October 9th, 2015
I have a friend who was an indie designer. She started back in 2004. Dynamic vision. Highest standards. Gorgeous prototypes. A designer with allure and personality to spare. What happened? Right…
October 8th, 2015
In the apparel industry, ‘Made in USA’ is an uncommon and highly sought after label. It is uncommon because the apparel industry in the…
October 7th, 2015
Throughout my journey of starting and building my brand, I lost count of how many times I’d been on the receiving end of rejection. I…
Introducing DENY Designs. Straight outta Denver, Colorado, the DENY team infuses vivid personality into everything they do, and that’s a…
October 5th, 2015
This week the Maker’s Row team got an inside peek of Spoiled Rotten, one of the few sewing factories in the Bronx. We arrived just as the staff was returning from their lunch break, and…
Sleek accessories and playful accents shake up your style repertoire, and make every outfit fresher than ever. With this unerring lineup of…
October 4th, 2015
As an Industry Specialist at Maker’s Row, one of the questions I’m asked almost daily…
October 2nd, 2015
Over 75% of entrepreneurs don’t reach the prototype stage. Let’s change that statistic. We know how difficult it can be to get…
October 1st, 2015
We’re back in the Garment District, and this time, we spoke to Stephen at Brewer Cantelmo, a factory specializing the portfolio book…
September 30th, 2015
As a designer, I understand that starting a new project can be scary especially if it’s your first time working with a factory. As a…
September 29th, 2015
At Maker’s Row, we’re constantly asking: what does American Made mean to us? To the design and manufacturing communities? To the country as a whole? Understanding how and where our efforts can…
September 28th, 2015
Leaves falling, air cooling, sweaters being dusted off? Must be fall. Embrace the changing seasons with throws of all stripes (sometimes…
As New York’s historic Garment District continues to be a hub of innovation for the domestic manufacturing movement, we decided to…
September 26th, 2015
We love seeing American Made blossom, and it’s all thanks to the strength of relationships between factories and brands. Want…
September 20th, 2015
Put a face to the hands making your products right here in America. We took a tour of Manhattan’s Garment District, seeing factories behind the scenes and meeting the people that are keeping…
September 17th, 2015
After a year and a half in the research and development phase researching factories, I’ve picked up a few things about selecting the…
September 16th, 2015
Maybe your New Year’s resolution was to only purchase American Made products, but it’s fallen by the wayside as the year’s ticked on….
The spare beauty of the Wald Lamp strikes a balance between sculpture and function, its off-kilter simplicity never stark or cold….
September 12th, 2015
I can remember being in love with logos as long as I can remember. There a specific and particular moments in my life that call out to me…
September 8th, 2015
Made in America: it’s constantly evolving, and always sparking conversations. We…
September 6th, 2015
Thought you had to fork out for Made in America? Think again. Here’s proof that buying the good stuff doesn’t have to see you selling your firstborn. Shop the 100 under $50 collection now. …
September 4th, 2015
It’s the start of a long weekend, and we’ve got games on the brain. Card games, board games, drinking games (you know, responsible ones…) – you name it, we’re up for it. Think rounds of…
August 11th, 2015
Sure, there’s a natural inclination to think of Bruce Springsteen (hey, Boss) when we say ‘Made in America’. You know –…
July 22nd, 2015
Hardware startups are hard, and require a lot of money upfront for design and tooling….
July 17th, 2015
Being an entrepreneur is an exhilarating roller coaster ride! One moment you’re killing it, and the next minute you are asking…
July 15th, 2015
Hands-free handbags? You betcha. The 21st century take on fanny packs – that 90s staple that’s still the most secure way to tote…
July 14th, 2015
When 17 people meet on a rooftop at sunrise, it’s an experience. When you capture them naked, their stories etched onto their bodies, looking out over the industrial stomping grounds of Brooklyn at…
July 6th, 2015
Cyclewear: it’s not exactly known for both style and comfort. With that in mind, Lift…
As consumers increasingly look for transparency around the making and sourcing of the…
July 3rd, 2015
In the spirit of the Fourth of July and all things #MadeinAmerica, we’ve investigated the most unusual items you can make in the United…
February 27th, 2015
In an era where if you can dream it, you can build it, 3d printing has become one of the most effective ways to quickly design and…