I found this thread while trying to find ethically made clothes for my kids. Thanks everyone for their input. Cydwoq is another shoe brand made in CA. Oak street boots is out of Chicago- mens only. There are a lot of denim companies too. Imogene and Willie is one and Gustin for men. Zady is a company out of New York that curates responsible clothing.

U.S. made handbags/leather goods:

http://www.libaire.net/index.html

I am also partial to American made. Will sometimes consider Central/Western Europe if I feel confident that the craftsmen and women earn a living wage.
No more Asian slave labor, please.

Another women's apparel brand, moderately priced with some work-appropriate pieces, and mostly manufactured in the U.S., is Karen Kane. For casual shoes, OKA-b is also U.S. made.

http://www.oka-b.com/ref=homepage

I like this thread too - thanks for starting it, OP. I'll keep checking for added suggestions.

The label on my new JBrand jeans says "made in California"

Some Frye boots/shoes are made in USA.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I urge you to do some more research on sweatshops and low cost garment manufacturing overseas. Of course I am against any abuse of workers that occurs in these settings, but long hours and low wages are usually economically beneficial to these workers, their families, and the local economy.

Tell that to the victims in Bangladesh. People like to reduce this a wage issue , but it's not. It's about powerless workers unable to defend themselves against abuses because the rest of the world chooses to believe it is just a wage issue.

I urge you to do some serious research.

I'm an economist with development experience, not trying to justify the made in China shit I like to buy.

Anonymous wrote:+1 on Munro (and I had no idea they were MiUSA!) I have a couple pairs of their sandals as well and I am happy with the quality and the price

Thanks for starting this thread OP. I'd love to discover more American made brands as well.

You are most welcome! (OP again, obviously)

Ann Mashburn has a number of American made things, but I have zero personal experience with the clothes.

+1 on Munro (and I had no idea they were MiUSA!) I have a couple pairs of their sandals as well and I am happy with the quality and the price

Thanks for starting this thread OP. I'd love to discover more American made brands as well.

Anonymous wrote:OP, I urge you to do some more research on sweatshops and low cost garment manufacturing overseas. Of course I am against any abuse of workers that occurs in these settings, but long hours and low wages are usually economically beneficial to these workers, their families, and the local economy.

Tell that to the victims in Bangladesh. People like to reduce this a wage issue , but it's not. It's about powerless workers unable to defend themselves against abuses because the rest of the world chooses to believe it is just a wage issue.

I urge you to do some serious research.

Etsy

American Apparel for tees, undies and kid's clothing.

Pierrepont Hicks - accessories, mostly ties and some women's clothes
Faribault Woolen Mills - blankets
JW Hulme - bags

OP again

Anonymous wrote:Johansen womens shoes are made in Virginia
Collard Greens makes snappy bow ties,
so does Bird Dog Bay (Chicago)
Sock Guy
Skater Socks
I've always loved Minnetonka moccasins

From what I can find, Minnetonka moccasins are no longer made in the US.

Johansen womens shoes are made in Virginia
Collard Greens makes snappy bow ties,
so does Bird Dog Bay (Chicago)
Sock Guy
Skater Socks
I've always loved Minnetonka moccasins