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NYC manufacturer and product dev. specialists providing designers+brands w/the resources & expertise to streamline their sample-to-production process.
Agnes Denes, Wheatfield—A Confrontation, 1982. P Agnes Denes, Wheatfield—A Confrontation, 1982. Photo by John McGrall. #911memorial #inmemoriam #iloveny
Happy Labor Day! In 1937 the International Ladies Happy Labor Day! In 1937 the International Ladies Garment Workers Union put on a satirical Broadway review called “Pins and Needles.” The cast were nonprofessional actors from the union. Because of their factory jobs, participants could rehearse only at night and on weekends, and initial performances were presented only on Friday and Saturday nights. The original cast was made up of cutters, basters, and sewing machine operators. Pins and Needles looked at current events from a pro-union standpoint. It was a "lighthearted look at young workers in a changing society in the middle of America's most politically engaged city." Skits spoofed everything from Fascist European dictators to bigots in the Daughters of the American Revolution. Word-of-mouth was so enthusiastically positive that the cast abandoned their day jobs and the production expanded to a full performance schedule of eight shows per week. New songs and skits were introduced every few months to keep the show topical. According to John Kenrick, Pins and Needles "is the only hit ever produced by a labor union, and the only time when a group of unknown non-professionals brought a successful musical to Broadway."
As featured in @wwd on 9/1/20: “Belstaff, the Br As featured in @wwd on 9/1/20: “Belstaff, the British luxury brand, has returned to New York City with a new 2,000-square-foot store at 62 Gansevoort Street featuring a workshop concept and a focus on makers and creators within the local community.” ...including shops like @thefactory8 in the #garmentdistrictnyc! It was a pleasure to work on this jacket and we love the concept, vision, and energy @belstaff + creators like @godmothernycinc are bringing to this project! ✨✨✨
We’re still here! Up to our same old high-qualit We’re still here! Up to our same old high-quality garment development and production tricks as per usual. Viva New York! #garmentdistrictnyc #madeinnewyork #madeinnyc #iloveny
Luxury Japanese denim made in NYC with care, just Luxury Japanese denim made in NYC with care, just in time for fall! 🍂 #Repost @345.am with @make_repost ・・・ Fade Japanese Denim Jacket - A piece that will never leave your closet. // Drops 9.1.20
We love these #madeinnyc quilt jackets by @elizabe We love these #madeinnyc quilt jackets by @elizabethgreen.nyc 🙌🏽🔷🟪🟡🔸🔴 #Repost @elizabethgreen.nyc with @make_repost ・・・ A few new colors going up on the site today ✨ . . . . . . . #repurposed #quilting #quilt #sustainable #sustainablefashion #sustainableliving #smallbusinessowner #smallbatch #handmade
Imagine the fabric yield consumption on these guys Imagine the fabric yield consumption on these guys!! Also, the size of the table needed for cutting...probably one skirt panel is the length of some entire garment markers! @maisonvalentino Fall 2020 Couture 🦢 #pierpaolopiccioli #maisonvalentino #hautecouture #altamoda #stunning
Wow! ...Our sentiments as well... #Repost @garment Wow! ...Our sentiments as well... #Repost @garmentdistrictnyc with @make_repost ・・・ Two shots of 6th Avenue, a few short months apart. We're not where we were before the pandemic, but a lot more life is back in our city and our neighborhood. 1st 📷 by @diversitypics #GarmentDistrict
If you haven’t already, check out the @industrie If you haven’t already, check out the @industrieafrica account for a wide selection of young African designers like the amazing @awameitedesign below! #Repost @industrieafrica with @make_repost ・・・ Malian designer @awameitedesign may be a new kid on the block—she made her debut at @lagosfashionweekofficial in 2019—but she’s gaining quick acclaim with her directional, textile-driven ready-to-wear and accessories label. At the heart of the brand is an eco-conscious mission, and a dedication to preserving local craftsmanship: many of her pieces pay homage to the historical work and legacies of artists, artisans and designers who all hailed from Mali—including photographer #MalickSadibé and fashion designer #ChrisSeydou (the one-time assistant to #YvesSaintLaurent, known for his distinctive miniskirts made using mud-dyed cloth). Shop a selection of Meité’s timeless creations on #IndustrieAfrica, paired here with @lozamaleombho heels and @sidaidesigns jewelry. 📸: @ulrichknoblauch_
Big mood. Salvador Dali painting while swimming in Big mood. Salvador Dali painting while swimming in Venice, Italy, 1947. Stay cool and creative out there everyone! 🔥🌞🔥
How cool is this piece?! #fiberart details for day How cool is this piece?! #fiberart details for days....swipe through for full image #Repost @yinspiritualcenter with @make_repost ・・・ An amazing piece by Julia Ferring in the shop! “How to paint a cloud”. This hand dyed, hand painted, quilted, embroidered and beaded piece is 16” x 20” x 1.5” and is mounted and ready to hang on your wall. Swipe for detail. $475 + we ship! 🖼 Open today at 12 come peruse all the beautiful things...#fiberartist #textileart #textileartist
Since so much interest was generated from our last Since so much interest was generated from our last post on the importance of allocating a separate development process for plus size fashion apart from “straight” sized fashion, we’re following up today with a little bit of insight as to why brands often don’t do this. Our link in bio re-directs to an article at Fashion United a couple years ago which discusses the importance of the plus-size market and the hurdles brands face in creating them successfully. As per usual,it comes down to cost, not only in separate development time, but also larger materials yields. However, If brands want to truly have successful plus-size business they should be averaging their plus-size + straight-size cost together so everyone pays the same. Inertia is once again the byproduct of fast fashion and anything done well, especially if it’s new territory, will take time and money. What are your thoughts on how to best approach this fast-growing segment of the industry?
Sometimes it’s easier to comprehend things visua Sometimes it’s easier to comprehend things visually than intellectually. Here this image perfectly demonstrates why it’s so important that plus size development has its own dedicated fit model and process. Simply grading up an average base-size Pattern will result in a wonky plus-size fit as you can see from these two dress forms. #plussizefashion #fashiondevelopment #patternmaker #fashionfit #perfectfit image by: @shilobyrdstudio
Check out the @fitzmuseum_uk for originals and mor Check out the @fitzmuseum_uk for originals and more fun mask depictions on great masterpieces. It’s fun to imagine how the mask would play into the fashion moment of each era of these paintings.... #Repost @fitzmuseum_uk with @make_repost ・・・ #fitzvirtual #socialdistancing2020 We’ve released new additions to our cards produced in response to our new pandemic lifestyle, with our masterpieces practicing social distancing in their PPE. Scottish nobleman John Douglas (1662 – 1711) played a pivotal role in the Acts of Union 1707, which brought together Scotland and England under the name of Great Britain. This grand depiction of the Duke in military attire was painted by Swedish artist Carl Boit, known for his portraits of European aristocracy. Our Director @lukesyson said, ‘’Over the last few weeks, things we took for granted have become precious. One of those is humour, that sometimes feels in short supply. These doctored versions of some of the Fitz’s great masterpieces wittily reimagine their protagonists as living at this moment.’’ Shop your favourites, 👆🖼 link in bio. #pandemic2020😷 #socialdistancing #socialdistancingnotsocialisolation #fitzwilliammuseum #cambridge #cambridgeuniversity #covid19 #arthelps
Remember when we took public transport? Upcycled Remember when we took public transport? Upcycled couture by @sevali_ a Paris based label that creates unique pieces from vintage and found objects. Photo from @sevali_ #subway #publictransport #parismetro #metro #upcycled #ulcycledfashion #reducereuserecycle #frenchdesigner #frenchdesign
This project is titled “Mother Earth” and is t This project is titled “Mother Earth” and is the work of Galla Grotto. What a beautiful exploration of the intricacies of quilting and textile art....this piece could be gazed upon for hours!
Happy Birthday to Frida Kahlo! Born on this day in Happy Birthday to Frida Kahlo! Born on this day in 1907 — Mexico’s most prolific and well-known female artist and one of the greatest visual icons, both in art and in fashion, of the 20th century. . . #fridakahlo #art #photography #fashionicon #femaleartist
It’s officially tunic season! Time to find your It’s officially tunic season! Time to find your favorite tunic, and never take it off (until September at least). We found ours! #madeinnyc #madeinusa #Repost @thesaltingnyc with @make_repost ・・・ @goop SALTED • our water washed linen ticking stripe tunic • yes please • available now at goop.com • #getsalted
💥 Icon 💎 #Repost @financialtimesfashion with 💥 Icon 💎 #Repost @financialtimesfashion with @make_repost ・・・ “I don’t like the idea of jewellery as something very precious, for me it’s tribal.“ Designer and fashion legend @michelelamy_ spoke to @carolajlong for Art of Fashion on the power of what we wear on our hands and how they say more about us than we might think... @carolajlong also spoke with @design.by.samuelross, @nramsaylevi, Veronica @etro and @_charlesjeffrey to discover their favourite - and most personal - jewellery 🤚 💍 Click the link in bio now, or pick up your free Art of Fashion inside this weekend’s newspaper 🗞 📸 Taken at home for the FT by @michelelamy_ . . . . . . . #hands #rings #bangles #accessories #luxury #ftfashion #style #fashion #trend #shopping #jewellery #jewlery #weekend #sunday #artoffashion
Happy Pride!! 🌈💜❤️💛💚💙🌈 May e Happy Pride!! 🌈💜❤️💛💚💙🌈 May every day be as love-infused as this one! What a gift to celebrate today after all we’ve been through this year collectively. Here’s to greater understanding, more love, and lots of fun!! 🥳✨
We are so excited to be re-opening and get back to We are so excited to be re-opening and get back to work with you all! Please note our new building safety protocols and hours of operation during Phase 1 below: Factory8 Phase 1 hours: Tuesday - Thursday by appointment. At this time, for any meetings or consultations we recommend scheduling virtually if possible.  We are able to zoom, facetime, or simply conference call at your convenience.  Please reach out to Anya directly to schedule at ‪anya@thefactory8.com‬. The following procedures will be in place at our building, and will remain in place until this crisis has passed: Enhanced Cleaning Protocol • Common area cleaning and disinfection of non-porous surfaces with CDC – listed products • Special attention to high-touch surfaces, such as doors, concierge desk, elevator call buttons, elevator floor buttons, elevator interiors and common area bathrooms • Hand-sanitizing stations at the building entrances Building Maintenance & Security Personnel • Building Team will continue to wear protective face masks throughout their shift, and wear protective gloves when necessary  Building Access Procedures • Anyone entering the building MUST wear a face mask or covering.  This requirement is consistent with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.17 which requires the use of a mask in public when social distancing is not possible • Signage posting in the Building Lobby act as a reminder on mask use and social distancing • Floor graphics in the Building Lobby is also a reminder to encourage social distancing • Stanchions will be in place to separate incoming tenants and guests from those who are leaving the building. Additionally, temperature scanners have been arranged to be installed by the lobby entrance and and everyone is encouraged to check their temperature before heading to the elevators.  Again, please make sure to wear protective masks when entering and leaving our building. ✨We look forward to working with you again soon! ☀️
Yes!! What a great assortment—click through orig Yes!! What a great assortment—click through original post to see entire list: #Repost @cfda with @make_repost ・・・ Many Black businesses within the fashion space are independently owned and deserve more attention from the fashion community – especially now, during the COVID-19 pandemic when so many fashion labels face the risk of not surviving the crisis. From @HouseofAama to @FeNoel, find independent Black-owned businesses to check out - and shop! - in our link in bio.
Exciting, breaking news! #Repost @jamespscully wit Exciting, breaking news! #Repost @jamespscully with @make_repost ・・・ And in some fantastic news today Harpers Bazaar names it’s first editor in chief of color @samiranasr who I had the pleasure of working with her first time around. In a time when it’s hard to muster any enthusiasm for Fashion I don’t know a person who’s passion for this business is as boundless as hers. I can not wait to see her create a Bazaar for these times and push it towards a new future. My heart overflows with excitement for you ❤️
Suddenly summer!! Love the crisp styling and warm Suddenly summer!! Love the crisp styling and warm colors in this editorial....#fashionstyle #fashionphotography #editorial #menswear #menstyle 📸 by @braylendion
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