Category: The Introduction

This is awesome – Beth Ditto, lead singer of Gossip, activist, all-around badass, etc. has just launched a beautiful American made collection. Styled by Katie Grand, Ditto’s frequent collaborator, the collection is based on Ditto’s custom-designed wardrobe and was developed while she had some free time (!!). The 11-piece collection is available in sizes 14 through 28 and is priced between $65 and $395. With the exception of a vintage embroidered denim jacket, every piece is made in New York.

“I wanted to make pieces to last years. Beyond trends, beyond chain stores. I wanted to create something all its own, something just for us, made with love and consideration. Made ethically in the USA as a small company with no corporate input. Uncompromising, unapologetic, humane, and timeless. Go-to pieces designed to last.”- Beth Ditto

Read more about the Beth Ditto collection via Fashionista

PS – another beautiful American made Plus Size collection.

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I’ve never been a huge bag lover, preferring to focus my energy on shoes, but my recent habit of losing (and thankfully, finding) my wallet has led me to realize that they exist for a reason. I tend to get overwhelmed with options, which makes searching for American made options a helpful restraint. While Clare V., Lotuff, and Baggu are my go-to classics, I do tend to feel a bit of envy when I see my friends carrying whatever the new and cool bag may be…

I stumbled upon Candamill while deep in the internet wormhole recently. The bags are beautiful, terribly cool, and made entirely in New York using the finest leathers and materials by brother and sister designer team Cindy and Cristian Candamil.

Yes, please!

My personal favorite – The Arc bag, in either color. Black is always perfect, but how good would that chalk blue look with white jeans in a few months?!

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