garment district
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. [...]
a work-in-progress
If you haven’t noticed, this site is spanking new! We are, however, dedicated to making it grow into a huge online resource for fashion industry professionals, first in New York City, and second worldwide. We hope that our articles will give others a hands-on review of valuable sources for their needs. Please be [...]
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 map
better than Google, a map that is made specifically for the fashion district! (manhattan only)
