In many communities around North America, there is a
movement going on to encourage consumers to shop locally. The benefits are that
the money you spend is reinvested back into the community, and it helps local
shop owners thrive and give back.
At Brabary, we’ve extended the Shop Local movement with a
quest to source as many North American-made products as we can, so when you’re
supporting us as a local business you’re also supporting other businesses
committed to local manufacturing and staffing.
It’s no longer necessary to go to Europe for unique,
high-end luxury lingerie and sleepwear (though they do still tend to be ahead
of us when it comes to bras and getting a true fit).
While our last post featured one Canadian-made brand of
swimwear and resort wear (SHAN), today we’ll share a variety of North American
vendors we’re proud to feature in our store.
ARIANNE was founded in 1947 in
Quebec and makes tops, camisoles, loungewear, lingerie and sleepwear.
Christine, created by designer Christine Morton,
was the first line of silk lingerie designed and manufactured in Canada (Vancouver,
BC). Customers include Oprah, Gwyneth Paltrow, Diana Krall, and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Mary Green (San Francisco, California) – Called
"a visionary of ethical and sustainable entrepreneurship," Mary
Green's sleepwear is made from the finest Chinese silk and has been featured in
all the top fashion magazines.
Saxx
(Vancouver, BC) – Men’s underwear line created out of a frustration with men’s
underwear that was not designed for how men are actually built.
Forever New – Finally, to care for all of these
delicate products, there is the Toronto-based company The Forever Group, makers
of eco-friendly gentle laundry soap Forever New as well as other laundry
accessories. Visit their site for cleaning tips.
