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The Garment District

On the way from Hells Kitchen to the subway, we stumbled upon a few blocks in the Garment District.  The streets narrowed, and were cast in shadow from the skyscrapers, providing the flat light you love for skin tones, but not for capturing bolts of gorgeous fabric. I hope you can imagine them in technicolor, spilling all over the cramped shop interiors and amazingly dressed windows.

October 2008

New York City

 

 

 

 

 

for Annelies    Coz i Know she digs it

 

TGIF
COMMENTS
Sirnicolay said at 3:51 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
These do remind me of Annelies... this tabblo is as vibrant as she is. :) Wonderful TGIF tabblo, Pamsie. :)
Leftofcenter said at 4:00 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Thanks, James. THANKS KEENER. I can see at least ONE photo I know was for me. TOWANDA!!! so colorful, so vibrant (yes, thx again James) the green and pink dresses in the window, the mannequins, super duper cool. TGIF!!
Robya said at 4:00 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
So Fun to See the Fabric. I love Fabric and the Designs they make for it. Thank You for sharing!~Robbi
Wildthing said at 4:55 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Yo, PK. Love that first pic of the woman lost in a sea of color. She looks confused, with too much choice laid out before her. Better too much choice, though, than just Henry Ford's black Model T. I think that color subconsciously affects our mood, lifting or depressing our outlook. Great set.
Tishfish said at 7:09 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
All that lovely material. Everything you'd ever need. Great shots ! !
OscarDaniel said at 7:13 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Great colors Pam! love all the pictures.
Moabjeeper said at 7:52 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
PK,
This is a bang up job, the perspectives are great.
A city that has everything and more.
bob
Ericf said at 8:18 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
James said it best when he referred to this tabblo as "Vibrant." Great work!
PhotoPop said at 8:28 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Looks like someone spilled a tray full of paint on to a swirling room The woman in the first pic looks like part of the shop, camouflaged by the colorful fabrics. Living colors in the shadow of skyscrapers, nicely done.
Pachito said at 8:52 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
This is NYC??? Fabrics paradise. Cool!!!
Tunderke said at 8:55 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Very colourfull, takes a brave person to photoshoot the store. So u are a window shoper. We got u!
kiss and love allways.
Andre. said at 8:57 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
NYC-4-ever!
Saulblum said at 8:57 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Congrats on ToD! Yep, NY's always full of surprises.
Hhwind said at 8:59 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Wow too many choices, so many colours, great shots Congrats on TOD
Leftofcenter said at 9:01 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
TOD!!! wasaaabiii!
Lifequest22 said at 9:24 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Lost in a sea of bright colors and bold patterns. Another segment of life living in NYC. Like how you open with the woman swallowed by all the colors and end with her as she appears to be trying to make her way out. And TOD--Killer.
Eduardo.affonso said at 9:54 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Looks like I'm in India, Turkey, Morocco... Which one is the best: first or last photo? I'll never get to know... Both you and NY are full of surprises.
Pkeener said at 9:59 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
oH my gosh! Stayed up late making this and just woke up to my TOD! wow. This is quite a surprise. TGIF!!
First, I hope you guys check out the link up there. The Garment District has a rich history.

Thanks guys! Need some coffe before I can catch up on all your great comments...
Chilla said at 10:28 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Pam, what a lovely, vibrant TOD. What a wonderful place for a wander!
Pkeener said at 10:28 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Edu! you crack me up. I just loved how the woman and her hat just fit right into the sea of bolts. And like Linda said, there was a suble difference in both shots, so I had to include them both.
Thank you Teo
Saul, I am sure you have been there and done it, it was hard to really get good shots, as Tunde pointed out, for fear of being questioned, or chased off. Im not sure how I could have prepared for better exposure, I tweaked it up on a few of the shots, but I am not a Photoshop layeering kinda girl. This made me think abou tit, though!
ANdre, you need to meet me there on top of the Empire State Building, but be very careful of the Taxis as you are crossing the street!
Thank you Pachito, yes, it is the center of the Industry for the USA!
Hey Bob, I think your sweet fisheye might have put to good use!
Mike a little color therapy never hurt anybody!
Oscar, thank you for your comment and Noreen, it is amazing. We were drooling over the exquisite fabrics, laden with sequins and hand stitched designs...
James, it goes beyond vibrancy for Leftie, she just seems to get me and when I took those shots last fall, I knew I had one in the bag for her.
Robbi are you in the industry? It is a true art form to design textiles.
Ira said at 11:06 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Perfect absence of crisis. Prosperity both variety of colours and paints.
Hathor said at 11:13 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Oohhhh I really love the vibrant colours in this tabblo. You can just feel the atmosphere. Rgs. Theresa
PhotoPop said at 11:29 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Hey, congrats on TOD, must have happen after I posted a comment.
Appropos said at 11:40 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
it still turned out very colourful.. reminds me when i was a little boy when i went out shopping with my mum she would be dragging to these type of shops and i'd end sulking the whole trip :) congrats for being the TOD
AdSR said at 11:49 a.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
OMG, it's full of fabric :)
Hollyridger said at 12:06 p.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Flat light or not, this is a wonderful tabblo. I LOVE the last shot or do I prefer the first shot - both excellent!
Umauma said at 12:26 p.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Congrats Pam...what fun! All those colors..you've really done NYC proud...Great series..
Wlk68 said at 12:36 p.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
So many beautiful fabrics. It makes me wish that I could sew! It also makes me think of one of my favorite shows: Project Runway. Congrats on Tod! :-)
Bravemoonbearer said at 1:45 p.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
So many beautiful colors and patterns to choose from,ahh what's a gal going to do? I wish I could sew but I have no talent there.Congrats on TOD.
Pkeener said at 2:22 p.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Wendy, not unlike your beautiful glass!
I can sew, but I am not sure i could even begin to do it with this fabric! I would feel like the lady in the window
Sandy, thanks, gorl. Karen and i were drooling and oohing and awwwing.
Michele, I just Love NYC. Camera or not
Noreen ;))
Arthur, yes it is...
Farid, you would fit right in wth your Tie Dye creations. Sulking or not, I kno wyou must have absorbed so many good things from shopping with mum
Hey John, thank you for coming back.
Theresa, welcome and thank you! yes, it's about feeling the atmosphere, as well. NYC is an all sensory place.
Ira, yes! absolutely. :))
Candlepower said at 4:52 p.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Color,Texture and oh so beautiful! Congratulations on TOD!
Bethe27 said at 5:48 p.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Oh WOW!! I can feel the fabrics and smell them and WOW!!! :-)
SnowWhite said at 6:03 p.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Excellent , congrats on TOD. An explosion of vibrant colour and textures :)
EMA said at 7:30 p.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
I'm sorry I always come late! I love this colourful tabblo! In NY you can find everything, don't you? Amazing! I love this fabric stores. They have so many wonderful colours and paterns! Congratulations on the TOD!
Abking said at 7:53 p.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
I've got empathy for the woman in first and last shot. Feast for the eyes altogether, but how do you pick a single fabric out of the sea of color?
Cowgirl said at 8:20 p.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Wow ....... My Mother would have gone nuts..... She loved fabric and loved to sew... What colors. and all that texture... Congrads on T.O.D.
Pkeener said at 9:00 p.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Hey Pat, thank you!
Bethe, yes! very stimulating
Lorraine, thank you
Edite, you are NEVER too late to come to my Tabblos. You can find everything there, I imagine
Allan, I couldn't begin to pick. One of each!
Hey Bobbie! Somehow, I can imagine your mom right at home here, on her way to the Village!
Ejmccartin said at 9:36 p.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
congrats on TOD! this is one of my favorite parts of town, went to school right around the corner from there. you got great shots. beautiful.
Pkeener said at 9:55 p.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
No kidding, Elizabeth?? wow. how cool was that?
Spilly0901 said at 10:27 p.m. on Apr 17, 2009:
Congrat's Pam on TOD. Love the colors! I think my fav is #5.
WEIMAR said at 3:38 a.m. on Apr 18, 2009:
I mean, the first!!!!!! and #10 and an third one give an big imagination.
Great!!
Wildthing said at 7:48 a.m. on Apr 18, 2009:
Back to congrat. Great TOD, PK.
Chaitiamma said at 10:11 a.m. on Apr 18, 2009:
Looks like Little India in our city. Congrats on TOD !!!
Pkeener said at 10:14 a.m. on Apr 18, 2009:
Heidie, Funny you mentioned 10. it's the only one I cropped, but I liked the blue scaffolding next to the store
Thank you Gayle!
Mikey, you are so sweet, thank you
David, the fabrics are so diverse and could be from any country.
Lageho said at 12:17 p.m. on Apr 18, 2009:
Great work. A nice tabblo
21-gramm said at 12:27 p.m. on Apr 18, 2009:
I thought, Pamsie, how many textile! We can do a lot of beautiful curtains of them to hide the imperfections of the world in their own perfection!
Zippywinds said at 12:49 p.m. on Apr 18, 2009:
stunning and very rich in textures, character, and colors. your view of nyc is spot on. i have enjoyed nyc series thoroughly. i'm still trying to figure out when i'm going to nyc this year. wonderful work :)
Nina1960 said at 5:58 p.m. on Apr 18, 2009:
Pam, I looked your pictures with the slideshow and they are so so ..how do I say it STUNNING...they are all great ... my favorites are 4 and 12 ...congrats with TOD:))
Snooway said at 1:11 a.m. on Apr 19, 2009:
I remember this place, I was very taken in by all the different colors and textures. Congrats on TOD!
Krisu said at 9:33 a.m. on Apr 19, 2009:
Great tabblo AND you made a TOD !!!
Noe said at 1:48 a.m. on Apr 20, 2009:
Fantastic captures Pam, as always... I think I will walk downtown and take some shots this week, you inspire me that with your photos... very cool tabblo!! :o)
Pkeener said at 9:12 a.m. on Apr 20, 2009:
Cool, Noe! I hope you do and i can't wait to see them.
Thank you Kris
Marian, So great of you to view in slideshow! I forget about that cool function. thank you!
Zip, I am glad you like these. I hope you make it back, and man, do I wish I could.
Hi Sue. Yes, its like a treasure chest in every window
DenZen, I like your analogy.
Thank you , Lars
StacyCK said at 12:25 p.m. on Apr 20, 2009:
Wonderful shots, Pam. Such beautiful fabrics and glorious colors. I would be in heaven there. One of these days I would love to go to the garment district, and browse the treasures. :)
Pkeener said at 12:47 p.m. on Apr 20, 2009:
Hey Stacy! so good to hear from you. NYC is amazing and I really want to go back and spend more time, shopping! Gorget about the camers for a few hours!
Siagian said at 4:53 p.m. on Apr 20, 2009:
a pretty amazing array of fabrics with all kinds of textures, colors and prints! nice catch Pam!
Akeke said at 4:49 a.m. on Apr 21, 2009:
:-)
Bxrgirl27 said at 6:47 p.m. on Apr 22, 2009:
A designers dream walk!
Mariusblack said at 1:36 a.m. on Apr 23, 2009:
pammie! i missed this as TOD. was prolly busy that time. garments districts are real treasure troves of great shots. the colors, geometry, and of course the people. congrats on TOD, sis! =)
Jackhonest said at 1:12 p.m. on Apr 23, 2009:
Nice enterpreneur in hot place! As Che put it, I envoy you who live near the heart of evil :)
Debdog said at 3:52 p.m. on Apr 23, 2009:
:) it's YOU!!!!!!!!! belated TOD congrats
Karsten said at 10:43 p.m. on Apr 23, 2009:
well this is a surprise - don´t seem to be NY..haha..great shots pam and congrats on ToD - late but from all my Heart! Just love it!!!
HtD said at 3:44 p.m. on Apr 25, 2009:
Sorry for mine late reaction. This is a wonderful colorful tabblo.
NeusinhaGedoz said at 12:40 p.m. on Apr 28, 2009:
Beautiful tabblo. Congratulations!
Pkeener said at 3:51 p.m. on Apr 28, 2009:
tank you! I love making these NYC tabblos, and love that you all make such great comments. Jack, great quote from Che.
Karsten, and Henk you are never to late to view my tabblos. Nor are you, lil bro.
Grumpybachelor said at 5:55 p.m. on May 6, 2009:
NYC IS full of surprises. This is quintessential NYC, the hustle and bustle and people making a living however they can. I lived there for 26 years and never got to see it all. Garment district was one of my favorites. That and the East Village.
Pkeener said at 6:37 p.m. on May 6, 2009:
Hey George! Thank you so much for the comment! I love to hear from native New Yorkers or people that live there. It was my first visit and I fell in love! I wish i had been able to do a better job in the district.
Gerardfotografeert said at 6:10 p.m. on May 12, 2009:
Not only NYC is full of surprices. It is you that made these awesome tabblos Pam. Again a wonderfull and interesting tabblo. Very colorful and sparkling. Well done.
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