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DEFY

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The company and its work

Former Chicago art director Chris Tag founded DEFY in 2008 partly to prove that compelling modern products could still be manufactured in the United States. Every DEFY bag continues to be built by hand in Chicago.

Made-in-USA scope: Made in USA
Founded: 2008
Manufacturing: Chicago, Illinois