Topo Ranch Small TShirt/ Mouse On Skates Venice, California Brand Vintage, soft easy fabric. Rare! An historic family ranch and casualty of The Great Depression, Topo Ranch has been resurrected by Alex Kump and Eric Hartnack as a clothing brand driven by the pioneering spirit of their forefathers. The original Topo Ranch is located between Monterey and San Benito counties in California; those 20,000 acres Were part of the Mexican San Lorenzo land grant. Throughout the late 1800’s and early 1900’s the spread was a cattle ranch, fig tree farm, supplier of wool to the U.S. Cavalry, and even used for Western films by the likes of Gary Cooper. Eventually, the bank foreclosed on it, like so many casualties of the Great Depression. The “Topo” for which the ranch was named is Spanish slang for that stretch of land’s most populous animal inhabitant. “We gave him wings to symbolize the rise of Topo Ranch once again, and to give flight to our dream of building a clothing brand that reflects the modern California lifestyle,” says Alex. In 2006, inspired by Topo Ranch’s rich history, Alex and Eric developed a collection of men’s t-shirts and quickly became known for remarkably soft fabrics, vintage-inspired graphics, and exceptional attention to detail. Additional items include tanks, shorts, hoodies, swim trunks and sweat pants. All product is exclusively designed by the Topo Ranch team and is inspired by the sun, surf and the “Beach meets West” attitude of Venice, California.