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    23 Made In America Clothing Brands You Should Know

    Quality > quantity.

    First thing's first: Yes, this shit is mostly expensive. But with good reason.

    1. Outlier

    What: Technical clothing that works just as well in the office as in the elements.

    Made: New York, NY.

    2. Oak Street Bootmakers

    What: Old-school craftmanship applied to a mix of classic and modern shoes.

    Made: Chicago, IL.

    3. FairEnds

    What: The brand behind your favorite blogger's favorite hat and a host of other fun accessories.

    Made: Los Angeles, CA.

    4. Quoddy

    What: Rugged but refined footwear, handmade to last.

    Made: Perry, ME.

    5. Red Wing Heritage

    What: Often imitated by cheaper brands, Red Wings have become the go-to boot of hipster everywhere. That's not to throw shade. They're popular because they're tough as shit.

    Made: Red Wing, MN.

    6. Schott

    What: High-quality leather jackets appreciated by fashion bros and old-school bikers alike.

    Made: New York, NY.

    7. Rogue Territory

    What: What started as a custom denim line has expanded into a full collection of tough but stylish clothes.

    Made: Los Angeles, CA.

    8. Levi's Vintage Clothing (LVC)

    What: Recreations of archival Levi's models, made how they used to be made, with denim from the famous Cone Mills in North Carolina.

    Tip: My favorite model is the 501 1954XX, which is based on the 501 from 1954, the year Levi's introduced the zipper to its jeans.

    9. Tanner Goods

    What: Handmade leather belts and accessories worth holding onto (and with a ton of customizable options).

    Made: Portland, OR.

    10. Topo Designs

    What: Stylish and capable packs, apparel and accessories built for the modern outdoors.

    Made: Denver, CO.

    11. Archival

    What: A blog-turned-brand focused on simple, well-made bags, basics and accessories.

    Made: Eugene, OR.

    12. Baldwin

    What: What started as a small denim brand has exploded into a complete, high-end collection of men's and women's apparel.

    Made: Kansas City, MO.

    13. New Balance

    What: Not all New Balance shoes are made in America, but a decent variety of styles are available on their website and at national retailers like Nordstrom.

    Tip: The best New Balance colorways are the low-key, muted combos that made the brand a favorite of dads.

    14. Duluth Pack

    What: Legendary outfitters known for their iconic scout pack.

    Made: Duluth, MN.

    15. Tellason

    What: Raw denim specialists committed to quality above all else.

    Made: San Francisco, CA.

    16. Danner

    What: Tough AF boots favored by workmen, hikers and the military alike.

    Made: Portland, OR.

    17. Ebbets

    What: Killer, faithful recreations of vintage sports jerseys and accessories — plus a variety of collaborative collections.

    Made: Seattle, WA.

    18. The Hill-Side

    What: Award-winning menswear brand by brothers Sandy and Emil Corsillo.

    Made: New York, NY.

    19. New England Shirt Co.

    What: The oldest operating ready-to-wear shirtmaker in America.

    Made: Fall River, MA.

    20. Battenwear

    What: Smartly designed and superbly made clothing for the urban outdoors.

    Made: New York, NY.

    21. Velva Sheen

    What: Tough-ass basics with a decidedly greaser vibe.

    Tip: Velva Sheen tees are beloved for their shorter sleeved, James Dean-y fit.

    22. Dehen 1920

    What: The fashion-forward arm of Dehen Knitting Company, who have been making heavy duty varsity jackets, sweaters and other uniforms for nearly 100 years.

    Made: Portland, OR.

    23. Unis

    What: Minimal fashion brand from designer Eunice Lee known for their near-perfect Gio chinos.

    Made: New York, NY.

    Of course, this is just a handful of American-made brands. Tell us about your favorite in the comments.

    And shouts to A Continuous Lean for maintaining a solid list of American manufacturers.