Monthly Archives: September 2011

Q&A with Bron Heussenstamm: Founder of Alex Maine

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Alexia Cameron

Having completely redefined the male shopping experience with his flagship store Alex Maine, pro-surfer turned American-made activist Bron Heussenstamm is using his love for the sartorial to produce a collection intent on raising awareness for homegrown fashion. Located on Sunset Boulevard, … Continue reading →

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Countdown: Current/Elliott

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Alexia Cameron

And now, without further adieu, I present you with another rendition of everybody’s favorite segment: Celebrities Wearing American-Made Clothing. Today’s celebrity must-have hails from Los Angeles, home of styling duo Emily Current and Meritt Elliott’s denim darling Current/Elliott. This relatively … Continue reading →

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Pendleton: The Portland Collection

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Alexia Cameron

Iconic heritage brand Pendleton Woolen Mills’ highly anticipated Portland Collection has finally been released in boutiques across the country, and judging by the LookBook, the pieces encompass Fall in a way only muted hues and rusted color palettes can. Known … Continue reading →

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Outfit Inspiration: Cupcakes and Cashmere

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Alexia Cameron

Oftentimes the biggest obstacle to buying American-made products lies in discovering foreign-made objects you think you simply cannot live without. While searching J. Crew’s website for American-made products a couple of weeks ago I stumbled across the perfect sequin skirt … Continue reading →

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Business Professional

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Alexia Cameron

Figuring out what to wear in a business professional work environment day after day can certainly become a bit monotonous. Confined to a neutral color palette (think black, navy, cream and gray), the working girl is semi-restricted when it comes … Continue reading →

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Quoddy Moccasins

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Alexia Cameron

A Fall wardrobe just isn’t complete without the addition of handsewn, supple leather moccasins. Nothing complements fall basics i.e. colorful plaids, army jackets and dark denim, like the versatility and androgyny engrained in Quoddy moccasins.  Since setting up shop in 1909 in Lewiston, … Continue reading →

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Western Chic

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Alexia Cameron

Yesterday while browsing the Will Leather Goods site, I came across their newly introduced Oaxacan Duffle and my heart may have skipped a beat. Constructed with a hand woven, vegetable dyed Oaxacan wool rub, these incredible bags are made using … Continue reading →

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Made in Midtown

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Alexia Cameron

“New York City is the fashion capital of the world. But is the fashion industry in danger of disappearing?”                              – Made in Midtown This poignant series developed in 2009 illustrates exactly how the proximity of … Continue reading →

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