Bards

07/03/2026

Where was your Forth of July clothing made 🇺🇸

06/26/2026

Cute towns don’t stay cute by accident. 🏘️

They stay vibrant because people choose to show up.

Years ago, if you wanted to support a small business, the biggest thing you had to complain about was finding a parking spot. Today, you can drive over, order online, share a post, leave a review, tell a friend, or simply engage with their content. Supporting local has never been more accessible.

In a world where almost everything can arrive at your doorstep tomorrow, and much of it is designed to be replaced just as quickly 🗑️ there’s something worth protecting about slowing down.

Buy less. Buy better. Invest in the people behind the products, not just the products themselves.

We can’t keep saying social media has made us feel disconnected while overlooking the community that’s right outside our front door. Every coffee shop, bookstore, tailor, florist, bakery, artist, and maker is another opportunity to know the people who make your town feel like home. ☕️

Community isn’t something we stumble into. It’s something we choose to build. 🫂

So this weekend, take a walk down Main Street. Say hello. Shop local. Share someone’s work. Because cute towns only stay cute when the people who love them show up.

06/24/2026

06/19/2026

Six years ago, I stood in my apartment kitchen talking with my then-girlfriend about quitting my job and starting a clothing company.

I had a few clients lined up. COVID was only supposed to last two weeks. Things looked promising.

Then, almost immediately, every single thing that could go wrong did.

I got burned by people I trusted. Past mistakes came back around. I learned firsthand how petty people can be. There were years I worked five or six jobs just to keep going. I delivered pizza. I walked to work because I didn’t have a car. I showered at the YMCA because I couldn’t afford much else.

And somehow, through all of it, I stuck with it.

But looking back, all of it was setting the stage for a story bigger than I could have imagined.

Today, Bards Clothing has dressed clients across the country. I’ve seen my labels in places I’ve never even visited. I’ve helped people celebrate weddings, honor loved ones they’ve lost, and commemorate the birth of children. I’ve connected with people I once only saw on television through a shared love of American-made clothing. I’ve built lifelong friendships through this industry.

The truth is, owning a business isn’t easier now. It’s still work. It’s still challenging. Some days it’s still brutal.

But I love it.

I can’t believe I’ve now owned my own company longer than I’ve worked for anyone else.

None of this happens without you. I don’t believe in being self-made. We need clients, we need followers, we need manufacturers, suppliers, friends, colleagues, resources, etc;

Whether you’ve purchased clothing, referred a friend, liked a post, left a comment, shared a video, or simply followed along on this journey, you’ve helped write this story.

Thank you for believing in a small business built on craftsmanship, storytelling, and American-made clothing.

Thank you for helping me wear my story.

And thank you for letting me be a small part of yours.

05/31/2026

Love to see this!

05/06/2026

On Monday, we took a trip to our shirt factory in New Jersey to visit Mitch Gambert, a third-generation owner keeping a beautiful legacy alive.

We talked about what it really takes to run a family factory today. He’s watched "Made in America" go from being the everyday standard to an endangered species.

We talked about the challenges of overseas competition, but also a much quieter, deeper hurdle: finding and preserving a trained, skilled labor force.
But the absolute best part of our day? Sitting down with the garment workers. ❤️

We asked about their journeys, and the stories they shared blew us away. Some of these incredible artisans have been at their sewing machines for over 30 years.

Through different owners, different presidents, and countless economic ups and downs, they stayed. Day after day, using their hands and their hearts to make clothing right here in America.

🇺🇸 What "Made in USA" actually means:

When you buy a shirt made in America, you aren't just buying fashion. You are making a choice that ripples outward:

• Keeping it local: Your money stays in the community, funding local schools, roads, and municipal services.

• Supporting families: You’re helping put food on the table, funding birthday gifts, and providing stability for real people when times get tough.

• Preserving a craft: You're honoring decades of hard-earned skill that we cannot afford to lose.
Clothing is so much more than what we wear. It’s the lives of the people who make it.

We captured some incredibly moving moments from our visit, and we can't wait to share the footage with you soon. Stay tuned! 📽️✨

04/21/2026

Step inside American tailoring our factory in Rochester, NY and discover the story behind custom clothing made in America. This blog explores expert tailors, sewing, and craftsmanship, highlighting why slow fashion, American garment workers, and locally made clothing create lasting value beyond fast fashion.

I Made Your Clothing

03/17/2026

A beautiful bit of timing. ☘️

Today, on St. Patrick’s Day, this striking green pinstripe from Ariston arrived in the studio, destined to become a pair of custom ladies’ trousers.

What makes it even better is what it’s being paired with: an off-white bamboo jacket we’re currently crafting alongside it. The contrast between the soft natural tone of the bamboo and the rich, confident green of this cloth is going to be something special.

This is the part of custom clothing people rarely see, the quiet moment when fabrics arrive, possibilities open up, and a garment begins its story long before the first stitch is made.

Every piece starts like this. A fabric. An idea. And the promise of something built just for you.

Wear your story.