Broadway & Seventh Avenue at 39th Street in New York City
Photo credit Flickr: WallyG
Vintage Fashion Lovers and History Buffs:
This One's For You
On Monday night, October 19, HBO will debut the documentary Schmatta: Rags to Riches to Rags a fascinating look at the history of New York City's Garment District.
According to Abby Gardner, author of an article posted in Fashionista, the garment district was once a major force in the city’s economy “but that has become less and less as the years go by.” The numbers depict the major changes over the course of the last 40 years. “In the mid-60s 95% of American clothing was made in the US. By 1985, it was 70% and now it’s only about 5%.”
While the hustle and bustle of NYC fashion design houses and showrooms are becoming extinct, this documentary offers a inside view of the garment center in its heyday.
Along with the documentary, a Save the Garment Center rally is planned for Wednesday October 21st at 12 noon at 39th Street & 7th Avenue at the Button & Needle Statue. (See Flickr photos above.)
Just about everyone should enjoy this "fashionating" piece on American history. Take a look at the clip on You Tube for a preview of the educational documentary which airs at 9pm Eastern on Monday night.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sd83tV1O9g
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