugby Stripe, Blue/White Stripe and Mid Wash Jacquard Stripe.
this page, on him: Indigo Overdyed Polo in Classic White $108, Ventura Pant in Light Wash Denim $138, Bridle Strap Belt with Ring Buckle in Oak Bark $88.
this page, on right: Indigo Overdyed Polo $108 in Classic White, Sand, Coastal Blue, and Faded Red.
Salmon
Bimini Blue
Atlantic Blue
Sun
Sage
Watermelon
Navy
Natural Corduroy $118, Acadia Polo in Dark Wash Indigo Loopback Terry $128, Surcingle Belt in Navy/Red Stripe $98, Oysterman Cap in Yellow Waxed Canvas $68.
from top: Ventura Corduroy Short $118 in Natural, Salmon, Bimini Blue, Atlantic Blue, Sun, Sage, Watermelon, Navy.
top, from left to right: Garment Dyed Linen Camden Pant $158 in White, Navy, and Charcoal on him: below belts, from top: Surcingle Belt $98 in Slate, Atlantic Blue/Slate Stripe, Navy/Red Stripe, Natural/Atlantic Blue Stripe.
LONG LIVE THE LONGBILL
Actually, they do make ‘em like they used to. Quaker Marine began selling hats in 1949 on the docks of Philadelphia. We are proud these original styles from the QMS archive that have stood the test of time and remain as relevant today as they were over 75 years ago. All made by hand in the USA.
SWORDFISH CAP
on him: Oysterman Cap in Khaki $58, French Workman’s Jacket in Denim Blue Hickory Stripe $228, Garment Dyed Linen Shirt in Faded Red $148.
above left, on him: Roll Up Yacht Cap in White $68.
below right: Standard Sailing Hat $68 in White, Denim, and Chambray
ON THE HOOK
Hand-loomed and whip stitched Guatemalan fabric, English bridle leather made in Pennsylvania, Belgian webbing in solids and stripes, and hand blocked Kalamkari prints – our collection of all handmade belts and bandanas has something for any occasion.
above, left: Hand Blocked Bandana $28 in Antique Gold, Beech Wood, Parchment, Pomegranate, and Faded Red. above, on him: Garment Dyed Linen Shirt in British Khaki $148, Hand Blocked Bandana in Faded Red $28. below left, from top: Bridle Leather Belts in Ring Buckle $88, Anchor Buckle $88, Laced Snap-Buckle $118, and 2" Leather $118. below right, from top: Guatemalan Whip Stitched Belt $98 in Solid Pine, Coastal Blue, Solid Turmeric, Red, Olive, Solid Navy, Coral, and Solid Red.
GUATEMALAN STRAW HATS
above right, on her: Havana Straw Hat $138, Inlet Dress in Cream/Navy $158, Women’s Homespun Fisherman’s Sweater in Navy $158. above left, from top: Havana Straw Hat $138,
below left, on him: Loafer Jacket in Bermuda Green Terrycloth $228, Balboa Straw Hat $148, Mud Cloth Scarf in Indigo $88. below right, on him: Garment Dyed Linen Shirt in Navy $148.
above, left: Breton Stripe
Navy $88, Garment Dyed Linen
Camden Pant in Navy $158, Blue Linen $68. middle, from top: Breton Stripe Boatneck Tee $88, HunterGreen. right page, on her: Women’s Breton Stripe Boatneck Tee
SALT WASHED POLO A FRESH LOOK WITH
VINTAGE FEEL
Our Salt Washed Polos are made to feel like you’ve had them for years. Designed with the signature one button placket and casual collar to add just the right amount of intrigue.
from bottom: Salt Washed Polo $108 in Navy, Moss, Faded Red, and Graphite.
DOCKSIDE DENIM
Our latest trick is a summer-weight solid and hickory stripe denim collection. The perfect thickness for
LIGHT WASH DENIM SHORT
LIGHT WASH DENIM PANT
on him: Ventura Pant in Light Wash Denim $138, Indigo
Overdyed Polo in Classic White $108, Bridle Strap Belt with Ring Buckle in Oak Bark $88.
DENIM BLUE HICKORY STRIPE JACKET
above, on him: French Workman’s Jacket in Denim Blue Hickory Stripe $228. below: Brittany Shawl Collar in Light Wash Denim $228.
THE INLET PULLOVER
“A wonderful alternative to a light sweater or jacket. Well made and flattering — has a shape that is not too slim or too boxy, just right.”
– Julia W.
left, from top: Inlet Pullover $128 in Poppy, White, Navy, Black, Cream, Cream/Atlantic Blue, Cream/Acorn, Athletic Heather, and Collegiate below, on her: Inlet Pullover in Poppy $128, Women's Five Pocket Jean in White $158.
DEEP SEA BLUES THE INDIGO CAPSULE
Indigo Dyed Loopback Terry; a fabric with color as rich as the deep sea and made famous by vintage sweatshirts, now in all of our iconic silhouettes. These instant classics will develop fades that are uniquely yours the more you wear them, so might as well get started now.
left page, above: Inlet Pullover in Dark Wash Indigo Loopback Terry $138. middle left: French Workman’s Jacket in Dark Wash Indigo Loopback Terry $228. middle right: Martinique Jacket in Dark Wash Indigo Loopback Terry $218. bottom left: Acadia Polo in Dark Wash Indigo Loopback Terry $128, bottom right: Deep Sea Fisherman’s Sweater in Indigo $168.
this Page, on her: Women’s Deep Sea Fisherman’s Sweater in Indigo $168, Marin Dress in Cream/Navy $168, Mud Cloth Scarf in Indigo $88.
THE FISHERMAN’S SWEATER
Inspired by our heritage, we designed the perfect fisherman's sweater with a traditional roll-neck that has been a maritime classic for generations. This season, try our cotton and linen blended stripes for a unique, summerready update on the all-time classic.
on him: Cotton Linen Fisherman’s Sweater in Navy/Grey $178, Roll Up Yacht Cap in Khaki $68.
from left: Cotton Linen Fisherman’s Sweater $178 in Navy/Grey, Navy/Faded Red, and Navy/Natural.
above left, on him: Fisherman’s Sweater in Olive $158, Garment Dyed Linen Shirt in Pine $148, Ventura Pant in Light Wash Denim $138. above right: Fisherman’s Sweater $158 in Navy, Olive, and Egret below, on her: Women’s Fisherman’s Sweater in Navy/Egret Breton Stripe $158, Women's Five Pocket Jean in White Denim $158.
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back cover, on him: Loafer Jacket in Navy Terrycloth $228, Bluffton Straw Hat $138.