LALA PHILANTHROPHY: Anna Sui Saves the Garment Center

Fashion industry veteran, Anna Sui is standing up to say enough is enough with the quickly downward spiraling New York City Garment District. For decades, the Garment District in midtown has been the heart and soul of the fashion industry in New York. From trims, fabrics, fashion houses, producers, manufacturers, showrooms and factories, the Garment Center has kept New York fashion thriving. Now the Garment Center is rapidly diminishing, leaving big and small businesses alike out of working space that they can call home. Since the New York Times building was erected, rent in the area is now on average $75 per square foot. High rent prices will force businesses out leaving 500 people without jobs within the next 3 years. Anna Sui has partnered up with many big names to bring us the “Save the Garment” T-Shirt, to raise awareness about the issue at hand. With every purchase at Deborah Marquit, you will receive this lovely tee. Treat your self to some gorgeous lingerie and support a cause at the same time. Deborah Marquit is located at 158 W. 15th Street 212.478.3092.
Find out more about the Save the Garment Center Campaign at savethegarmentcenter.com. Picture above is the S/S 09 Collection from Anna Sui.

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