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NYC garment industry receives boost with 1.7 million dollar Local Production Fund

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), in partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), has announced the continuation of its Fashion Manufacturing Initiative (FMI) with the launch of a new Local Production Fund, backed by a combined 1.7 million dollar investment. The fund is designed to support New York...

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BKLYN Fashion Academy show to interpret American conflicts through fashion

The BKLYN Fashion Academy will host its annual student fashion show this Friday, June 24, to celebrate the culmination of the Academy’s intensive 12-week program that aims to mentor aspiring designers in both the design and business aspects of launching a brand. The program operates out of the Brooklyn Public Library and is available only to...

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Apply for the Fashion Manufacturing Initiative Grant Program

Fashion manufacturers in New York City’s five boroughs looking to grow their business should take note. The application for the sixth round of the Fashion Manufacturing Initiative (FMI) Grant Fund is now open. The FMI Grant Fund, in partnership with the New York City Economic Development Corporation, is a partially matching grant fund that...

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NYCEDC and CFDA investing 51.3 million dollars into Garment District

Today, March 24, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) will reveal their plan to invest 51.3 million dollars into the Garment District to help “help stabilize and strengthen the garment manufacturing industry in New York City.” The investment includes technology,...