There are certain stigmas with items that are or are not made in the USA, and we'd like to take a minute to address these. First and foremost, let us say that we love this country, and we give our full support to maintaining a strong domestic economy and way of life. With that said, we'd like to explore the topic of "Not made in the USA."
Newsweek had an interesting article on Famous US brands that are no longer made in the US, and admittedly, it can be a little surprising as you read through the list. Converse? Rawlings? Craftsman? This is like finding out that Nicole Kidman came from Australia, Kate Beckinsale is on loan from England, and Pamela Anderson was born in Canada. OK maybe that last one isn't such a loss. We don't need any more hepatitis around here.
The point is, great things can come from anywhere around the world. Specifically in manufacturing, we often see the argument that materials and labor are cheaper in other places. I'm sure you all have your opinions on this issue, so rather than discuss that ad nauseam, we'd like to point out something that you may not have realized.
Since production for various goods has moved offshore for quite some time now, the technological innovation has taken place over there as well. So not only is it cheaper for materials and labor, but the technology is also superior to what we'd get if we stayed local. The machinery, processes, and labor skill is all far more advanced in certain areas of the world. So if you're going to boast about how superior your new Bimmer is since it was made in Germany, you could probably speak with the same enthusiasm about how your iPhone was made in China.
So what does that mean for Exuvius? Well, like many of you, we consider ourselves upright citizens of the world in addition to the US, and we can appreciate quality regardless of origin. We look everywhere to get the best materials and work to make our products. The brainstorming and execution come from New York City, but our fabrics can come from Italy, Thailand, or India. You know those commercials where brewers shove a fist full of hops into their face to test for quality? Well imagine us doing the same thing all over the globe with cotton and silkworms. Some of our shirts are made in China, and some are actually made in the US. Regardless of what's on the label, you can be sure that we had a good reason for having the item made there, and you can be sure that it's going to be of exceptional quality.
We've also got fans from all over the world, so we know that good taste isn't just a local thing. And honestly, would any of you really reject Kate Beckinsale because she wasn't made in the USA?
