xobruno....Made in Oregon

My friends at xobruno make beautiful bags, by hand and in leather, canvas and a new-to-xobruno material, Hazara Kilim textiles. Important to the brand is sharing where the bags are produced, hence their Made in Oregon tags/logo. Is the next iteration of the Made in America movement, economic localization?

Refinery 29 features my summer on the road with Recipe for Press!

1 Writer, 6 States, 13 American-Made Gems: An Epic Shopping Adventure

Maybe you stayed home this summer and enjoyed the season from the comforts of your own backyard or rooftop, but writer Amy Flurry took to the road. As a former editor, Flurry's no stranger to sifting through hundreds of pitches each week. Ultimately, she drew on this experience for her first book, Recipe For Press , a guide to getting your own press for designers and entrepreneurs. This summer, she packed her bags and racked up many miles of driving time to present her book at designer incubators and indie gift shows across the country.

Along the way, Flurry kept her eyes peeled for the local gems that were truly standout pieces. From Charleston to San Francisco, Birmingham to Seattle, this writer filled us in on the American-made brands and buys we need to know about. Check out her picks...and then warm up the car.

See the full article here!

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