January 8th, 2015
Charles James once said: “All creative work begins by doing something with the hands. Creation is simply a problem and design is the…
December 29th, 2014
As a designer, it’s easy to get hyper-focused on the creative side of your brand. Where is this pocket going to go? What weight…
December 20th, 2014
This subject of this post may sound mundane, but I promise you that it is incredibly useful: how to get organized during your manufacturing…
December 18th, 2014
Kimberly Mckinley led a successful career in management consulting, fashion, and e-commerce before deciding to start her own fashion line. Noting the lack of a timelessly designed, high quality,…
December 1st, 2014
Growing up as a professional dancer I always had a lifelong love for movement and fashion. As an adult, I decided that there was no time like the present to go for my dreams… However,…
November 13th, 2014
Just like relationships with your customers, the relationship you have with your manufacturer can make or break your company. A strong…
October 14th, 2014
I absolutely love furniture and I’m happy that my agency has been able to bring value to the industry for a while now. It is a…
August 6th, 2014
In our first article, we broke down the steps of creating an eco-friendly dress. This…
June 30th, 2014
Thirty years ago, 90% of all garments worn in America were made in the United States. By 2008, that number dropped to 10%. With the rise of…
June 26th, 2014
From minor imperfections to major defects, when things go wrong during production it’s often the result of one of these three…
April 22nd, 2014
Last month, eco-friendly cleaning products manufacturer, Method, announced its plans to construct a state-of-the-art LEED Platinum…
February 20th, 2014
This week we visited an amazing jewelry manufacturer in the flower district of Chelsea, NYC. Christine McPartland has set up her…
January 24th, 2014
We took a visit to learn about M&S Schmalberg, a custom fabric flower manufacturer in the heart of the NYC garment district and what an incredible story they had to share. Started by Morris and…
January 16th, 2014
Makins Hats has been around for over 40 years, but at the end of 2013 it almost closed for good. Marsha Akins opened Makins Hats in 1974, handmaking the first ever Makins hats in her…
December 10th, 2013
For more on entrepreneurship, production, and sourcing, just sign up for our daily blog email list! What are some of the most important…
December 6th, 2013
There’s nothing quite like New York City during the holidays. Between the decorations, lights, and festive spirit, it is a magical place to be. It is also one of the busiest times of the year,…
November 27th, 2013
With the holiday shopping season about to take off in full swing, we put together a list of made in USA gifts that give back! The items…
November 25th, 2013
Maurice Malone is a Detroit native who knows a thing or two about making a good pair of…
November 20th, 2013
Does your company use a “tech pack”? It is one of the most crucial tools to developing your product and making the communication process more efficient between you and your manufacturer, yet many…
November 7th, 2013
I used to own a leather accessories line with Matthew, and we would source locally produced leather from various distributors, but I’ve always wanted to VISIT a tannery, where the leather gets…
November 6th, 2013
NOM.A.D. is a sustainable, made in USA, travel lifestyle brand that launched a crowdfunding campaign yesterday. Ryan Clott, Founder of…
October 29th, 2013
This past Friday we visited Knickerbocker Mfg. Co., a cap manufacturer that is run by three young designers in Brooklyn, NY. Knickerbocker…
October 28th, 2013
What is the goodest t-shirt ever? It’s the t-shirt that gives back! The t-shirt is made by You and Who, a company with a mission to help worthy causes in cities across the country. All…
October 17th, 2013
We had a great time visiting Re-Co BKLYN in Williamsburg! Re-Co BKLYN is a lumber mill that specializes in urban harvested lumber. This means they take trees that fall or are removed due to safety…
October 14th, 2013
We are so excited that we have expanded our resources and are now including furniture on Maker’s Row! To kick it all off, we visited…
October 8th, 2013
Today we are expanding into the furniture industry! Since our launch in November 2012, we have connected thousands of designers and…
September 27th, 2013
Located in Long Island City, Portchester USA is a manufacturer of handbags and leather accessories. Last week I made my way from Brooklyn to their manufacturing facility and Kulwant, the owner of…
August 19th, 2013
In the same way that New Yorkers hunt for a premium cup of coffee available, we were searching for the highest quality promotional goods…
August 15th, 2013
Here at Maker’s Row, we have been looking forward to making promotional goods for quite some time. When the opportunity came for us to represent ‘Made In USA’ at SOURCING at MAGIC, it also…
August 12th, 2013
We had a great time visiting Michelle Vale’s handbag factory! The NYC factory was clean, organized and had a great vibe. Everyone who worked there was a pleasure to meet, and nothing is…
June 18th, 2013
Launched in 2011, PINO Portland is a line of handmade mens accessories that certainly represents the bright, bold and fun spirit of its…