This summer brings a new program to the Garment Center called, Sidewalk Catwalk. Over 30 mannequins will be displayed between 34th Street and Times Square, dressed by various local fashion designers. The last few summers both Times Square to our north, and Herald Square to our south, have gotten make-overs becoming more pedestrian friendly with tables, chairs, planters, and all sorts of perks to appeal to both midtown workers and tourists alike. However, as we’ve mentioned before our neighborhood, directly between these two hot-spots, has been overlooked but that will not be the case for 2010.
Many top designers will be included in this project like, Donna Karan, Michael Kors, John Bartlett, Tommy Hillfiger, Carmen Marc Valvo, and Diane Von Furstenberg. One of many challenges these designers face, will be in using materials suitable for outdoor durability. We are excited to see how the final project turns out, and have not doubt there will be loads of innovative pieces. Another exciting aspect to the project is that besides established designers, students from both Parsons and FIT will have a chance to contribute their designs!
Bravo to the Fashion Center Business Improvement District for producing the event, as well as, to Macy’s and the NY Times for their sponsorship. For those of you not working in the Garment District, make sure to stop by and check out the Sidewalk Catwalk on display from June 24th to Sept 3rd.
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