The other day I recorded my very first Instagram video and posted it to my feed earlier this week. The video was of me sharing my excitement regarding the new zippers that are now going to be sewn into every bag and accessory I have made in Chicago. If you haven’t seen the video, go watch it: Click Here.
I started K.Slade (originally K.slademade) 7 in a half years ago with a goal to have all of the raw materials made in the United States. What I quickly found out is that the very best products I could source were not made in the U.S. and because I wasn’t willing to settle for anything but the best I continued to search for American made raw materials while still sourcing goods from other countries. Over the years I have been fortunate to source all the raw materials for my designs from the U.S. except my zippers. As of the last few months it finally happened, I now work with a zipper manufacturer in Los Angeles and they make the most beautiful zippers I have ever seen!
I am over the moon excited to share this news with you! It has always been a desire of mine to source my raw goods in this country and even more so recently to know where the products I consume day to day come from. As a maker it is my responsibility to create consciously and inform you, my consumer, about where your product is coming from. Thank you for hanging with me and for playing a small role in making a big difference.
If we each make little changes here and there we could all make a huge impact.
xx Kelsea Slade
