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15 Philly Stores for American-Made Awesomeness

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What better way is there to celebrate our nation's birthday than by stimulating the economy in the city that started it all? In honor of July 4th, we've rounded up 15 local stores that keep it domestic. Each shop brings something different to the table, but all are awesome, and all are doing their part to support the USA-made movement. America, f*** yeah!


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Adorn Boutique

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Boho-chic at its very best, jewelry from Fishtown's Adorn is handcrafted by its owner, Sarah Lewis.

American Apparel

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Its racy ads distract from its ethos, but American Apparel is sweatshop-free, its clothing produced in downtown LA.

Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction

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The rustic aesthetic of Art in the Age is complemented by USA-made finds from Woolrich Woolen Mills, Hill-Side, Field Notes, and Steven Alan.

Art Star

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Art Star stocks its shelves with the handmade wares of artists and designers around the country.

Awesome Dudes Printing

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Custom tees and posters are the output of this unlikely South Philly print studio.

Bario-Neal

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Jewelry from this Queen Village boutique is handmade in-house using sustainable, eco-friendly materials.

Concrete Polish

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Angela Monaco's wildly popular jewelry line, Concrete Polish, is designed in Northern Liberties and produced on Jewelers' Row.

Duross & Langel

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Duross & Langel's bath and beauty products are handmade within the store's second floor soap kitchen.

Nice Things Handmade

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As its name implies, Nice Things Handmade supports the talent of local artists by exclusively stocking handmade, small batch items.

Nicole Rae Styer

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Nicole Rae Styer's eponymous boutique showcases the designer's frilly, lacy, bow-adorned apparel and accessories.

Occasionette

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Sara Selepouchin fills her East Passyunk Avenue gift shop, Occassionette, with her USA-made Girls Can Tell collection.
Philly's reigning boutique in sustainability, SA VA manufactures its eco-friendly women's line in a garment center that's adjacent to the boutique.

Sugarcube®

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Sugarcube reps the American-made movement with brands like Shwood and Williamsburg Garment Company.

Trove General

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The "American heritage" vibe permeates every square inch of this Main Line store. Look for everything from USA-made pint jars and dopp kits to apparel and accessories.

VIX Emporium

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Shop for locally-made crafts at this West Philly gem.

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Adorn Boutique

Boho-chic at its very best, jewelry from Fishtown's Adorn is handcrafted by its owner, Sarah Lewis.

American Apparel

Its racy ads distract from its ethos, but American Apparel is sweatshop-free, its clothing produced in downtown LA.

Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction

The rustic aesthetic of Art in the Age is complemented by USA-made finds from Woolrich Woolen Mills, Hill-Side, Field Notes, and Steven Alan.

Art Star

Art Star stocks its shelves with the handmade wares of artists and designers around the country.

Awesome Dudes Printing

Custom tees and posters are the output of this unlikely South Philly print studio.

Bario-Neal

Jewelry from this Queen Village boutique is handmade in-house using sustainable, eco-friendly materials.

Concrete Polish

Angela Monaco's wildly popular jewelry line, Concrete Polish, is designed in Northern Liberties and produced on Jewelers' Row.

Duross & Langel

Duross & Langel's bath and beauty products are handmade within the store's second floor soap kitchen.

Nice Things Handmade

As its name implies, Nice Things Handmade supports the talent of local artists by exclusively stocking handmade, small batch items.

Nicole Rae Styer

Nicole Rae Styer's eponymous boutique showcases the designer's frilly, lacy, bow-adorned apparel and accessories.

Occasionette

Sara Selepouchin fills her East Passyunk Avenue gift shop, Occassionette, with her USA-made Girls Can Tell collection.

SA VA

Philly's reigning boutique in sustainability, SA VA manufactures its eco-friendly women's line in a garment center that's adjacent to the boutique.

Sugarcube®

Sugarcube reps the American-made movement with brands like Shwood and Williamsburg Garment Company.

Trove General

The "American heritage" vibe permeates every square inch of this Main Line store. Look for everything from USA-made pint jars and dopp kits to apparel and accessories.

VIX Emporium

Shop for locally-made crafts at this West Philly gem.