After American Civil War, New York's Garment District came into use. It is located in Manhattan, between 5th Avenue and 9th Avenue from 34th to 42nd Street.
Known as the fashion centre for manufacturing and designing garments in the United States, the Garment District came about in the 20th century when law made it illegal to manufacture in residential buildings. So the manufacturers had to move to downtown Manhattan.
After the Civil War the immigrants newly arrived put their tailoring skills to good use in order to earn a living. Working from their homes some even hired others to help with the growing work loads and thereby starting small projects, which incorporated buying fabric, designing, cutting and sewing.
A change in fashion trends too occurred at this time which caused major changes in the fashion industry.
Women started wearing more dresses as opposed the earlier skirts and blouses. This was another reason that caused manufacturers to move as they needed bigger show rooms to showcase the new dresses and designs. Also they preferred to be situated close to the new department stores that were coming up. As the quality of the readymade garment increased more and more people purchased these, as opposed to stitching their clothes at home as the norm used to be.
With the development of the subway system and thanks to the Penn Station buyers from out of town were able to travel directly to the Garment District and as a result many hotels, theatres and entertainment venues came into being, as the area prospered.
Nowadays it is possible to experience the Garment District through walking tours that will give visitors a complete feel for the area.
Plus as an added bonus you will get a thorough knowledge of the area, introductions to sample sales, designer sales and so on. This is a great way to enjoy some good old fashioned shopping along with a tour. The area is still the hub of the fashion industry and as the area where fashion is created it is a must visit for all those interested in the very essence of fashion.
Of course it is not all about the fashion industry. For those who would also like to see other diverse sites can from Manhattan's Garment District visit such New York staples as the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and the Statue of Liberty to mention a very few.
The Garment District is the hub of the New York fashion industry even the exact area is quite small, one square mile or there about. It is home to a number of major fashion labels, the whole production process and caters to mostly wholesale selling. This has the perfect blend of talent and business acumen.
As it is such a popular area as are indeed most of the areas in New York, there are many hotels in the Garment District New York. Accommodation is easy to find with different types being available to suit different budgets and needs. Hotels such as Hudson Hotel, Hotel Pennsylvania, the New Yorker or the Manhattan Inn Hostel are some of the good choices to pick from and with a little time, effort and research you can find the hotel best suited for your need during your stay in the Garment District New York.
New York's Garment District - A Center of Fashion Industry