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Zero + Maria Cornejo

Zero + Maria Cornejo


Based:
 NYC, NY

Description: A true trailblazer in the local movement, Zero + Maria Cornejo opened in 1998 with "a commitment to make desirable fashion for real women that lasts beyond a single season and become cherished items in a woman's wardrobe."  Zero + Maria Cornejo is a sophisticated line; that is simple at the same time, sometimes referred to as a modern take on luxury.  There is an opportunity to provide fabric sources. Since the start, the company has been dedicated to the local economy and the environment.  

Social Responsibility: Made in America, Woman Designed and Owned 
Maria + Cornejo Made in USA Zero Maria + Cornjeo Made in USA

Consciously produced clothing for women has exploded in growth.  Just a few years ago if purchasing locally made clothing was important to you, there wasn’t a lot of choices and it was difficult to find out what they actually were.  After the Rana Plaza disaster in 2008, consumers really started to pay more attention to where their clothes were made and who was actually making them.

Small independent labels have been sprouting up as well as the biggest brands in the country are getting behind local production, which further proves that more and more consumers are demanding quality more than quantity.

If you have made the decision to make a conscious effort to support locally made brands, hopefully this list will help you get started.  If you are already shop small and local brands and see that we’ve missed someone, we’d love to know!

Click here for American Made Denim Guide
Click here for American Made Womenswear Guide

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