Yesterday I decided to head over to San Mateo and attend the
Northern California
Fashion Market. I don't normally attend theses shows because my focus is on local
and independent designers the large shows don't cater to my needs. I went in with
VERY low expectations. As I walked the show my fears were being met - I saw A
LOT of made in China - welcome to my world! As I approached the booth of
relish SF
I perked up! Beautiful scarves and jewelry were displayed - I didn't want to get my hopes
up but I proceeded to ask the dreaded question: Where are these made? Harmony, who
was nursing her 3 month old baby girl {insert smile} stated that the scarves were designed
and made in Portland, OR - WHAT?! I was SO excited! An order was promptly placed
with
Dana Herbert, who makes beautiful scarves and bags. I LOVE how the photo below
of Nicole Richie wears one scarf three ways - happy dance!
As Harmony was writing up my order I poked around her booth and came across another
designer that makes and designs her jewelry in Washington, DC - I was on a roll! I placed
an order with jewelry designer
Daphne Olive - I'm excited to start selling both of these new
made in the USA lines in my shop. So, I guess the moral of this story is you can find Made
in the USA products at the big shows - you have to work a little harder to find it but it's well
worth it! Happy shopping!
{a sample of Daphne Olive jewelry}
