The Stonemasters, a group of young, free-spirited rock climbers who settled in Yosemite National Park in the 1970s, helped establish a new style of climbing with a strong emphasis on speed and style. While painter pants and army surplus gear partially functioned for these new techniques, flexibility was required. The first authentic climbing shorts were made by Stonemaster Mike Graham, who had a strong eye for design. Gramicci has been producing practical apparel for life in the great outdoors since 1982. What began in a garage in Ventura, California, and has been embraced by various cultural groups has made its way to the streets of Tokyo and beyond.