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How would you describe the style of your private label brand? The same as our personal style, classic with a twist. Whether it’s clothing or accessories, our products are simple. However our pieces remain conversation worthy due to the choice of fabrics and quality construction. Can you please share the process of designing and manufacturing your private label garments? We have perfected our processes over time. We aren’t designers by trade, but we know what we like. Once we hone in on a theme and era of reference, we research the wares and then begin formulating ideas on how to put a “twist” on the collection. From here, we might take it upon ourselves to do a bit of sketching and then hand it over to our designer/pattern maker who brings the items to life. After we approve the samples, the grading process begins, followed by production, and topped off by the ever so important quality control. For our accessories the process is much simpler, and we love it that way! What is your philosophy on manufacturing and selling products made in the USA? (Please include a few sample of the brands you carry that are made in the US). On top of keeping jobs stateside, US production allows us a bit more flexibility when it comes to having a more hands on approach to our production. It’s great to be able to take a short trip to California to have a face to face chat with one of our bag manufacturers about ideas of new designs or subtle changes to existing silhouette’s. “Made in the USA” is a strong selling point and we are happy to be a part of the movement. Our inventory of domestically made brands include Tanner Goods, Boxing Kitten and Thorocraft Shoes.
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