Winston Brands launched its very first Collections Etc. catalog in 1997. Since then we have grown into one of the nation leading and fastest growing multi channel and direct to consumer companies. We have been recognized by the industry as a Top Cataloger and Top Internet Retailer.Winston Brands launched its very first Collections Etc. catalog in 1997. Since then we have grown into one of the nation leading and fastest growing multi channel and direct to consumer companies. We have been recognized by the industry as a Top Cataloger and Top Internet Retailer.