Why support local brands?

We have more and more local brands in the Czech Republic. It's great that we can get such a range of things from local creators and don't have to turn to multinational chains. Yes, we will pay a slightly higher price, but the good feeling from the purchase is priceless . I myself like to shop at small (and not only) Czech brands. Why prefer shopping with local brands? And which are my favorites?

Advantages of buying from Czech creators

• You know who you're buying from . Is it a family business, an enthusiastic designer or a mom who earns extra money for maternity leave?
• You know where your money ends up . You support the economy in our country. You support retail and small entrepreneurs. The same cannot be said about purchases in large chains.
• You receive joy, you give joy . You are excited about a beautiful thing that a Czech creator made by himself or with a small team. The seller is excited about each purchase, because it allows him to continue his beloved work.
• You know where and under what conditions the goods were made. You are not contributing to modern day slavery, child labor and exploitation of workers in third world countries. When buying from multinational chains, you can't avoid it.
• You know you can expect great customer service. Do you have questions? Do you need to make any adjustments to the product? Did something go wrong? The seller will probably be nice and quick to communicate with you. He will try to accommodate you and solve any problem to your satisfaction.

My favorite Czech brands

• Eggo - Leather handbags, backpacks and other accessories. I've been carrying their bag for years and it just keeps getting better and better.
• Playbag - Urban backpacks that are stylish and functional at the same time. I like wearing it very much and I have appreciated its waterproofness more than once.
• Tkalcovna Kubák - Woolen blankets, blankets and shawls that will keep you warm even in the dead of winter.
• Wolfkids - Beautiful and comfortable muslin dress that I fell in love with.
• Moonia - Timeless linen models that cool in summer and warm in winter. My husband and I borrow their oversized shirt :-D
• Perfumed Prague - Candles with beautiful and fresh scents.
• Petals - I can't imagine the winter season without beeswax candles.
• Oraculum - I fell for their Hedonist perfume at the first sniff.

My favorite small foreign brands

• Novesta - Sneakers from neighboring Slovakia with a long tradition and unmistakable design.
• Simply Gray - Slovak linen pieces that will last for years. My first linen dress is from them.
• not Perfect Linen - A Lithuanian brand of linen clothing that is a constant in my wardrobe.
• Hairoo - Everything fits in their Lazy bag.
• Alwero - Shaggy woolen coats from neighboring Poland.

Do you have your favorites too? Or have you never bought from a small brand before?