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New York City is one of the fashion capitals of the world. Manhattan is home to many leading American houses such as DKNY and Ralph Lauren, as well as retail sources for up-and-coming lines like Alice & Olivia and Sass & Bide. The Garment District, located in Midtown Manhattan, includes more than 5,000 businesses and 450 designers.FashionCenter.com: About the Fashion Center This diverse locale is home to a wide range of stores including Henri Bendel's, Reminiscence, Prada, Andy's Chee-pee's, and Patricia Field.
Stylish in New York City
- Tailored trench coats
- Black clothing
- Ethnic style
- Super-high heeled shoes
- Designer accessories combined with thrift finds
- Retro influences
- Eye-catching hats
- Avant-garde design attributes
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Host to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
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Has several top design colleges
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Shopping districts include Soho, East Village, and Upper West Side
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Eclectic and varied in style
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Clothing cost - $1 to $5,000+
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Known for sample sales of designer goods
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Influenced by international cultural costume
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Illustrated by cable hit Sex and the City
