From Los Angeles to the Carolinas:
Author:Whitney BauckUpdated:Oct 16, 2018Original:Jul 6, 2017There's no occasion quite like the Fourth of July to celebrate all things American. Here at Fashionista, we'll be spending the week examining the fashion industry in our own backyard, from the state of U.S. apparel manufacturing to American-born models on the rise. You can follow all of our coverage here.
Los AngelesLA has the largest concentration of garment laborers in the United States, with an estimated 40,000 people employed in the sector at the end of 2016, according to the Los Angeles Times. The industry in the City of Angels is bolstered by the high population of immigrants, who make up the majority of the garment workforce and whose presence counteracts the shortage of labor common in other parts of the country.
The Carolinas"The Carolinas were once called the 'Textile Belt of America' and have been known for their handlooms and cotton fabrics for hundreds of years," says Lohr. Though the widespread off-shoring of much fashion production has impacted the two states' formerly famous textile production, Lohr says that North and South Carolina are still known for producing some of the best denim in America.
New York CityBecause New York is still where so many American designers get their start — some of the most prestigious design schools are located there, as are the CFDA, NYFW and many established designer headquarters and flagships — it continues to have a small but vibrant manufacturing center in spite of rising real estate and production prices.
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