Fashion is a natural outlet for expression and creativity. These 10 clothing and accessories makers in the USA, nominated by a panel of maker movement insiders and voted to the top by 10Best and USA TODAY readers, craft high-quality, design-forward items ranging from knitwear and t-shirts to leather bags and jewelry.
The top 10 winners in the category Makers in the USA: Best Clothing & Accessories are as follows:
- Bradley Mountain - Bags & accessories
- The Landmark Project - Outdoor apparel
- Twenty Two West - Wearable art
- Go Forth Goods - Leather goods
- Aporta - Knitwear & accessories
- Fire & Bone - True-to-life jewelry
- J. Stark - Bags & accessories
- Sharpe Suiting - Custom ready-to-wear
- Very Fine South - Handbags
- Copper & Torch - Glass jewelry
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to picked the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Experts Suzy Ekman (Makers Market), Erin Godbey (Makers Collective), Dayna Isom Johnson (Etsy) and Sid Orlando (Kickstarter) were chosen based on their expertise of the makers movement.
Other makers nominated in this category included An Astrid Endeavor, Billiam, The Cordial Churchman, Joshu+Vela, Li Li's Creations, The Local Branch, purlBknit, Throne Watches, VOZ Collective and Wood Thumb.
Congratulations to all these talented makers!
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Suzy Ekman
Suzy Ekman has dedicated her career to... Read More
Suzy Ekman has dedicated her career to American-made products. Raised in the Deep South, she spent precious time in her father’s workshop learning, making and listening to stories. Trips through the countryside discovering potters, blacksmiths and textile weavers, instilled a deep appreciation for makers who create beautiful product with their hands. This early-life exposure, combined with decades of Executive management in US Manufacturing companies led to the launch of Makers Market. Makers Market was founded on the idea of modernizing and keeping American-made goods alive for a new generation: goods that are authentic, well-designed and sustainably produced.
Suzy Ekman

Suzy Ekman has dedicated her career to American-made products. Raised in the Deep South, she spent precious time in her father’s workshop learning, making and listening to stories. Trips through the countryside discovering potters, blacksmiths and textile weavers, instilled a deep appreciation for makers who create beautiful product with their hands. This early-life exposure, combined with decades of Executive management in US Manufacturing companies led to the launch of Makers Market. Makers Market was founded on the idea of modernizing and keeping American-made goods alive for a new generation: goods that are authentic, well-designed and sustainably produced.
Erin Godbey
Erin Godbey is the co-founder of the Makers... Read More
Erin Godbey is the co-founder of the Makers Collective, a non-profit arts organization. The Makers Collective exists to support and empower creative entrepreneurs, and works to further the makers movement through events like Indie Craft Parade and the Makers Summit. When she's not directing these initiatives, Erin can be found hosting an impromptu party, perfecting her chocolate cookie recipe or relaxing at home with her husband, baby and their pack of stray cats.
Erin Godbey

Erin Godbey is the co-founder of the Makers Collective, a non-profit arts organization. The Makers Collective exists to support and empower creative entrepreneurs, and works to further the makers movement through events like Indie Craft Parade and the Makers Summit. When she's not directing these initiatives, Erin can be found hosting an impromptu party, perfecting her chocolate cookie recipe or relaxing at home with her husband, baby and their pack of stray cats.
Dayna Isom Johnson
Dayna Isom Johnson is the Trend Expert for Etsy.... Read More
Dayna Isom Johnson is the Trend Expert for Etsy. As part of her role, Dayna is in constant pursuit of new and unique finds on Etsy in an effort to unearth the latest and greatest designs, up-and-coming Etsy shops and showcase sellers with exciting stories. Dayna is responsible for keeping her finger on the pulse of the hottest trends on the market and what new products are bubbling up. She brings nearly 10 years of experience in communications, marketing, and trend sourcing from the fashion industry and holds a B.S. in Fashion Merchandising Management from Fashion Institute of Technology. In Dayna’s spare time, you’ll likely find her whipping up something yummy in the kitchen or in a badass boot camp class burning off the artisanal donut she just savored.
Dayna Isom Johnson

Dayna Isom Johnson is the Trend Expert for Etsy. As part of her role, Dayna is in constant pursuit of new and unique finds on Etsy in an effort to unearth the latest and greatest designs, up-and-coming Etsy shops and showcase sellers with exciting stories. Dayna is responsible for keeping her finger on the pulse of the hottest trends on the market and what new products are bubbling up. She brings nearly 10 years of experience in communications, marketing, and trend sourcing from the fashion industry and holds a B.S. in Fashion Merchandising Management from Fashion Institute of Technology. In Dayna’s spare time, you’ll likely find her whipping up something yummy in the kitchen or in a badass boot camp class burning off the artisanal donut she just savored.
Sid Orlando
Sid Orlando is the managing editor at Kickstarter,... Read More
Sid Orlando is the managing editor at Kickstarter, the world's largest community of people committed to bringing creative ideas to life. She's also a brand consultant, arts-and-crafter, whiskey aficionada, ghostwriter, and an editor of everything from cookbooks to technical tomes to romance anthologies. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @ohreallysid.
Sid Orlando

Sid Orlando is the managing editor at Kickstarter, the world's largest community of people committed to bringing creative ideas to life. She's also a brand consultant, arts-and-crafter, whiskey aficionada, ghostwriter, and an editor of everything from cookbooks to technical tomes to romance anthologies. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @ohreallysid.