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When it comes to fashion, the best American clothing brands have earned their place in the global fashion industry combining high-quality production with stylish and innovative designs. These American fashion brands, such as Levi Strauss, Ralph Lauren, and Nike, offer a diverse range of products that cater to virtually every taste and lifestyle, all while maintaining their unique American identity and appeal.
Whether you're looking for timeless denim, sophisticated business attire, or cutting-edge athletic wear, the best clothing brands made in America make sure you have access to high-quality, stylish options. These American brands set the standard for craftsmanship and creativity, providing reliable and fashionable choices for consumers everywhere. Make your opinion count and vote up your favorite American clothing brands that deliver style, durability, and innovation in every piece.
- Since its inception, Calvin Klein Underwear for Men and Women has led the market by offering consumers cutting-edge design, innovative fabrics, and exceptional fit and quality.Known for its iconic advertising campaigns featuring top models, celebrities, and newly discovered talent, Calvin Klein Underwear continues to evolve its reputation as the brand of choice for consumers who want sexy, fashionable, and comfortable underwear.HistoryKnown as the world's finest designer underwear for men and women, Calvin Klein Underwear was formed in 1982 and would forever alter the way the world viewed-and bought-men's underwear. Once a utilitarian product, men's underwear suddenly became an object of desire. New advertising campaigns communicated the message of the updated, sexy designer sensibility that distinguished Calvin Klein Underwear from all others. A complete women's line followed in 1983. Each season since then, the brand has delivered a new line including basics, basics in fashion colors, as well as fashion-forward, trendy underwear to stores.Calvin Klein Underwear is synonymous with quality. The fits and fabrications are developed to perfection to preserve the brand's standard of excellence. Men's fabrics range from comfortable cottons to edgy sheer synthetics, while women's product includes foundations with clean and comfortable silhouettes, daywear with sexy lace elements and satin touches, as well as fashion trend-forward prints and styles.Calvin Klein Underwear brand advertising spans 21 countries and reaches an estimated 98 million people globally.Calvin Klein Underwear ModelsDjimon HounsouSaid Hounsou, As a child growing up in Africa, I could have never dreamed that I would be where I am today. Representing such an iconic American brand like Calvin Klein Underwear signifies to me that I have been accepted. This carries more meaning for me than you can imagine. Dreams really do come true.Beginning with the Fall 2007 season, the award-winning actor who is also known for his muscular physique, is featured in the global print and outdoor advertising imagery for Calvin Klein Underwear supporting the launch of the brand's latest product line, Calvin Klein Steel. The Fall 2007 campaign has launched internationally in more than 20 countries with print and outdoor media timed to coincide with September 2007 magazine issues.Hounsou, who was nominated for his second Academy Award for his role in Blood Diamond, is best known for his award-winning performances in Amistad, Gladiator, In America, and The Island, among others.Hounsou is the ninth man to be featured in a Calvin Klein Underwear campaign and the first actor in over a decade. Other past Calvin Klein Underwear models include international soccer star Freddie Ljungberg, actor Mark Wahlberg, and U.S. Olympic pole vaulter Tom Hintanhaus.Natalia VodianovaNatalia Vodianova's longstanding relationship with Calvin Klein began in Spring 2003. Natalia's limitless talent has launched a longstanding career, not only in fashion, but in charity work as well. In December of 2004, Natalia started the Naked Heart Foundation, which raises funds to build playgrounds for children in Russia and shortly after, enough money was raised to build hundreds of playgrounds throughout Russia for struggling children.Natalia was born in Russia into a struggling family. Seventeen years later, she was discovered by a talent scout in her hometown of Gorky (now Nzhni Novgorod) and only a few years after, her hard work and dedicated approach to modeling landed her jobs with designers such as Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and Yves Saint Laurent. Today, she is recognized as one of the world's top fashion models and her truly 'rag-to-riches' story has become an inspiration both to the fashion community and to admirers from around the globe. Today, Natalia lives in New York City with her husband and young son.
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- Levi Strauss & Co. is a privately held American clothing company known worldwide for its Levi's brand of denim jeans. It was founded in 1853 when Levi Strauss came from Buttenheim, Bavaria, to San Francisco, California to open a west coast branch of his brothers' New York dry goods business. The company's corporate headquarters is located at Levi's Plaza in San Francisco.
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- Ralph Lauren Corporation is a publicly traded, United States-based holding company headquartered in New York City. The company, through its subsidiaries, designs, markets and sells men's, women's and children's apparel, accessories, fragrances and home furnishings to customers worldwide. Ralph Lauren Corporation began with the 1967 founding of the Polo Ralph Lauren company by American designer Ralph Lauren.
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- Tommy Hilfiger is an actor, producer, and writer who appeared in "Blue Gold: American Jeans," "Frasier," and "Zoolander."
Also ranks #2 on The Greatest Shirt Brands- Also ranks #4 on The Top Clothing Brands For Men
- Also ranks #5 on The 55+ Best Polo Shirt Brands For Men, Ranked
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- The North Face, Inc. is an American outdoor product company specializing in outerwear. The company sponsors professional athletes from the worlds of running, climbing, skiing and snowboarding. The North Face began as a San Francisco-based climbing equipment retail store, founded in 1966 by Douglas Tompkins and his then-wife, Susie Tompkins.
- Also ranks #1 on The 30 Best Winter Clothing Brands, Ranked
- Also ranks #2 on The 25 Best Hiking Apparel Brands, Ranked
- Also ranks #2 on The 25 Best Boys Clothing Brands, Ranked
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- Nike, Inc. is an American multinational corporation that is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing and worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, in the Portland metropolitan area. It is one of the world's largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment, with revenue in excess of US$24.1 billion in its fiscal year 2012. As of 2012, it employed more than 44,000 people worldwide. In 2014 the brand alone was valued at $19 billion, making it the most valuable brand among sports businesses. The company was founded on January 25, 1964, as Blue Ribbon Sports, by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, and officially became Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1971. The company takes its name from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. Nike markets its products under its own brand, as well as Nike Golf, Nike Pro, Nike+, Air Jordan, Nike Blazers, Air Force 1, Nike Dunk, Air Max, Foamposite, Nike Skateboarding, and subsidiaries including Brand Jordan, Hurley International and Converse.
- Also ranks #1 on Outlet Stores That Are Actually Better Than The Real Thing
- Also ranks #2 on The Best Logos In The World
- Also ranks #2 on The 35 Companies That Have The Best Branding, Ranked
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- Adidas AG is a German multinational corporation that designs and manufactures sports shoes, clothing and accessories. The company is based in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany. It is the holding company for the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company, Rockport, and 9.1% of FC Bayern Munich. Besides sports footwear, Adidas also produces other products such as bags, shirts, watches, eyewear and other sports and clothing-related goods. Adidas is the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe and the second biggest in the world, after Nike. Adidas was founded in 1949 by Adolf Dassler, following a family feud at the Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik company between him and his older brother Rudolf. Rudolf had earlier established Puma, which quickly became the business rival of Adidas. Both the Adidas and Puma companies still remain based in Herzogenaurach, Germany to this day. The company's clothing and shoe designs typically feature three parallel bars, and the same motif is incorporated into Adidas's current official logo. The company revenue for 2012 was listed at €14.88 billion.
- Also ranks #1 on The Top Clothing Brands For Men
- Also ranks #1 on The Best Sport Brands
- Also ranks #2 on Outlet Stores That Are Actually Better Than The Real Thing
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- Under Armour, Inc. is an American sports clothing and accessories company. The company is a supplier of sportswear and casual apparel. Under Armour began offering footwear in 2006. Under Armour's global headquarters is located in Baltimore, Maryland. Its European headquarters is in Amsterdam's Olympic Stadium; additional offices are in Denver, Colorado; Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China; Jakarta, Indonesia; Toronto, Canada; and Austin, Texas;
- Also ranks #3 on The Best Sport Brands
- Also ranks #3 on The 15 Best Basketball Shoe Brands for Women, Ranked
- Also ranks #4 on Outlet Stores That Are Actually Better Than The Real Thing
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- American Eagle Outfitters is an American clothing and accessories retailer, headquartered in the Southside Works Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1977 by brothers Jerry and Mark Silverman as a subsidiary of Retail Ventures, Inc., a company which also owned and operated Silverman's Menswear. The Silvermans sold their ownership interests in 1991 to Jacob Price of Knoxville, TN. American Eagle Outfitters is the parent company of Aerie and formerly of 77 kids. The brand targets 15- to 25-year-old males and females, with 911 American Eagle Outfitters stores and 158 Aerie stand-alone stores. In 1977, the first American Eagle Outfitters store opened in Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, Michigan. Some of the brand's more popular products are low-rise jeans, polo shirts, graphic T-shirts, henley shirts, boxers and briefs, outerwear, and swimwear.
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- Abercrombie & Fitch is an American retailer that focuses on casual wear for young consumers, and is headquartered in New Albany, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. It has over 400 locations in the United States, and is expanding internationally. The company operates two offshoot brands: Abercrombie Kids and Hollister Co., in addition to two brands, Ruehl No.925 and Gilly Hicks, that closed in early 2010 and 2014. Abercrombie & Fitch's main competitors are Aéropostale and American Eagle Outfitters, though they are less expensive. Its younger subsidiary, Abercrombie Kids, competes with Aéropostale's P.S., and American Eagle Outfitters's 77kids.
- Also ranks #7 on Retail Companies that Offer the Best Employee Discounts
- Also ranks #8 on The Most Memorable Smells from the Mall
- Also ranks #9 on The 25 Best Girls Clothing Brands, Ranked
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- Hollister Co., often advertised as Hollister or HCo., is an American lifestyle brand owned by Abercrombie & Fitch Co. The concept was originally designed to attract consumers aged 14–18, at a lower price point than the parent brand through its SoCal -inspired image and casual wear. Goods are available in-store and through the company's online store. It was ranked as the second most preferred clothing brand of US teens on a long list of actual West Coast companies in 2008 by Piper Jaffray.
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- 12Guess is an American upscale clothing brand and retailer. Guess also markets other fashion accessories besides clothes, such as watches, jewelry and perfumes. The company also owns the line Marciano.
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- Patagonia, Inc., originally Chouinard Equipment, is an American clothing company that markets and sells outdoor clothing.
- Also ranks #1 on The 15 Best Travel Clothing Brands, Ranked
- Also ranks #1 on The 25 Best Hiking Apparel Brands, Ranked
- Also ranks #2 on The 30 Best Winter Clothing Brands, Ranked
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- 14The Gap, Inc., commonly known as Gap Inc. or Gap, is an American multinational clothing and accessories retailer. It was founded in 1969 by Donald Fisher and Doris F. Fisher and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company operates six primary divisions: the namesake banner, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime, Intermix, and Athleta. Gap Inc. is behind Inditex Group and H&M in the total numbers of international locations, however it remains the largest specialty retailer in the United States. As of September 2008, the company has approximately 135,000 employees and operates 3,076 stores worldwide, of which 2,551 are located in the U.S. The Fisher family remains deeply involved in the company, collectively owning much of its stock. Donald Fisher served as Chairman of the Board until 2004, playing a role in the ouster of then-CEO Millard Drexler in 2002, and remained on the board until his death on September 27, 2009. Fisher's wife and their son, Robert J. Fisher, also serve on Gap's board of directors.
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- 15Wrangler is an American manufacturer of jeans and other clothing items. The brand is owned by the VF Corporation, who also own Lee, JanSport, and The North Face, among others. Its headquarters is in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina in the United States, with production plants in a variety of locations throughout the world.
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L.L.Bean is an American retail company founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean. It is headquartered in Freeport, Maine. The company specializes in clothing and outdoor recreation equipment.
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- 17Old Navy is an American clothing and accessories retailing company owned by American multinational corporation Gap Inc. It has corporate operations in the Mission Bay neighborhood of San Francisco. The largest of the Old Navy stores are its flagship stores, located in New York City, Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, and Mexico City.
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Brooks Brothers is an American clothing company founded in 1818. It is the oldest men's clothier in the United States, headquartered in New York City. The company produces suits, shirts, outerwear, and accessories for men, women, and children.
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- 19Lee is an American brand of denim jeans, first produced in 1889 in Salina, Kansas. The company is owned by VF Corporation, the largest apparel company in the world. Its headquarters is currently in Merriam, Kansas, just outside of Kansas City, Missouri. The company states that they are an international retailer and manufacturer of casual wear and work wear and that they have more than 400 employees in the United States. In Australasia, the brand is owned by Pacific Brands since 2007, after it was acquired from Yakka.
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- Forever 21 is an American chain of fashion retailers with its headquarters in Los Angeles, California and sales of $3.7 billion in 2013. Forbes ranked Forever 21 as the 122nd largest private company in America. From the initial, small, 900 square ft. Los Angeles store in 1984 to over 480 locations in the United States and abroad today, Forever 21 has experienced immense growth. The stores themselves have also expanded, with an average size of 38,000 square ft. and 24,000 square ft. XXI flagship stores. According to Adrienne Tennant, an analyst at Wedbush Morgan Securities, and Andrea Chang of the Los Angeles Times, Forever 21 is known for its trendy offerings and its economical pricing. Women’s, men’s, and girls’ clothing, accessories, and beauty products are sold. The company has also been involved in various controversies, ranging from labor practice issues and copyright infraction accusations to religion.
- Also ranks #1 on The 40 Best Teenage Clothes Websites, Ranked
- Also ranks #3 on The 35 Best Websites for Women's Clothes, Ranked
- Also ranks #3 on The Best Juniors Clothing Stores
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- 21J.Crew Group, Inc., is an American multi-brand, multi-channel, specialty retailer. The company offers an assortment of women's, men's and children's apparel and accessories, including swimwear, outerwear, loungewear, wedding, bags, sweaters, denim, dresses, suiting, jewelry, and shoes. As of August 2012, it operates more than 300 retail stores throughout the United States. The company conducts its business through retail, factory, crewcuts, and Madewell stores, catalogs, and on its website.
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Kate Spade is an American fashion design house founded in 1993 by Kate Brosnahan Spade. Headquartered in New York City, the company offers a wide range of products including handbags, clothing, jewelry, shoes, accessories, and home goods. Known for its crisp color palettes, graphic prints, and playful sophistication, Kate Spade has become a significant name in luxury fashion. The brand appeals to customers looking for chic and stylish designs that blend modernity with a touch of whimsy. Kate Spade products are available through retail stores, online platforms, and various department stores worldwide.
Kate Brosnahan Spade was the co-founder and namesake of the designer brand, Kate Spade New York.
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- 23Converse is an American shoe company with a production output that primarily consists of sports wear, and lifestyle brand footwear. Converse manufactures its products under the One Star, Chuck Taylor All Star, and Jack Purcell names. Converse shoes are unique and distinguished by its Star Insignia. The company sells its footwear and other items globally through retailers in over 160 countries and through approximately 75 company-owned retail stores nationwide. The company has been in existence since the early 20th century, and in 2003, it was purchased for $305 million as a subsidiary of Nike, Inc..
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- Aéropostale, Inc. is an American shopping mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 14-to-17-year-old young women and men through its Aéropostale stores and 4-to-12-year-old children through its P.S. from Aéropostale stores. Aéropostale maintains control over its proprietary brands by designing, sourcing, marketing and selling all of its own merchandise. The company operates 914 Aéropostale stores in the U.S. and about 75 stores in Canada. P.S. from Aéropostale operates 97 stores in 22 U.S. states. Aéropostale's licensees operate 20 Aéropostale and P.S. from Aéropostale stores in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Mexico, and Panama. The first Aéropostale store was opened in 1987 in the New York area. The company has grown from 119 stores in 1999 to the current 914 nation wide.
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- 25Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc., doing business as PacSun, is a United States-based retail clothing brand rooted in the youth oriented culture and lifestyle of California. The company sells lifestyle apparel, along with footwear and accessories designed for teens and young adults. As of late 2011, the company operated over 800 stores in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. PacSun is headquartered in Anaheim, California and operates a distribution center in Olathe, Kansas. The company's regional directors, district managers and store positions are located throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
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- 26Dockers is a brand of khaki garments and other accessories from Levi Strauss & Co. Levi Strauss & Co., then specializing in denim, introduced the Dockers brand in 1986. Dockers became a leading brand of business casual clothing for men led by Bob Siegel. In 1987, Dockers introduced a women's line. In 1993 the Dockers brand was introduced into Europe under the leadership of Joe Middleton. Dockers makes belts, pants, leather wallets, shoes and other apparel.
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Vans is an American manufacturer that originated as a shoe company in the 1960s and has since evolved into a major brand in the clothing and accessories market. Known for its durable and stylish design, Vans offers a wide range of products including shoes, shirts, hats, and hoodies. The brand is closely associated with skate culture and has a significant presence in various extreme sports communities.
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Prana is a clothing company specializing in sustainable apparel for men and women. The company offers a range of products including activewear, outerwear, and accessories. Prana is known for using environmentally friendly materials and practices.
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POLO ASSASSIN is a clothing brand offering a diverse range of apparel and accessories. The company produces casual wear and sportswear, aiming to provide stylish and comfortable clothing for various occasions. The product line includes polo shirts, T-shirts, hoodies, trousers, and accessories such as hats and bags. POLO ASSASSIN focuses on quality and offers its products at competitive prices, appealing to a broad customer base.
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- 30Crocs, Inc. is a shoe manufacturer founded by Scott Seamans, Lyndon "Duke" Hanson, and George Boedecker, Jr.—to produce and distribute a foam clog design acquired from a Quebec company called Foam Creations. The shoe had originally been developed as a spa shoe. The first model produced by Crocs, the Beach, was unveiled in 2002 at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show in Florida, and sold out the 200 pairs produced at that time. Crocs was the title sponsor of the Association of Volleyball Professionals Tour from 2006 through the 2009 season.
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Rocawear is an American clothing brand founded by Damon Dash and Jay-Z in 1999. The company provides a wide range of urban-inspired apparel and accessories for men, women, and children.
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- 32Carhartt, Inc., is a U.S.-based clothing company founded in 1889 that focuses on work clothes. It is still a family-owned company, owned by the descendants of company founder Hamilton Carhartt, with its headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan.
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- Timberland LLC is an American manufacturer and retailer of outdoors wear with a focus on footwear. Timberland footwear is marketed towards people intending outdoor and casual use. The company also sells apparel such as clothes, watches, glasses and leather goods. In 2007, Timberland was named the 78th best employer in the US on the CNN Money "One hundred best companies to work for" list. Timberland says that it is a proponent of corporate social responsibility. They offer deals on their products that are only available to customers and employees. Timberland’s corporate headquarters are located in Stratham, New Hampshire. Timberland also operates from offices in other parts of the world. Horween Leather Company supplies leather shells for footwear to the Timberland Company.
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- 34Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company, more commonly referred to as the brand Dickies, is originally an American company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas that manufactures and sells work-related clothing and other accessories, including back packs, steel-toe boots, and belts. Its major competitors are Ben Davis and Carhartt.
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- 35Supreme is a skateboarding shop and clothing brand established in New York City in April 1994. The brand caters to the skateboarding, hip hop and rock cultures, as well as to the youth culture in general. The brand produces clothes and accessories and also manufactures skateboards. Its shoes, clothing, and accessories are sold extensively in the secondary market. The distinctive red box logo with "Supreme" in white Futura Heavy Oblique is largely based on Barbara Kruger's propaganda art.
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