

RE: Something Interesting | Steven Kurutz on the Entrepreneurs Bringing the Art & Business of Making Clothes Back to the USA
Apr 18, 2024
Steven Kurutz, a features writer at The New York Times, discusses the revival of American clothing manufacturing, highlighting the impact of supporting domestic brands. The podcast explores the evolution of personal style, the origins of American clothing styles, and the importance of craftsmanship in the fashion industry. It also sheds light on the decline of the American textile and apparel manufacturing industry and the rise of heritage brands in the face of fast fashion trends.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Personal Style and Clothing Brands
01:40 • 2min
Exploration of Personal Style Evolution and Support for American Clothing Brands
03:13 • 2min
Exploring the Origins and Endurance of American Clothing Styles
05:17 • 3min
Exploring the Rise and Fall of American Textile and Apparel Manufacturing Industry
08:35 • 4min
Survival and Success through Quality and Craftsmanship in American Clothing Manufacturing
12:41 • 4min
The Importance of Heritage Brands in Fashion Industry
17:09 • 18min
Craftsmanship in Clothing Manufacturing
35:36 • 10min
The Evolution of Sock Style and Manufacturing Trends
45:40 • 13min