Can’t decide what to be for Halloween? Want to create something new, fabulous and different than the pre-packaged Halloween costumes? Head to the Garment District for some creative inspiration. Here are a couple of my favorite spots:
TRIMMINGS
M & J TRIMMINGS, 1008 Sixth Avenue between 37th & 38th Street
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As an inveterate lover of all things related to decorative design, I often wish that I could wave a wand, (a’la those gown-making fairies from Sleeping Beauty) and instantly create the magical confection of my dreams. Short of that fantasy, you will find all you need to go creative crazy at M&J Trimmings – my go-to incubator of imaginative ideas and execution for years. A legendary fashion industry destination and shangri la for all you fellow “DIY-ers”, this shop carries it all from ribbons, buttons, trims, rhinestones, bobbles and brilliance. With Autumn’s arrival our thoughts turn to Halloween (in other words – full blown fun, creative time). Get yourself over to this marvelous mecca. Time is a-wasting!
EAST COAST TRIMMING CORPORATION, 142 West 38th Street
Expect to be inspired by their beautiful assortment of ribbons. Go with a friend because you are going to want to have someone to point out all the eye-catching ribbons too.
PACIFIC TRIMMING, 220 West 38th Street
Appliques, ribbons, buttons, artificial flowers, sequins, feathers and things you’ve never even dreamed of.
FABRIC SHOPS
The fabric shops in the garment district are mostly on 39th and 40th Streets, between 7th and 8th Avenues. Here are a couple of my favorites for costume fabric.
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-SPANDEX HOUSE, 263 West 38th Street
This is my type of store! Everything in here stretches and they have a huge range of fabric: metallic, hologram,sequin, pleather and tons of prints.
-NY ELEGANT FABRICS, 222 West 40th Street
This labyrinth- like store is filled with an impressive range of fabrics from fake fur, printed cottons, novelty fabrics and lace. It’s well organized and swatches are available.
-AYAZMOON FABRICS, 214 West 39th Street
Beautiful saris (these also make great tablecloths) and Chinese silk brocades.
-Fabric for Less, 239 West 39th Street
Good selection of fake fur.