Emmeline Edelon

“My name is Emmeline Edelon and I lead supply chain initiatives at the Council of Fashion Designers of America”

“supporting over 180,000 jobs, generating more than 11 billion in wages, and contributing 600 million in tax revenue”

“The Garment District is the home to cutters, sewers, graders, and finishers, often just blocks from designers”

“In 2018, the city made key commitments to preserve space, invest in local manufacturing, and offer tax relief”

“one honor the twenty eighte comenmitments. Two, preserve and expand access to affordable and protected production space”