Rep. Maloney, IMG and NYC designers kick off Fashion Week, celebrate economic benefits of NYC’s fashion industry

https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-maloney-img-and-nyc-designers-kick-off-fashion-week-celebrate

MADE in NYC designers commit to local manufacturing of high quality, high value products. The program encourages consumers to be knowledgeable about where their clothing comes from and the social, environmental and economic benefits of purchasing clothing that is manufactured in NYC. By purchasing clothing that’s made here in NYC, consumers support a vibrant manufacturing sector that directly benefits New Yorkers and employs about 180,000 people. 10 MADE in NYC designers were in attendance: Shahla Karimi, Samantha Leibowitz, b michael AMERICA, Noorism, Leota, HANIA by Anya Cole, Simone Tobias, Carol Hannah LLC, Catbird, and Michele Benjamin.