In April 1989 David Carranza and Tony DaCosta saw the need in San Jose for a leather store that had quality leather clothing at reasonable prices. They started by making vests in their garage. After a couple of months they were able move to a location above a bar named “The Heat” on Julian St. in San Jose. People laughed when they first saw the store. It was a little store, in one small room, one display case with various C&B toys, wristbands, and wallets. There was also one vest and one harness hanging on the wall.