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.
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.
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.
What: What started as a custom denim line has expanded into a full collection of tough but stylish clothes.
Made: Los Angeles, CA.
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.
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.
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.