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This tiny section of New York City features an extraordinary concentration of industry, enticing fashion savvy travelers with lush textiles and designer showrooms. Anchored by the Jacob Javits center on the extreme west, and the Empire State Building on the east, the Manhattan Garment District is no longer the textile-manufacturing capital of the country, yet it reigns supreme as the nations center for designers, showrooms and couture houses. From the fantastic architecture of the Empire State Building, to the luxurious outfits of the 7th on Sixth Fashion Week celebration, the Garment District is sure to have something for everyone, regardless of their shopping style! Fierce fashion extends from 6th Avenue to 9th Avenue, and from the Fashion Institute of Technology on 17th Street to Bryant Park on 40th Street, so be sure to stop by during your upcoming New York City luxury car rental vacation. Famous fashion houses and designer labels are currently housed in this trendy neighborhood, so get ready to shop your socks off during your upcoming Big Apple business trip!

Located in West Midtown, the Garment District (also commonly referred to as the New York Fashion District) is home to a variety of exciting tourist attractions, including numerous sculptures and banners. One of the areas most important attractions is located at the corner of 39th Street and 7th Avenue and is known as The Fashion Center Information Kiosk. This easy to located building (just look for the giant button sculpture!), is the first all inclusive Garment District information center equipped with industry related resources, services and event news. Geared towards both fashion professionals and luxury car rental travelers, The Fashion Center Information Kiosk is an integral part of the community and well worth a visit. Housed inside a unique Claes Oldenburg-inspired structure, The Fashion Center Information Kiosk features the worlds largest button, which is affixed to the buildings roof via a giant 31-foot long steel needle. Designed by Pentagram Architectural Services, The Fashion Center Information Kiosk was awarded the Art Commission Award for Public Architecture in 1995 and has continued to inspire luxury car rental travelers for the past decade. If you would like to learn more about The Fashion Center Information Kiosk please feel free to contact the Fashion Center by phone at 212-398-7943, or by emailing info@fashioncenter.com. The Fashion Center Information Kiosk is open Monday to Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Another exciting attraction in the Garment District includes the recently instituted Fashion Walk of Fame, which is located on the east side of Seventh Fashion Avenue. Dedicated to the men and women of American fashion design, the Fashion Walk of Fame features tones of noted fashion faces including designers like Betsey Johnson and Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta, Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. Each summer, the Fashion Center BID hosts a star studded induction ceremony honoring honorees and inductees, so be sure to stay tuned to the Manhattan fashion beat for upcoming information on this years recipients! Nominees are chosen by 150 industry leaders and are honored with a commemorative plaque along Manhattans Fashion Avenue.

The New York Garment District is also a great place to visit if youre looking to purchase some high quality fabrics, as it houses some of the nations top sewing boutiques and textile stores. From bridal fabrics to imported silks and satins, the Garment District is sure to have the perfect swath of cloth for practically any clothing creation! Fashion-forward luxury car rental travelers will also be interested to note that the Garment District also hosts a number of annual fashion show extravaganzas, debuting tons of exciting new collections from across the country and around the world.

If youre interested in learning more about the New York Fashion District before reserving your upcoming luxury car rental please feel free to visit The Fashion Center for Business Improvement Districts website at www.fashioncenter.com for more details. Numerous first-class hotels are also located in the Garment District, along with popular restaurants and nightclubs.

Downtown Manhattan 741 Broadway, New York, NY
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212-253-2299

Midtown Manhattan 200 E. 33rd St. New York, NY
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 212-683-7205

Westside Manhattan 229 W.60th ST. New York, NY
New York, NY 11023
Phone: 212-784-8700

LaGuardia Airport Holiday Inn 37-10 114 Street (In the lobby)
Corona NY 11368
Phone: 718-505-6969

Doubletree Newark Airport 128 Frontage Road (In the lobby)
Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-424-1000

Franklin Square, Long Island 735 Hempstead Turnpike
Franklin Square, Long Island, NY 11010
Phone: 516-481-6026