Welcome to the Garment District!

Fabrics, buttons, buckles, zippers, and headless mannequins cover shops top to bottom. Dozens of women crouch over their sewing machines as the buzz of the machines and sharp snip of scissors fill the room. People rush in and out of buildings focused on finding their supplies, making deals, and working the business. Welcome to the Garment District of New York City.

It is quite amazing the amount of work that goes into every garment and accessory created. My first day experiencing the garment district involved tagging along stopping at several shops each with a vast assortment of items and skills, dropping off patterns and fabrics for the swimwear line, going to the workshop where the hats are molded, and eventually making our way back to Bond St where the final touches, details, and trim are put on every hat. 
The time, energy, people, creativity, skillsets, and craftsmanship it takes to create a single item is incredible and the result is a one of a kind piece that looks great!