Explore how your favorite clothing and shoe brands are actually made. From denim and jackets to sneakers and boots, we trace the factories, countries, and parent companies behind the apparel you wear every day.
Air Jordans are made by Jordan Brand, a wholly owned Nike subsidiary, through contracted factories primarily in Vietnam, China, and Indonesia. Jordan Brand was created in 1984 around Michael Jordan’s Nike deal and now operates as a multi-billion dollar semi-autonomous brand within Nike.
Gucci products are made by Guccio Gucci S.p.A., an Italian luxury fashion house owned by French conglomerate Kering Group. Gucci manufactures its leather goods and accessories primarily in Florence and Scandicci, Tuscany, Italy.
American Eagle jeans are made by American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., a publicly traded American apparel retailer headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing through contracted factories primarily in Vietnam, China, and Cambodia. AEO also owns the Aerie brand.
Amazon Basics batteries are manufactured by FDK Corporation, a Japanese battery maker now owned by Taiwan’s SILITECH Technology, with production in Indonesia, China, and Vietnam. Here is the full story for 2026.