Comments on: Label of Origin

By: midwestfashionista

midwestfashionista — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:56:34 +0000

I am so on board with buying domestic anything! Look at how the car companies have suffered from this-but they’re making a comback and so will apparel manufacturers. It’s just that it’s difficult to find that Made in the USA label.

By: Sarah Colin

Sarah Colin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:32:23 +0000

I support domestic manufacturing and hence this article is very interesting. Thanks for sharing it.

By: stacy

stacy — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:34:18 +0000

Great post, thanks for discussing. As you probably know, I am a HUGE supporter of domestic manufacturing. Hopefully some designers will start moving at least a portion of their production back to the U.S. (preferably NYC!). It’s a little hard to buy strictly Made in the USA right now because there are just so few options!

By: Alicia

Alicia — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:07:12 +0000

Au contrare, the “made in” label is the first one I look at! After the economy went south, I made an effort to make sure my money is benefiting my country. I will gladly pass up an item I’m lukewarm about if it isn’t made here and pay more for something that is. =D

Great article.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:57:49 +0000

ooh what a topic! just found this site and looove it, where have you been hiding?

I admit being a thrifty shopper and looking mostly at the price tag. my closet has loads of stuff made in china and a small amount made here. however i just started shopping etsy last month and you can get all local (even you town) designers and the prices are unbelievable, so etsy is my new obsession over targey ;-)

Thanks for bringing this up, great point.

By: Fash Guru

Fash Guru — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:12:52 +0000

Well said! I always try support local NYC based designers. Also i find indie designers and local brand to be more innovative then the bland mall brands. Also, so pleased to hear someone call out people for the lip service support of buying american while shopping at Target.

Personally I’m really tired of hearing the “only rich people afford to shop made in the us.” A cheap Old Navy polo is about $15 and a American Apparel polo (made in California) is $30 that is NOT an outrageous price only the wealthy can afford. Plus how many people buy $65 Ralph Lauren Polos? Those are made overseas! So its actually cheaper to buy the american version in that case! Sorry for the rant, it’s late and this is a pet peeve of mine.