When Morris and Sam Schmalberg entered the flower business in 1916, the New York City Garment District produced most women’s and children’s fashion apparel in the United States. By the 1940s, dozens of “flower guys” were manufacturing fabric flowers. Today, M&S Schmalberg is the last of its kind in America. M&S Schmalberg survives as a domestic factory in a world dominated by imported goods. They have evolved to focus on specialty custom fabric flower projects for couture fashion designers, milliners, and costume designers. See every step of the vintage flower making process; from fabric cutting to flower assembly.
When Morris and Sam Schmalberg entered the flower business in 1916, the New York City Garment District produced most women’s and children’s fashion apparel in the United States. By the 1940s, dozens of “flower guys” were manufacturing fabric flowers. Today, M&S Schmalberg is the last of its kind in America.
M&S Schmalberg survives as a domestic factory in a world dominated by imported goods. They have evolved to focus on specialty custom fabric flower projects for couture fashion designers, milliners, and costume designers. See every step of the vintage flower making process; from fabric cutting to flower assembly.
Factory Friday Series This program is offered during OHNY Weekend as a part of Factory Friday, a series spotlighting makers and manufacturers to give New Yorkers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at local production. Factory Friday is presented in partnership with Made in NYC.
242 W. 36th Street 7th Floor
New York, NY 10018
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Lower East Side , Manhattan
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