topic Re: Handmade in America in Q Talk

Handmade in America

32degrees — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:26:25 GMT

I see on the front page of QVC a TSV picture with Dennis Basso and the jacket. Also, the words Dennis Basso Handmade in New York City. No way can this be true.

Re: Handmade in America

They CallMe MRWILKES — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:41:20 GMT

That slogan refers to his couture line, Dennis Basso, which is all made in his NYC facility:

“Handmade in New York City” being the house’s tag line is the core of this brand and the choice to keep production in New York City assures quality control at the highest level.

But probably not a good idea to use it for the TSV without clarification.

Re: Handmade in America

SilleeMee — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:45:20 GMT

It's 'handmade' b/c some robot didn't make it. How else is clothing made??

Re: Handmade in America

Imaoldhippie — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:57:26 GMT

@32degrees .............They have humans using the computer to tell the machines what to do. That is handmade anymore.

Re: Handmade in America

Bookplate — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:38:55 GMT

I noticed that too, with surprise. Of course the TSV is "imported".

They really should take that down, as it is deceptive, albeit probably unintentionally.

Re: Handmade in America

DJs mom — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:30:22 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
It's 'handmade' b/c some robot didn't make it. How else is clothing made??

@SilleeMee I think the OP is referring to Handmade in New York City, not just handmade. Clearly the TSV is not made in NYC, or even in America. Without any explanation on the homepage, it implies the blazer is made in the US.

Re: Handmade in America

SilleeMee — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:33:50 GMT

@DJs mom wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
It's 'handmade' b/c some robot didn't make it. How else is clothing made??
@SilleeMee I think the OP is referring to Handmade in New York City, not just handmade. Clearly the TSV is not made in NYC, or even in America. Without any explanation on the homepage, it implies the blazer is made in the US.

@DJs mom

I see. That's definitely misleading on the homepage.

Re: Handmade in America

OutOfTheBlue — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:40:05 GMT

"MADE IN THE USA" clothing is still available, but be prepared to pay through the nose to obtain it.

I used to buy t shirts 20 years ago from a company called "Fresh Produce" . All their clothing was made in the USA. Back then, a t shirt was $45 - which at the time, was expensive. During the health crisis, they shut down their website and just reopened it last year, and a lot of the items are no longer made in the USA.

There is a small boutique clothing store in Monterey,CA that carries only: Made in the USA clothing. I have visited the store every 5 years when I travel there, and I started going to that boutique for over 20 years. Now half of the clothing in the store is made in Lithuania or Greece (The owner refuses to buy any clothing made in China). The other half the clothing is still Made in the USA.

But be prepared, the few items I have found in the last 2-3 years that are still made in the USA have doubled in price.

For: Made in the USA Clothing ====

I have seen linen or cotton pants that sell for $150 - $200 each - just simple pull on style pants.

I have seen t shirt type tops that sell for $ 80 - $120 each - again, just simple style T shirts or linen shirts.

I agree that the advertising presented on Q for the Basso "Handmade in NY City" is DECEPTIVE.

If the coat being offered today as the TSV was indeed made in the USA - the price tag would easily be $500 = $800.

Re: Handmade in America

Zhills — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:03:12 GMT

Per Google....

Where is Dennis Basso made?

Expert craftsmen and artisans have skillfully worked for generations, in our new York city studio, at perfecting the art of handmade designs focusing on fashion, modernity, and innovation.

Dennis Basso has his own in-house manufacturing and design studio. His company, Dennis Basso, acquired and renovated a 30,000 square foot former munitions factory in Long Island City to serve as an atelier for design, research, development, pattern making, sewing, and finishing.

This facility houses not only the manufacturing operations but also executive offices and accounting, according to Dennis Basso

Re: Handmade in America

febe1 — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:46:20 GMT

The first thing I thought when I saw Dennis' blazer was it was well made.

Being lined and not seeing any bad lining at the bottom was my first sign.

Dennis always tries to present something special for the Q.

Unlike many others.

Re: Handmade in America

Bookplate — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:52:57 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
Per Google....

Where is Dennis Basso made?

Expert craftsmen and artisans have skillfully worked for generations, in our new York city studio, at perfecting the art of handmade designs focusing on fashion, modernity, and innovation.

Dennis Basso has his own in-house manufacturing and design studio. His company, Dennis Basso, acquired and renovated a 30,000 square foot former munitions factory in Long Island City to serve as an atelier for design, research, development, pattern making, sewing, and finishing.

This facility houses not only the manufacturing operations but also executive offices and accounting, according to Dennis Basso

@Zhills This is for his couture line, not QVC.