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Christy Dawn

Christy Dawn

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Based: Los Angeles, CA

Description: A vintage inspired dress line made out of deadstock fabrics, that is known for quality and craftsmanship. Every Christy Dawn piece is made by local artisans in Downtown Los Angeles, sewn with longevity in mind. The collection is made without using any new fabrics; deadstock fabrics are carefully sourced and re-purposed to create the line. Christy Dawn’s way of doing business closely resembles that of a dressmaker living in Placerville, CA a hundred years ago. 

Social Responsibility: Upcycled, American Made, Woman Designed and Owned

Christy Dawn Made in USA Clothes Christy Dawn Made in USA Clothes

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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