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Made in Fort Worth by Fort Worthians
M.L. Leddy’s offers a wide variety of handmade boots, saddles, apparel, and belts. | Photo by Kate Branning
Made in Fort Worth. Yep, that sure has a nice ring to it. From clothing and accessories to snacks and other fun finds, we’ve rounded up 25 things homegrown in Cowtown.
La Pulga Spirits
Fort Worth entrepreneurs Sarah Vastillo, Andrew de la Torre, and Stephen Slaughter teamed up at the historic open-air La Pulga market on the Northside to launch this brand in 2023. Best Maid Pickles
The Texas-born business has been making pickle lovers’ dreams come true since 1926. The brand has expanded beyond pickles with items like Bloody Mary mix, dill pickle juice, barbecue sauce, and mustard. Pro tip: Check out the Best Maid Pickle Emporium on West Vickery Boulevard.
Justin Boots
Justin was one of the first companies to use decorative stitching to stiffen the boot leather, preventing it from folding around the ankles.
What did we miss? If you know an invention made in Fort Worth that’s not on the list, let us know.