When Robby Kedra started selling hand-knit alpaca pieces out of a pop-up table at Chester County craft markets, the goal was simple: bring a genuinely sustainable, well-made alternative to fast fashion. We never set out chasing press — but it's been a real honor to see that story picked up by local and regional outlets along the way.
Here's where you may have seen us, and a bit about each one.
Philadelphia Magazine: Best of Philly® 2025
In 2025, Allen Paca Knitwear was named a Best of Philly® winner in the Socks and Hats category by Philadelphia Magazine — one of the most recognized local awards in the region, and a genuine milestone for a small, West Chester-based brand.
VISTA Today: 2025 NextGen Superstars
Founder Robby Kedra was named a 2025 NextGen Superstar by VISTA Today, which covers business and community news across Chester County and the greater Philadelphia suburbs. The feature dug into how he balances running Allen Paca with his day-to-day work as a Certified Financial Planner — and why sustainability and community are non-negotiable parts of how the brand operates.
PHL17: Positively Philly
Our Eco-Alpaca Quarter-Zip was featured on PHL17's Positively Philly segment, which highlights good-news stories and local makers from around the Philadelphia region.
Why This Matters to Us
We're a small team based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and every one of these features has come from people in our own community — Chester County, the Main Line, and Greater Philadelphia — taking a chance on a local brand. That's the whole point of quiet luxury done right: quality and craftsmanship that speaks for itself, recognized by the people closest to home first.
You can find the full list any time on our Press & Recognition page, and see where we're popping up next on our Pop-Up Schedule.
FAQ
Where is Allen Paca Knitwear based?
West Chester, Pennsylvania, in Chester County — we sell online and at pop-up markets across the Philadelphia suburbs.
What was Allen Paca recognized for in Best of Philly?
Philadelphia Magazine named Allen Paca Knitwear a Best of Philly® 2025 winner in the Socks and Hats category.
Who founded Allen Paca Knitwear?
Robby Kedra, a West Chester resident, founded Allen Paca after discovering handmade alpaca knitwear while traveling in South America.
Has Allen Paca been on TV?
Yes — our Eco-Alpaca Quarter-Zip was featured on PHL17's Positively Philly segment.
Shop the collection: Alpaca Socks · The Alpaca Beanie · Eco-Alpaca Quarter-Zip