If you live in the United States one of the biggest ways to buy clothing sustainably, as well as cut down on your carbon footprint is to buy Made in USA.
When purchasing Made in USA clothing, you also help bring jobs back to the United States, as employment in the U.S. apparel manufacturing industry has declined by more than 80 percent (from about 900,000 to 150,000 jobs) over the past two decades.
So here are 9 Made in USA womenswear brands, that I love and stand fully behind. From the East Coast to the West Coast, you'll find every style, shape, fabric and cut, to satisfy each and every style craving.
Nikki Chasin launched her brand in New York after graduating from Parsons in 2012. She continues to run her brand from New York and produces her garments in the USA. Having grown up in Miami, Nikki Chasin is both classic and playful, perfect for the woman who wants to dress to impress herself.
Hackwith Design House is designed and made in-house in their Minnesota studio by a team of talented seamstresses. To reduce waste, many of our items are not made until ordered by you. Hackwith design House has a simple and clean aesthetic, quality fabrics, and impeccable attention to detail have made it a favorite of style-conscious women (including myself).
After traveling through Asia, Africa, and Europe Caron Callahan returned to New York where she worked immediately with Derek Lam and Steven Alan. With her experiences and education, her own label was created with the intent to marry understated femininity and function. Caron Callahan ethos is rooted in well-made, feminine clothes, while keeping in mind that they should be playful, purposeful and wearable.
New York designer Rachel Comey started as an art major with a focus in sculpture. Her training and early years as a costume designer show in her structured pieces and eye for unique shapes. Rachel Comey designs for a woman who has strong opinions, big aspirations, and a view to the world that is at once radical and romantic. Her collections have become known for artful custom textiles, graceful silhouettes and covetable footwear.
Flynn Skye is created by Amber Farr, with the intention to create pieces that make anyone feel good. A little sexy, a little edgy, and a lot of beach meets the city. Flynn Skye is designed in Venice and made in downtown Los Angeles. This brand truly cares as much about the people who make the garments as the people who buy it.
Inspired by two women who both have kids and are too busy for elaborate clothes – Ginger created with the belief that one can be stylish without a lot of effort. Ginger caftans are handmade in the San Francisco Bay Area, with emphasis on beautiful textiles, Ginger offers a flattering silhouette that works for real women.
Christy Dawn grew up in a timeless Northern California town called Placerville, California, where little has changed in the past hundred years. After moving to Los Angeles she realized the impact of her town and how it influenced her brand and helped to create vintage inspired clothing out of deadstock fabric.
With a name meaning 'green love' in French, Amour Vert was founded on the belief that great fashion and social responsibility can coexist. Amour Vert is not only Made in the USA with American manufacturing but also uses non-toxic dyes, sustainable fabrics, a zero-waste philosophy, and above all, creates enduring style in San Francisco.
Are You Am I (AYAI) is designed by Rumi Neely and Made in Los Angeles. With a statement that's just enough, AYAI clothes are easy to wear, easy to style, and easy to combine. Designed to be perfect for any occasion and every casual moment in between, Are You Am I has a concept time of 6 weeks, so you can expect to find the latest trends that are also timeless.
xoxo Noelle Lynne
Creator of Florum, almost vegan, ethical entrepreneur, travel addict & animal advocate
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