Fashion

Welcome Trend

2014 Winner: American-Made Fashion

When much fashion is made abroad under conditions that are questionable at best, it’s heartening to see headlines touting a resurgence in heritage brands across the country—not to mention strides made by local manufacturers. Brighton-based New Balance invested in a midsole machine that will allow the company to sell a completely American-made shoe to the military as early as 2015. Just south of Boston, Randolph Engineering has released stylish new sunglasses lines (including the colorful Flash Collection) and seen sales grow by 40 percent from 2012 to 2013. And Newbury Street men’s shop Ball and Buck, which carries only made-in-the-U.S. wares, is bringing more than 100 brands together for the third annual American Field pop-up, the biggest event yet. “AF reminds consumers there are amazing products made right here on American soil,” says B&B founder Mark Bollman. Don’t miss it on Sept. 13 and 14 at the Innovation and Design Building.