The Manufacturing Report

Why Fashion Icon Joseph Abboud Remains Dedicated to "Made Well in America"

Episode Summary

Joseph Abboud's menswear factory in New Bedford, Mass., churns out over 300,000 suits a year. With 800 workers, the factory qualifies as the largest menswear manufacturer in North America and has been a critical component to Abboud's success as a designer and the Chief Creative Officer for Jos. A Bank and Men's Wearhouse. Host Scott Paul learns why this factory has been the key differentiator for Abboud and the role of domestic manufacturing in the future of fashion. Photo courtesy of Joseph Abboud

Episode Notes

Joseph Abboud's menswear factory in New Bedford, Mass., churns out over 300,000 suits a year. With 800 workers, the factory qualifies as the largest menswear manufacturer in North America and has been a critical component to Abboud's success as a designer and the Chief Creative Officer for Jos. A Bank and Men's Wearhouse. Host Scott Paul learns why this factory has been the key differentiator for Abboud and the role of domestic manufacturing in the future of fashion.

Photo courtesy of Joseph Abboud