fashion
local silk sources
When I write “local”, I mean Manhattan or New York City, and when I say “sources”, I really mean importers. I don’t believe anybody is actually weaving silk here in the city! To clarify even further, this list would be for small (even start-up) companies who are looking for ultra-low minimums, local vendors [...]
how to get your hands on a dress form, new or used
If you want to drape, you need a dress form, period. There is no way around it. As professional dress forms are quite expensive, you may want to try alternatives — but I wouldn’t recommend it. I personally have tried most of them, and they are no substitute for the real deal. [...]
upcoming designers - this is for you! (and for those looking for unique designs)
So you’ve followed your inspiration, picked out colors, scoured manhattan (and abroad) for the best fabric and trims, and designed your line. You’ve figured out how to make your samples (more posts on that later), and need an outlet to show them to the world.
In Manhattan there are currently a handful of [...]
can we SAVE the GARMENT CENTER?
Last year an important new group established themselves in Manhattan, with the lofty goal of saving our garment district. I tried to sign up as a volunteer during the February shows, but I couldn’t make the times available (there were only a few shows left by the time I heard about them). [...]
the fashion center Info Kiosk
“The Fashion Center” not only produces the singular district map, but it also runs the famous Information Kiosk (with the gigantic button and needle on top) on the corner of 39th and 7th Avenue. It’s hours are short (M-F 10am-4pm only), so make sure to plan ahead. They kindly give out valuable garment district sourcing [...]
THE fashion center map
better than Google, a map that is made specifically for the fashion district! (manhattan only)
