MAFIA: Fashion in Pursuit of the American Dream

Startup: MAFIA: Male And Female International Apparel

Founder: David N Osegueda

Launched: 10.1.13 via Kickstarter campaign

Base: Los Angeles

The fashion industry isn’t exactly known for its affordability and designer goods are a luxury the average person can’t afford.

“95 percent of the items sold in department stores are made overseas,” says David Osegueda, founder and CEO of MAFIA — Male and Female International Apparel. The reason for the overseas production is obvious: it’s expensive to manufacture clothing in the US.

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