New York City hotels, new york city motels, new york city restaurants, best in each category, nightlife, history, statisitics, facts, maps and more from insiders, for insiders and visitors.
New York City Garment District

The Heart of New York City's Fashion Industry

For more than a century, Manhattan's Garment District has been a center of fashion, creativity, and craftsmanship. Generations of designers, manufacturers, and skilled workers helped establish New York City as one of the world's leading fashion capitals.

Today, the neighborhood continues to offer fabric stores, sewing supplies, fashion showrooms, and specialized businesses serving designers, professionals, and visitors.

Explore the district's fascinating history, discover its businesses, and learn about the people and traditions that shaped New York City's fashion industry.


Explore New York City's Garment District

From legendary fashion houses to neighborhood fabric shops, discover the people, businesses, and traditions that make Manhattan's Garment District an important part of New York City's creative economy.

01 / FASHION

Fashion Designers & Showrooms

Discover the designers, fashion studios, wholesale showrooms, and creative businesses associated with New York's fashion industry.

Explore Fashion Designers & Showrooms →
02 / HISTORY

Fashion Industry History

Explore the growth of the garment trade, historic factories, immigrant workers, and the neighborhood's lasting influence on American fashion.

Explore Fashion Industry History →
03 / TEXTILES

Fabric & Textile Stores

Learn about the district's fabric retailers, textile suppliers, specialty materials, and resources for sewing and fashion projects.

Explore Fabric & Textile Stores →
04 / PRODUCTION

Garment Manufacturing

Discover pattern making, cutting, sewing, sample production, and the skilled trades involved in manufacturing clothing.

Explore Garment Manufacturing →
05 / SUPPLIES

Sewing Supplies & Notions

Explore the tools and materials used by fashion professionals and hobbyists, including buttons, zippers, trims, thread, and patterns.

Explore Sewing Supplies & Notions →
06 / VISITING

Shopping & Visitor Guide

Plan a visit to the Garment District with information about shopping, notable landmarks, public art, and neighborhood attractions.

Explore Shopping & Visitor Guide →
Discover More: Explore NYC Extra's six Garment District guides covering fashion designers, industry history, fabric stores, manufacturing, sewing supplies, and visitor attractions.

Visiting New York City's Garment District

Where Is It?

The Garment District is located in Midtown Manhattan, centered around Seventh Avenue and the streets surrounding Pennsylvania Station and Times Square.

What to Explore

Discover fabric and trim stores, fashion showrooms, sewing supply businesses, historic buildings, and the famous Button and Needle sculpture.

Getting There

The neighborhood is accessible by subway, bus, and commuter rail. Nearby transportation hubs include Penn Station and the Times Square subway complex.

NYC Extra celebrates the creativity, craftsmanship, and history that make the Garment District an important part of New York City.