Introducing, the new collab tee from Manufacture New York x Brooklyn Royalty! These lovely,100% recycled Made In USA tees from our friends at SustainU are handprinted locally in Brooklyn, NY.
100% of the proceeds goes to the Manufacture NY Build Out Fund, so you are literally raising the roof on our domestic fashion revolution in NYC! Available in Ladies or Mens, buy 1 for yourself (or your favorite maker!) today.
Ships Priority Mail via USPS, turnaround is 3-5 business days.
Written & Photographed by Bryce Payne
Last night at the Nanette Lepore Showroom, the Manufacture New York team took a moment to enjoy the fruits of their labor. The Made in NYC launch party was a bustling scene of laughter and shared success as partygoers celebrated the new face of manufacturing. The evening was all about showcasing the best of what New York manufacturing has to offer, starting with the unveiling of the new Made in NYC hang tags, designed by Manufacture NY founder Bob Bland, and the newly designed Made in NYC website.
These premium vinyl sticker hangtags are available in two colorways, and add value to any product by clearly identifying it as “MADE IN NYC”. A project of the Pratt Center for Community Development, Made In NYC is the only platform connecting designers, manufacturers, and consumers. They work to promote manufacturing in NYC to create a more equitable, sustainable, and economically diverse city. Manufacture NY is proud to partner on the pilot program of the new hangtag, available to all 100+ of our participating designers.
The Nanette Lepore showroom was the perfect venue for the event. The room shone as white as the hangtags and Apple computers that headlined the party. Guests were treated to a smorgasbord of tasty Hors d'oeuvres served by Saucy by Nature, which paired wonderfully with Brooklyn Brewery brews, fizzy drinks made with P&H Soda Co. syrups, and a lovely assortment of wines from Red Hook Winery. Then of course, dessert was served. Macaron Paris delivered an elegant pyramid of delicate macarons that were clearly to the taste of New York manufacturing's movers and shakers.
It was great to spend the evening with such a wonderful cast of players. The room echoed with the voices of New York's best in manufacturing and design, along with the influencers who help to make it all possible; and boy did they all look great! Bob had a blast catching up with some of her favorite faces in the New York scene, and I think everyone could agree on the fact that Nanette Lepore shined with as much luminescence as her showroom (we couldn't resist snapping pictures of her shoes. They were awesome!).
All in all, the night served as a lovely reminder of the enduring strength of New York manufacturing. Anyone who doubts the vitality of the industry really just needs to spend an evening with these powerhouse forces.
Here are some of our friends that made the party such a thrilling success:
Nanette Leopore (Host + NYC Designer)
Adam Friedman (Pratt Center Director)
Yeohlee Teng (NYC Designer)
Josh Eichen (Made in NYC)
Brad Lander (NYC Councilman)
Miquela Craytor (NYCEDC)
James Belzer (Make It In Manhattan)
Michelle Vale (NYC Designer)
Mitria Di Giacomo (Fashion Group International)
Anthony & Celeste Lilore (NYC Designers)
Tara St James (NYC Designer)
Carrie Parry (NYC Designer)
Erica Wolf (Save The Garment Center)
Juliette Donatelli (Spades & Silk blog)
...and so many more!
We need an experienced, upbeat & prompt NYC professional to serve as the executive assistant to the Director of Manufacture New York. Our company is a startup fashion incubator, so experience working with startups in the fashion or tech industry is desirable. We are also in the middle of a fundraising campaign, so any applicable experience to funding startups or campaigning is also highly desirable.
Availability: Full-time for the next 2 weeks, and then at least 30 hours subsequently. Must be available to start immediately!
Basic responsibilities:
-Coordinate Director's daily calendar and schedule reminders of all meetings, phone call and deadlines on Google Calendar
-Confirm all dates, times and locations for meetings or phone calls via email with all participants
-Take notes at meetings & during phone calls, organize "next steps" and daily action items via email
-Reply to Director's email correspondence as needed and initiate any follow-up correspondence after meetings
-Coordinate with other support staff & team members- including press coordinator, designer liaison, marketing & PR teams, architect, legal & accounting
-Organize online files as needed
-Social media experience is strongly preferred
Experience Level: Entry level, college degree preferred but 3-4 years comparable work experience is totally fine
Compensation: $450/week
Location: Red Hook, Brooklyn
Know anyone who fits the bill and is currently looking for work? Perhaps its YOU? Email a resume/CV to Bob at bob@manufactureny.org and let's start talking. This is a great opportunity to join a passionate team + get in on the ground level of a movement to transform the fashion industry.
On Saturday, December 8, 2012, Manufacture NY in collaboration with online retailer LOVE US, will hold a one day pop-up shop featuring clothing, accessories and jewelry exclusively by American Made, NY based designers.
Featured Designers:
8020 Neckwear www.etsy.com/shop/8020
Iqtest www.iqtest-nyc.com
Bweela Steptoe www.bweelasteptoe.com
Malca BK www.malcabk.com
Nathalie Kraynina Collection www.Nathaliekraynina.com
The Gift Shop by Osa www.tgsbyosa.com
Eki's Famous LLC www.ekisfamous.com
Silk and Cyanide www.silkandcyanide.com
Andrea Diodati www.electriclovelight.com
Apartment 4B by Kaci Head www.apartment4b.com
Tilly and William www.TILLYandWILLIAM.com
Frankie Faden
Love US x Frank Ryan Armstrong www.loveusshop.com
Gina Schiappacasse www.ginaschiappacasse.com
Brooklyn Royalty www.brooklynroyalty.com
MAD Soap www.madsoap.com
Gina Tron www.ginatron.tumblr.com
The shop will run from from noon until 6 pm at The End Music and creative space in Greenpoint, Brooklyn (13 Greenpoint Avenue, G Train at Greenpoint Avenue).
In addition to the physical store, Manufacture New York will launch an online pop-up shop hosted by LOVE US, a resource and store catering exclusively to American made products and designs. Shoppers can access the store at www.LoveUsShop.com to view and purchase items.
100% of the profits from this shop will benefit the independent designers involved along with Manufacture NY. Manufacture NY is a fashion incubator upstart that is geared toward reviving the fashion manufacturing industry in New York City, while also empowering and enabling independent designers. Both Manufacture NY and LOVE US believe in the quality and sustainability of American Made designs and have come together to support this industry.
What: Manufacture NY x LOVE US Pop Up Shop
When: Saturday, December 8th from NOON until 6 pm
Where: The End NYC, 13 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn
G train @ Greenpoint Avenue
Website: http://www.manufactureny.org
Online Store Launching in December at WWW.LOVEUSSHOP.COM.
Manufacture New York will celebrate the incredible resilience and strength of our local community in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. We will be holding a recovery benefit for the hard-hit Red Hook area of Brooklyn. Join the local designers of Manufacture New York (www.manufactureny.org) in a silent auction benefit for Red Hook Initiative (www.rhicenter.org) of one-of-kind designs, made here in NYC. Also, you can find out more about the Manufacture NY movement, and how to help us bring back local apparel manufacturing jobs and resources to NY. Together, we can thrive and create an innovative, community-driven incubator/factory hybrid for the new generation of fashion professionals.
Admittance will be free, with a variety of ways to give including silent auction bidding, purchasing benefit tees + totes (supplied by Brooklyn Royalty) and cash/credit card donations will also be accepted. Silent Auction features Nathalie Kraynina, Brooklyn Royalty, Apartment 4B, E. Kammeyer Jewelry, 80/20 Jewelry, Planet Ert, Module R, Bushwick Country Club, Malca BK, Megan Sullivan and more will be in attendance.
What: Hurricane Sandy Recovery Benefit Party & Silent Auction
When: Thursday, November 15th 7:30-10:30pm
Where: 61 Local, 61 Bergen St, Brooklyn (F/G Bergen Stop)
Website: http://www.manufactureny.org
Details: 100% of the proceeds from the silent auction to benefit Red Hook Initiative (www.rhicenter.org). Benefit tees proceeds go to Restore Red Hook (http://restoreredhook.org). Open to the public, and silent auction will run from 8pm-9pm, with winners announced at 10pm. You do not have to be present to place a winning bid.
Participating
Designers:
Nathalie Kraynina
(http://www.nathaliekraynina.com), Brooklyn
Royalty (http://www.brooklynroyalty.com), Apartment 4B (http://www.apartment4b.com/store), E. Kammeyer Accessories (http://www.ekammeyer.com) and more to be announced!
The shortest, up-to-date cheatsheet for how to help with Sandy Recovery in Red Hook this weekend (via RHI):
1) Donate supplies:
Flashlights, candles, batteries (C and D are best), paper towels, paper products, toiletries, new blankets, diapers
Deliver these to: Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 98 Richards Street/ Verona St. entrance, 10am - 5pm Sat and Sun
Heavy Duty cleaning supplies: rags, gloves, trash bags, masks, mops, buckets, bleach, brooms, dehumidifiers, generators, pumps
Deliver these to: 402 Van Brunt Street, 10am - 5pm Sat and Sun
2) Donate food:
If you'd like to donate ready-to-serve meals,
Deliver to: Red Hook Initiative, 767 Hicks Street 10am - 6:30pm (close at 8pm)
If you'd like to donate canned goods/ non-perisable items,
Deliver to: Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 98 Richards Street, Red Hook 10am - 5pm Sat & Sun
3) Donate time:
If you would like to donate your time as a volunteer, go to Volunteer Headquarters: 402 Van Brunt Street, 10am - 5pm Sat and Sun. You will be given a volunteer assignment. We will need people to clean up and do physical labor as well as distributing food, bringing meals to elderly, etc.
4) Donate money:
Waking up on Tuesday morning in Carroll Gardens, Hurricane Sandy's impact seem to have been minimal- internet gone, some flickering lights, and pretty scary wind. Brave local coffee shops like Maybelle's and Brooklyn Farmacy opened their doors to a grateful rush of cooped-up Brooklynites, comparing storm damage while musing when MTA transit would be restored.
That was our reality. Yet just three blocks away, beyond the evacuation zone, Red Hook was underwater. Our neighbors have been working tirelessly for 5 days, and still no power, no heat, no water and a lengthy, expensive cleanup/recovery effort ahead for small businesses & families. On Tuesday night at Jalopy Music Theatre, the saloon was packed with men & women like Richard, who has lived in Red Hook practically his entire life and is now scrambling for warm food and a power outlet. Their basement apartment is completely flooded, and there isn't even enough gasoline left to power the generators that would pump out the water. They will be displaced for weeks or months, and may lose all of their possessions to water damage and mold.
I've never been more proud to be a New Yorker, and to witness the resilience of my neighbors this week, but personal fortitude is not enough. We must come together as a community for the long haul- here and in The Rockaways, Breezy Point, Queens; Long Island, Hoboken, Lower Manhattan, Staten Island and so many other neighborhoods. There is no quick fix and practically everyone is affected.
My family is lucky (and grateful) to have hot showers and Internet...thankfully, our entire team has checked in during the week and everyone is safe. Overcoming limited transit options and increasingly poor cell phone service to make up an entire lost week of fundraising isn’t practical, and quite frankly, our hearts + minds are elsewhere when there are people with such an immediate need. So effective today, we will suspend our Kickstarter campaign so that everyone can focus on volunteering, raising funds to help those devastated by Hurricane Sandy, and restoring our homes.
Manufacture New York is much bigger than one fundraising campaign and we will not stop our momentum in reaching out to designers, local boutiques, city and state officials, and bringing people together in a coalition to create this dream of a centralized fashion district that is affordable and accessible to all. We will start fresh with our Kickstarter campaign after the holidays, and have received the full support of their team in this move forward.
There are many exciting developments in Manufacture New York on the horizon, including a designer meetup next Thursday at Brooklyn Fashion League, a Hurricane Sandy Relief Fundraiser on November 15th and a series of outreach events & pop-up shops throughout November and December. This weekend, please consider volunteering or donating to people in your community still rebuilding from the storm:
https://lowereastside.recovers.org/
https://www.facebook.com/OccupySandyReliefNyc
https://www.wepay.com/donations/occupy-sandy-cleanup-volunteers
Thanks,
Bob Bland
Director, Manufacture New York
Thanks to Alan Ng of Dynotex Factory for taking the time to share his expertise on running a an apparel manufacturing factory in Brooklyn. Watch for his interview in Williamsburg Fashion Weekend magazine, coming out this holiday season! Enjoy these behind-the-scenes pics, and take a look at our Kickstarter project today- we need your help.
