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    1. quiddity
      quiddity

      getting it
      Joined: Feb '07
      Posts: 175

      Hey y'all!

      I just want to put in a good word for the artists at Animated Closet. I have no affiliation with them. Honest. I ran in today because I needed a pair of work-out shorts (it's a long story). I got what I needed -- and found out that they design their own fabric and make their own clothes! Locally made workout clothes! Excellent.

      I'm on an boycott China kick and have been trying to buy all made in US clothes and shoes. It's hard. But worth it. The Chinese are actually cracking down on human rights workers!? http://tinyurl.com/4afayx4 Ugh.

      Anyway, I had no idea they made their own stuff. I'll go back to see what else they had. I was a little focused and rushed today so I don't know what else is in the store.

      # Posted 2 yrs ago
    2. carmen
      Carmen

      Mayor of Snark Slope
      Joined: Jun '06
      Posts: 3,254

      ha I'm wearing one of my dresses from there right now. Its 3-4 years old and I always get compliments on it when I wear it.

      I don't think that they make their clothes in-house, though. I know that the fabrics are made in thailand and I think the clothes are made there as well. I have spoken in length with one of the owners about her initiates to support female-owned small businesses, and her values seem to be in check so you're probably safe even if the stuff is made overseas. Plus, they don't really mass produce so I highly doubt they would "need" to use sweatshop labor. The owner who I met is super nice, and I've been thrilled with the quality of the garments I have from them- everything has been washed and dried for many years and still look great, all seams in-tact.

      whoa hey whoa hey whoa
      # Posted 2 yrs ago
    3. quiddity
      quiddity

      getting it
      Joined: Feb '07
      Posts: 175

      Thanks for correcting me, Carmen! I did notice that the tag read "made in Thailand' after i posted yesterday. Oops. Still. It's not China.

      I love it when I find well made clothes that last and last. I got the best "sweat suit" from a boutique on 5th ave about 5 years ago and it has held up so nicely. I get compliments on the top all the time because it's hooded and has nicely detailed seams. I have already started to mourn the fact that it will one day need to be retired. Maybe I'll find something at AC to replace it.

      # Posted 2 yrs ago
    4. pitu
      pitu

      Fake Buddhist
      Joined: Jul '05
      Posts: 6,770

      to the Animated Closet owners, should you find this thread:
      Don't make it so hard to find out where you're located! I had to flip through a bunch of different pages to get an address on your website.

      # Posted 2 yrs ago

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