May 27th, 2016
The Garment District (also known as the Garment Center, the Fashion District, or the Fashion Center) is a Manhattan neighborhood comprised…
November 28th, 2015
I’ve been designing Tabii Just for about a year and half. When I first launched my line, finding a factory was one of my biggest…
November 13th, 2015
This week, the Maker’s Row team ventured out to Body Dimensions, a manufacturer of personal care products in the Bronx. We encountered a…
June 28th, 2015
In the late 1950s, three New York designers combined their fashion design know-how to…
June 13th, 2015
Northside Innovation Expo gave attendees hailing from around the world a taste of…
May 14th, 2015
One year ago, I shared some lessons I learned while going from design to sample. In this article, I want to take it a step further and…
May 7th, 2015
Earlier this month, The Great Discontent, a quarterly magazine focused on creators, and…
January 23rd, 2015
Before I launched my collection I had no idea how jewelry was actually made. I thought a jeweler’s bench was something that you sat on, Hephaestus-style, and the process was some shiny mystical…
March 14th, 2014
Paul is located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard and has been there for the last 12 years. He’s the owner of Made by Wood, a one man shop that crafts both individual pieces and larger…
February 20th, 2014
This week we visited an amazing jewelry manufacturer in the flower district of Chelsea, NYC. Christine McPartland has set up her…
January 24th, 2014
We took a visit to learn about M&S Schmalberg, a custom fabric flower manufacturer in the heart of the NYC garment district and what an incredible story they had to share. Started by Morris and…
January 16th, 2014
Makins Hats has been around for over 40 years, but at the end of 2013 it almost closed for good. Marsha Akins opened Makins Hats in 1974, handmaking the first ever Makins hats in her…
December 6th, 2013
There’s nothing quite like New York City during the holidays. Between the decorations, lights, and festive spirit, it is a magical place to be. It is also one of the busiest times of the year,…
August 12th, 2013
We had a great time visiting Michelle Vale’s handbag factory! The NYC factory was clean, organized and had a great vibe. Everyone who worked there was a pleasure to meet, and nothing is…
July 26th, 2013
It comes as no surprise that the cost of doing business in New York City is extremely expensive, especially for small business owners. In…
June 3rd, 2013
Alex Bell, a lawyer, and Shira Entis, a fashion designer, met in college at Brown University. Ten years after graduation, while both working full time jobs in the New York City, the two decided to…
March 23rd, 2013
If you are a NYC fashion designer who is determined to master running a fashion business, then apply to Design for Entrepreneurs NYC! Design Entrepreneurs NYC is great opportunity to learn the skills…
November 16th, 2012
Some of my favorite gifts I’ve received are unique items that you can’t find at big box department stores. One of the perks of living in NYC is being able to find a huge selection…
October 16th, 2012
Located in Manhattan, Universal Elliot manufactures gorgeous belts for both established designers and start-up fashion lines. They help…