For all the ink that’s been spilled over the Made In America movement, the reality is still a little grim. True American-made goods remain hard to come by, and most still use foreign materials. So what does it take to make an American product? For Philip Mershon of March + Held Co.—whose oxford shirts are now on Kickstarter—that meant following a “soil-to-sale” philosophy, ensuring that …
The revitalization of US manufacturing in recent years has led to a boom in high quality, proudly American-made products. Heritage brands like Seattle-based Filson have been making handmade products since 1897, meanwhile relative newcomers like Detroit’s watch, bicycle and leather goods outfit Shinola represent the next generation of quality in this country. Partnering with both Shinola and Montana-based American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) producer and designer …
Premium T-shirts and basics are a luxury—if you don’t try it, you won’t know what you’re missing, but once you do it’s hard to go back to anything else. With that in mind, the plush and expertly crafted sweatshirts, henley shirts, T-shirts and underwear from the recently launched fine basics purveyor Håndvaerk may be the last you ever want to wear. Minimalist design, hand-picked materials …
