In my ongoing series of pointing consumers toward local companies for the holidays, I wanted to mention C.L.E. Clothing Company….
Not to be confused with the Cleveland Clothing Company, which I have done, the C.L.E. Clothing Company creates Cleveland themed t-shirts that show off your civic pride. Hand silk screened on American made t-shirts, they feature unique designs that reflect some of Cleveland’s greatest assets. They have the sports themed shirts that are unique enough to be a true must have for your sports fan on the list. There is a nod to Cleveland’s great past as well, with tees that mention the Jake, Elliot Ness and the Coliseum. I love the vintage styles as well as the trendy styles. For the true Christmas holiday Cleveland gift, get yourself a leg lamp tee. You can have that leg lamp without having to put your family through the trauma of having the leg in the window. Visit their site to see all the designs, but if you are anywhere near the Southpark Mall, they have a holiday store. You can pick out just what you want and have it in your hot little hands right away…. why wander the rest of the mall at all? Hopefully after the holidays, I can get an interview with them. But in the meantime, know that any of these shirts makes a great Cleveland statement!
If you are not a mall person, try checking out the Last Minute Market this weekend. Hosted this Saturday, December 19, 2009 10:00am – 6:00pm at {The Screw Factory} The Lake Erie Building at Templar Industrial Park at 13000 Athens in Lakewood, OH
Together with our friends, I Made It! Markets and The Screw Factory Artists, Cleveland Handmade is once again enabling and encouraging holiday shopping procrastination. We’re giving Cleveland another great chance to shop locally and buy handmade from a delightful variety of local and regional artists and craftspeople. The Last Minute Market will feature more than 60 sellers of handmade goods. In addition, artists whose studios are located in the building will open their doors for a peek inside their workspaces.
This is a great way to finish off all your holiday shopping by supporting local companies.
