Eddie Bauer (October 19, 1899 – April 18, 1986) was an American outdoorsman, inventor, author, and businessman. He founded the Eddie Bauer company to sell tennis-related items in Seattle, Washington in 1920.

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Ed‧die Bau‧er /ˌedi ˈbaʊə $ -ər/ a store found in many towns in the US, which sells sports clothes and home furnishings. The first store opened in 1920 and there are now stores and catalogues in Britain, Japan, and Germany.

Eddie Bauer, the namesake of this well-known and well-loved brand, is famous for inventing the down parka. Bauer opened a sporting goods store in Seattle in 1920. An ardent adventurer, Eddie Bauer experienced a close call with hypothermia, which inspired him to begin testing our down-filled materials.

Sometimes referred to as a “preppy” style, Eddie Bauer products have a classic, timeless aesthetic, with clean lines and is comfortable to wear. At I'm In Stitches, it is a popular choice for clients looking for affordable corporate logo wear.

1 a : a current of water or air running contrary to the main current; especially : a circular current : whirlpool b : something moving similarly 2 : a contrary or circular current (as of thought or policy) Examples: The strong gusts whipped up eddies of fallen leaves. "

Bauer opened a sporting goods store in Seattle in 1920. An ardent adventurer, Eddie Bauer experienced a close call with hypothermia, which inspired him to begin testing our down-filled materials. Over his career, Bauer's invention of the down parka became a multi-million dollar business.

With its roots in mountaineering gear, the brand is well-versed in the art of cold-weather apparel. With everything from fleece base layers to insulated weatherproof jackets, Eddie Bauer carries everything you need to stay protected from the elements.

"The Eddie", also known as The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, is a big wave surfing tournament held at Waimea Bay on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii. The tournament is named for native Hawaiian, champion big wave surfer, and life-saving Waimea Bay lifeguard, Eddie Aikau.

Examples of 'eddies' in a sentence

• It moved in inexorably like a flood tide, washing over the barriers, filling the hollows till he floated helplessly in its eddies.
• As we started back towards the house it was impossible to ignore the eddies and subtle unspoken tensions between us.

Eddie Bauer is on a mission to inspire, enable and empower everyone to experience the outdoors and live their adventure. We respect ourselves, our peers, and our customers. We bring empathy, integrity, and accountability to our interactions at work.

According to maritime historian Mac Simpson, "Aikau was a legend on the North Shore, pulling people out of waves that no one else would dare to. That's where the saying came from – Eddie would go, when no one else would or could. Only Eddie dared." The phrase originated during the first Eddie contest.

Eddie is a short form of various names including Edward, Edwin, Edmund and Eddison. Would generally be the short form of Edward which is of English origin meaning 'wealth' or 'guardian of riches'.