Shop the Garment District

New York City garment district tours and maps for people who love to design, sew, and create. Sharing stories to inspire your own creations.

Thursday, August 3, 2023

The tours were so much fun!

 See Instagram for details, but... in the meantime, here's some eye-candy...


There's so much more to see...







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Organizations concerned for the Garment District's future

  • The Fashion Center
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  • Garment Industry Development Corp.

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