NYC Showroom Launch

GARMENT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LAUNCHES SHOWROOM NY FAMED DESIGNER NICOLE MILLER AND NYS ASSEMBLY SPEAKER SHELDON SILVER HONORED AT “FASHION BEHIND THE SEAMS”, SPONSORED BY BELVEDERE VODKA AND CHANDON WINES. New York, NY--(November 19, 2007) — The Garment Industry Development Corporation (GIDC) today announces the grand opening of Showroom NY, located at 202 W. 40th St.(between 7th & 8th aves.) in New York City’s fashion district. On Tuesday, December 11th, the ribbon cutting ceremony and press conference will commence promptly at 6:00 p.m. followed by a post reception from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the elegant Prince George Ballroom (15 E. 27th St. between 5th & Madison Aves.). The “Fashion Behind the Seams” reception, which will be attended by top fashion and beauty luminaries, top retailers, and celebrities, will honor veteran fashion designer Nicole Miller and New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver for their tremendous contributions and support of GIDC’s mission. Fashion Behind the Seams is proudly sponsored by Belvedere Vodka and Chandon Wines. GIDC has an exciting mission -- to strengthen the local apparel industry and help maintain New York City’s position as a global fashion capital. Over the last two decades, GIDC has become the place where design meets production, linking designers, labels, retailers and the City’s high quality manufacturers. Since its inception, GIDC has evolved into a multi-tiered service organization providing sourcing and marketing functions, young designer support, training and technical assistance, buyer referrals, and job development to New York apparel manufacturers and workers. GIDC has assisted hundreds of emerging designers through their Young Designer Program as well as apparel firms and designers like the Gap, Alice Roi, David Rodriguez, and the Limited, and has trained thousands of New York garment workers. GIDC was founded in a spirit of industry-wide cooperation as a partnership between government, business, and labor. From the beginning, GIDC’s Board of Directors has attracted vital New York City union, academic, government, and business leaders, including now Mayor Michael Bloomberg. GIDC’s Board of Directors include: Bruce Raynor and Edgar Romney– UNITE HERE!, Steven E. Thomas – National Association of Blouse Manufacturers, Elie Tahari, Thomas Murry – Calvin Klein, Bud Konheim – Nicole Miller, Arnold Delin – Atlantic Apparel Contractors Association, Adam Harris – Affiliated Dress Manufacturers, Charles Wang – Greater Blouse, Skirt & Undergarment Association and Paul Lau – Sportswear Apparel Association, Inc. To arrange an interview with GIDC’s Acting Executive Director Fatiah Hosein, please contact Spencer Casseus at (646) 382-9586 / Email: spencer@casseuscommunications.com For more information on GIDC, please log on to www.gidc.org