Shwings and Things, Inc. was founded in 2012 in Hollywood, CA by a father and son team whose mission is to share the fun in life with cool, affordable accessories. The brand’s first product was a wing accessory, inspired by the ancient Greek god Hermes whose winged sandals made him famous for his swiftness and daring. Within the company’s first six months, these shoe wings — available in twelve unique colors — took flight worldwide and could be found at some of the most exclusive retailers, such as Nordstrom, Kitson, Fred Segal and Sportie LA in the US and Colette, Galeries Lafayette and Le Bon Marché in Paris.