10 American Made Denim Brands That Aren't Owned by Glenn Beck

So Glenn Beck has a denim line. It's called 1791, a year that actually predates the invention of the blue jean (that was 1890—when Levi Strauss designated his denim "waist overalls" with the number 501) by about a hundred years. However, it is the year the Bill of Rights was ratified into the Constitution, so there's that.

In any case, last year Glenn Beck denounced Levi's on his blog for using revolutionary imagery to sell their products.

“I am turning my red tabs in. I will not wear a pair of Levi’s,” he said.

Of course, his solution was to start his own denim line, made in the USA from Cone Mills Denim. Because no one on the planet has made jeans in the United States. Ever. Not even Levi's, who certainly don't have a Made in the USA collection.

Besides, Glenn Beck is all about the working man. The one who builds things with his hands—like rockets, at least that's what the ad for his jeans would have you believe.

But seriously. US-made denim is not a new thing. And there are so many other, independent companies that have been doing it much better, with a deeper passion to craftsmanship, fit, and materials than Glenn Beck could ever muster. Instead of him, support these 10 American Made Denim Brands That Aren't Owned by Glenn Beck.

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[via Glenn Beck]

Made in: New York City

For everyone who thinks "they don't make 'em like they used to," Left Field NYC designer Christian McCann strives to do just that. It worked back then, and it still works today, at least, that's how he sees it. Thankfully, while the manufacturing and materials haven't been compromised, McCann at least updates the fit of his products to modern tastes.

Made in: San Francisco

San Francisco brand Tellason is the brainchild of longtime friends Tony Patella and Pete Searson, who cut their teeth in the apparel industry for 20 years. To complement their denim, they also make equally hardy chore jackets.

Made in: Blacksburg, Virginia

Named after her father and great grandfather, Blacksburg, Virginia's Ashley James has been handcrafting jeans from rare, deadstock denim under this label. The results are truly one-of-a-kind jeans that'll get more character with each wear.

Made in: New York City

A New York City staple, these guys have been cranking out custom jeans in the Meatpacking DIstrict for years, as well as maintaining their own line of sturdy, in-house goods proudly made in NY.

Made in: Raleigh, North Carolina

What started out as a denim brand has evolved into a full lifestyle collection, even showing stuff at New York Fashion Week. What hasn't changed is the brand's dedication to American production and the heritage of North Carolinian textile manufacturing. Jeans are made on vintage machines at Cone Mills' White Oak plant—ensuring a fabric that's way above the denim quality of whatever Glenn Beck's using.

Made in: Los Angeles

The 3sixteen guys actually go through the trouble of making their own fabric, which sets their stuff apart from their competitors. Currently worth checking out are their overdyed shadow selvedge and "double black" denim. They've also got a pretty sweet partnership with denim shop Self Edge, and know a thing or two about restoring old jeans.

Made in: Nashville, Tennessee

Making their wares in Nashville, Tennessee, husband and wife Matt and Carrie Eddmenson refurbished an old-time gas station into a veritable mecca for denimheads. Serving as a workshop, office, and store, you can also purchase their stuff online if you can't make it all the way to Nashville.

Made in: Los Angeles

Based in Los Angeles, Rogue Territory not only makes some sturdy denim, but have also produced rad collaborations, like its recent camo collab with Richmond retailer Need Supply Co.

Made in: Kansas City, Kansas

Based in Kansas City, Baldwin combines custom hardware with carefully-picked Japanese fabrics. Their recent foray into washed denim is also worth checking out, for people who don't wanna wait to break in their jeans.

Made in: Los Angeles

With roots that go as far back as 1895, The Stronghold is the original Los Angeles denim brand. Although the original manufacturer closed up shop in 1949, it was revived in 2004 by Michael Paradise and Michael Cassell, who had a strong passion for making sure they got it right. You'll find reproductions of tried-and-true classics, with an eye towards authenticity rather than trends. Skinny jeans? Yeah right.