In 1981 Jim Marcovis purchased G&L Clothing . Marcovis previously owned The Loft jean stores which were located in Valley West Mall , Merle Hay Mall and other locations . During the Great Flood of 1993 G&L Clothing expanded , nearly doubling its size . After surviving a fire and subsequent water damage the following year , a larger , more devastating blaze temporarily closed the store in late 1994 . After four weeks , the store was able to reopen in the old WHO ( AM ) Radio building at Eleventh and Walnut Streets in downtown Des Moines . In February 1996 the company opened its current store at 1801 Ingersoll Ave , just west of the downtown area
Great Flood of 1993
Great Flood of 1993
G&L Clothing