We were so thrilled to be highlighted recently on Remake World, an amazing platform that is focused on highlighting where and by whom our everyday clothing is being made. They question: Who makes your fashion? Is she working in unsafe conditions for little pay? When we know her story, we can #remakeourworld. Kat Eves, the… Read More…
Where is your clothing made?
Just as a follow up to my post regarding why Vivacity chose to manufacture in the US, I’ve been catching up on the #whomadeyourclothes movement started by Fashion Revolution. This UK based organization were moved to do something after the terrible tragedy a few years back in Bangladesh when over a thousand garment workers were… Read More…
Clothing Made in the USA – Is It a Pipe Dream?
On a recent morning in San Diego, I drove south on Interstate 5 to National City, located just fifteen miles north of the US/Mexico border. I was meeting with our contractors to review the production of Vivacity Sportswear’s latest collection. As I pulled up to the industrial park, I scanned the business signs above the… Read More…
San Diego Manufacturing Day #MadeinSD
Back in October I was invited to the National Manufacturing Day Legislative Reception hosted by the Center for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT) at San Diego City College. Local legislators as well as state and federal officials met with local businesses who manufacture in San Diego County such as Vivacity Sportswear for San Diego Manufacturing Day. Assembly… Read More…