Popping back in for a bit (hi!) to share some new-to-me brands that were recommended, based in Nashville TN, recommended via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9.....3hift231f0

https://jamieandthejones.com/
“My love for slow process design and traditional, hand-worked textile techniques began as a child with a hand sewing needle and my mom's home sewing kit. With an eye for design, but a mind for business, I attempted to take the safe route and go to school to be an accountant. I lasted one year before the design itch had its way, and I enrolled in a design school and graduated with a degree in Fashion Design and Merchandising. In my mid-twenties, I traveled around the world researching and learning about handwoven fabrics, the inner workings of factories and the skilled labor involved. Now, with my experience and passion, I strive to bring you a fresh perspective to design by providing a new look into textiles, color, and collaboration.”

“ Our Handwovens are created in small batches featuring the craftsmanship of talented women across the U.S. Each fabric is created exclusively for Jamie + the Jones in collaboration with the creative vision of our weavers. All of our handwovens are 100% Cotton and completely transparent, from seed to sew. That means you can trace our sweaters back to the very beginning of their existence, starting with the cotton seed and the origin of its growth.”
“Our goal at J+J is to reduce waste to become more efficient + sustainable as a brand. This includes using our scraps for a variety of projects including our swatch kits, scrap bundles, a collaboration with Vacilando Quilting, and our Scrap Collection.”
Sizing: XS-3XL

https://elizabethsuzann.com/collections/xxs-4xl
“ We believe in mindful, careful consumption. In reducing waste, in creating long-lasting garments that serve many needs so you can buy fewer of them. We care deeply about making things the right way, but we also want to run our business the right way, and our business is more than just our product. Respect for the people we work with, relationships, our company culture, the environment, humanity, the natural materials we build our products from - it’s just as important to us as the things we make. It drives us forward and motivates us to do better - and we can always do better.

We are a label born out of dislike for excess and desire for quality. Practicality, elegance, comfort and attention to detail are at the forefront of our philosophy.

We cut and sew all of our garments locally in our Nashville design studio using only the highest quality, natural fiber cloth. Quality cloth is significantly more durable, feels better against your skin, and gets softer with each wear.

We strive to create thoughtful, well-designed, and long-lasting garments. By ultimately creating seasonless pieces that can be worn a myriad of ways, we aim to discourage the disposable view of clothing that has become increasingly pervasive. Our hope is to return to the days of a minimal, functional wardrobe worthy of care and passing on.

We work hard to pare a design down to its true essence, removing anything that is nonessential. We seek classic silhouettes that are still modern, with style that transcends time and place.

It is our hope that by producing and consuming mindfully, we can focus on craftsmanship, reduce waste, and create truly impeccable clothing for the discerning customer.”
Sizing: XXS-4XL