manhattan
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 [...]
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 [...]
