One shop in a fading industry has feathered the storm. When Dersh Feather first opened in 1918, there were five prominent plume businesses in NYC’s Garment District — but these birds of a feather didn’t get to flock together forever. Now, more than a century later, the West 37th Street staple is the last of … Read more
This once-popular Big Apple industry may be wilting, but one business is still blooming. Over a century ago, a bustling Midtown neighborhood was home to an abundance of textile manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers — including dozens of artificial flower makers. “The Garment District was thriving, it was alive — hundreds of thousands of people here manufacturing … Read more
Fleur du Mal lingerie has been worn as outerwear by celebrities including Anne Hathaway, Sienna Miller and Kendall Jenner. The brand has gained prominence for its satin and French lace bras, slinky slip dresses and bodysuits, as well as loungewear. Beyond the lace, though, lies the challenge of keeping a fashion line buzzy and relevant … Read more