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Wednesday, November 27th, 2024
 
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Meet the founders of Short and Fat

BY DEANNA B. NARVESON | Staff writer​ ​ ​

Entrepreneurs Jeff Martin and Blake Adams, creators and proprietors of Short and Fat, a unique custom men’s clothing line spoke with Jan Swift of the Discover Lafayette podcast this week. 

While there are plenty of options out there for plus sizes, big and tall, and regular, there just aren’t traditionally that many for, well, someone who may be short and fat. That's where Martin and Adams business comes in. 

The pair founded their business in 2017 and use a subscription model to supply shoppers with custom shirts and hundreds of choices.   

Listen to the full podcast here.  

There will not be a newsletter on Thanksgiving Day or Friday, but Adam Daigle will be back Monday, Dec. 2. Have a safe and happy holiday! 

 
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