Fashion Walk of Fame
New York has been the undisputed center of American fashion since the mid-19th Century when the development of mass-production led to growth of the apparel trades. The birth of the Fashion District, also known as the Garment Center, occurred in the 1920s, when a large group of garment manufactures relocated to Seventh Avenue. New loft space was developed especially to accommodate “modern” manufacturing and to satisfy labor’s demands for safer working conditions. By 1931, this District has the largest concentration of apparel manufactures in the world and since then has been home to the greatest names in American design.
A project of The Fashion Center Business Improvement District
Established 1999
Erected 1999 by Fashion Center Business Improvement District.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 40° 45.26′ N, 73° 59.292′ W. Marker was in Manhattan
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Knickerbocker Hotel (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Amsterdam Theatre (about 700 feet away); The Garment District Mural (about 800 feet away); The Empire Theater (approx. 0.2 miles away); Andrada (approx. 0.2 miles away); Benito Juarez (approx. 0.2 miles away); Byrant Park Studios (approx. 0.2 miles away); Medal of Honor Recipients (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
More about this marker. This marker, and all other markers in the series, are currently (July 2020) missing. A 2019 posting on the Garment District Alliance website says “The Walk of Fame has been removed for redesign”.
Regarding Fashion Walk of Fame. "The garment industry, like Wall Street and the media business, has been central to the growth and development of New York City’s economy and identity. At one time, nearly a third of the adult workforce toiled in the garment trade, making it the city’s largest business. From roots on the Lower East Side, manufacturers spread
(Submitted on July 2, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Also see . . . Garment District, Manhattan. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on July 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 2,192 times since then and 198 times this year. Last updated on October 27, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. Photos: 1. submitted on July 2, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2. submitted on August 11, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 2, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
