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This article in Neighborhood Notes has nothing to do with vintage fashion, but it’s pretty interesting nonetheless. Anna Reed interviews Portland-based designers about their struggles to produce garments wholly made in PDX. Folly, Jet and Portland Garment Factory all way in on what it takes to be Made in Portland.

At Red Light, we see design teams from across the country find inspiration in vintage – locally-based, independent fashion designers to corporate design teams (such as Forever 21) scout our racks
regularly – but we’ve never given much thought to the rest of the garment creation process. Not surprisingly, it’s pretty complex.

So, what do you think? Is Made in Portland worthy cause, or is Made in the U.S.A. good enough for you?