# Sustainable Shoe Shops 'Made in Romans' Produces Ethically Manufactured Leather Goods for Locals By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2013-04-11 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-romans References: [madeinromans.fr](http://www.madeinromans.fr/fr/) & [archer.fr](http://www.archer.fr/) Made in Romans, a shop that produces [quality leather shoes and accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derby-hiker), is one of [Groupe Archer’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groupe-gm) efforts to keep manufacturing jobs within the country. Many larger companies tend to outsource their production department to other countries in hopes of cutting down labour costs. Although this method does decrease the cost of producing said items, it also takes away various job opportunities for unemployed individuals within the country. Groupe Archer’s Made in Romans focuses on manufacturing leather goods within France to provide jobs for those in need. Along with manufacturing shoes for other French brands, Made in Romans, which established its own successful [ethically manufactured brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supply-chain) in 2005, sells thousands of its locally made shoes a year. **Contact Information** Made in Romans [website](http://www.madeinromans.fr/fr/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ethical Manufacturing:** More companies will focus on producing ethically manufactured products to provide job opportunities for people in need. - **Local Production:** There will be a trend towards producing goods locally to support domestic job growth and reduce reliance on outsourcing. - **Sustainability in Fashion:** As customers become more conscious about their purchasing habits, there will be a demand for sustainable fashion products and production methods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Companies in the fashion industry can adopt the practice of producing ethical and sustainable products while supporting local job growth. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can explore the opportunity of producing goods locally to provide job opportunities for people in need and support domestic economies. - **Retail:** Retailers can appeal to the growing demand for sustainable and ethically manufactured products by offering more of these options in their stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Hand-Stitched Artisanal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals-1.md) - [Sustainable Dad-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-1.md) - [Robotic Knitting Factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-knitting-factory.md) - [Premium Italian Footwear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girotti.md) - [Sustainable Modular Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sneaker-1.md) - [Timeless Knit Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudana-clothing.md) - [Dynamic Vibrant Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramdane-touhami.md)