While so many brands, big and small, choose to do their production overseas, over here at Ace the Moon, we take pride in producing the vast majority of our products in Los Angeles. Because of the fact that we work with local makers and craftsman, we are able to take on a hands-on approach, and ensure that every product we make is of the highest quality.
Los Angeles continues to be a mecca for all things fashion and apparel manufacturing. You can drive around areas the size of Manhattan, that are filled with apparel-related businesses such as print shops, garment dye houses, cut & sew factories and the like. At the same time, the apparel industry in Los Angeles is a small and scaling even smaller community (unfortunately). In an ever-growing world of mass produced products made overseas, we feel it's important to keep this industry alive in America and Los Angeles specifically.
Here are our picks for some really cool clothing coming out of Los Angeles and our great state of California!
1. Big Bud Press
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2. PerfectWhiteTee
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3. Sydney Los Angeles
Made in LA. Worn Everywhere.
From our iconic Classic Tee to refined everyday essentials, we are here for women who want sophisticated simplicity, premium quality, and a little LA cool in every outfit.
Ace the Moon's Pick: The Classic Tee

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4. Mollusk Surf Shop
- Surf culture meets art and music.
- Small-batch feel.
- Excellent benchmark for lifestyle storytelling.
Ace the Moon's Pick: The Hemp Ringer Tee

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5. Ace the Moon
Vintage inspired tennis brand, producing high quality and small batch goods in Los Angeles.
Ace the Moon's Pick: The V-Neck Pullover Sweater

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6. Mokuyobi
Mokuyobi is a Los Angeles-based contemporary brand blending nostalgic influences with modern design. From texture-centric and print-forward fabrics to sculptural, functional bags, we prioritize usability and comfort. Made ethically and locally in small batches for women who value color, craft, and live with intention.

Ace the Moon's Pick: The Neon Seas Flyer Backpack
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7. Jungmaven
Best For:
- Hemp-based apparel.
- Many garments cut and sewn in Los Angeles.
- Strong sustainability story.
- Cult following rather than mass-market appeal.
Ace the Moon's Pick: The Jung Tee

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8. Laurel Canyon Tennis Club
Best For: Vintage California tennis culture
Made In: Los Angeles-inspired independent tennis brand
If tennis had a Laurel Canyon folk-rock era, this might be the uniform.
Laurel Canyon Tennis Club brings together retro California tennis aesthetics, understated graphics, and a laid-back lifestyle sensibility that feels rooted somewhere between public park tennis and 1970s West Coast nostalgia.
Rather than leaning overly polished or country-club traditional, the brand feels personal, creative, and quietly cool — exactly the kind of label that earns “Where’d you get that?” questions.
For fans of vintage sport style, indie tennis brands, and sun-faded California graphics, this is one worth following.
Ace the Moon's Pick: 1972 Unisexy Tennis Shorts in Black

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Why “Made in Los Angeles” Matters More Than Ever
Los Angeles remains one of the last true apparel manufacturing hubs in America.
That means:
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Smaller-batch production
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Higher quality control
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Faster product experimentation
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Closer founder involvement
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More original storytelling
For shoppers, that often translates into clothing with more personality — less trend-chasing, more intention.
And maybe that’s exactly why brands like Ace the Moon, Common Courtesy, and Big Bud Press feel especially relevant right now: they know exactly who they are.
Final Serve: One Last Ace the Moon Pick
If you're trying Ace the Moon for the first time, start with the Tennis Body Shop Tee.
Equal parts vintage auto-shop graphic, tennis humor, and Southern California personality, it’s the kind of shirt someone inevitably asks about after a match.



