Since 1952, Rosen & Chadick Fabrics has been a customer service favorite of designers, fashion students and home sewing enthusiasts alike.[Note: Please visit my web site Shop the Garment District for the most up-to-date information about fabric and trim shopping in the Garment District.]
Rosen & Chadick Fabrics is the rare garment district store that manages to do two things at once: Sell top-quality fabrics while providing top-notch customer service. I'm placing the emphasis on customer service here because that's a quality shoppers have reported lacking at some of the other well-known garment district stores.
I got a warm welcome from David Chadick when I walked into his store on a recent Saturday. When I told him I was in the market for interlinings for a coat I was making, he knew right away what I needed and pulled out several bolts for me. (Asking about interlinings at another popular fabric store in the area got me nothing but blank looks.) I saw David give the same level of customer service to other shoppers in the store—and this was before I told him I write a blog about stores in the garment district!
I found scrumptious high-end fabrics of all kinds in this bright, well-lit store that overlooks the garment district: silks, cottons, wools, shirtings, necktie silk twills, laces, velvets, brocades and more. I fell in love with silk charmeuse chain prints created just for Rosen & Chadick in several colorways. The windowsill on the second floor that faces W. 40th Street is lined with bright cotton prints—something you tend not to see so much of in the garment district. While I was there a woman was picking out cotton prints for a quilt she was making. (Note to all you Francophiles: They have a very fun Eiffel Tower cotton toile that would make great accent pillows or photo album covers.)
Will you be jumping for joy over the bargains you found at Rosen & Chadick? Nope. Their prices are what you would expect for fabrics of this quality. I paid $32.95USD per yard for a silk twill print. But the blouse I made out of that silk twill turned out great—every time I wear it I say to myself it was worth every penny and then some.
That's David Chadick on the right helping a customer. He wants you to know that he's usually dressed in a suit, but it was a Saturday when I snapped this photo.
Loads and loads of fabric to choose from, but it's just the right amount. You can shop here without going into shock from fabric overload.
Making a bridal gown in the future? Look at all this exquisite lace.
Colorful cotton prints line the windowsill that overlooks W. 40th Street.
These silk charmeuse prints were created exclusively for Rosen & Chadick.
Rows and rows of silk prints. I think I spent 45 minutes here trying to decide which one I wanted to take home most—tough because I wanted them all!Rosen & Chadick Fabrics
561 Seventh Avenue (west side of 7th, enter on 40th)
2nd floor and 3rd floor
New York, NY 10018
212-869-0142
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30-5:45; Sat 9:00-4:30
14 comments:
I love Rosen & Chadick. Both David and Ellen (Rosen) are great. The customer service is top notch.
Wow, wow, wow. Looks like a great place to shop!
This is such a lovely series. I have shopped in most of the stores you've reviewed, but I haven't made it into Rosen and Chaddick since they moved.
It looks like a lovely, airy store. So much nicer than the old one.
I have shopped at Rosen & Chaddick a few times and each time it was a wonderful experience. If you are looking for something special, you should be able to find it there. I agree that their customer service is the best.
Wow, I am so envious of your shopping options! The rows of silk prints made me drool...
I agree, R and C has the most beautiful fabrics and top flight customer service. Visits to the garment district are rare, and usually an overnight stay for me. Once, on a Staturday I ordered something David had to ship from his warehouse and I had the package in hand in Boston on Monday.
Ann_B
I love Rosen & Chadick too! David Rosen is very gracious and the fabrics are wonderful.
I did some major damage in Rosen & Chadick's about 3 years ago at PR Weekend...David was awesome and I was lucky enough to have Ann beside me. I'd go back there in a heartbeat.
You are so blessed to live close to so many fabric sources. Thanks for sharing.
I didn't think to drag DD to this store when we were there in April. I'm certain the perfect silk print she wants for a coat lining is there. Darn, darn, darn.
It's funny...I've only been in Rosen and Chadick a few times since they moved from a ground-level store on 40th Street...I think I am too nostalgic for their old store!!! I can remember a couple of great outfits I made from fabric purchased from the 40th Street store...back when 40th Street was filled with fabric stores from one end to the other!!!
Been there twice - loved it both times!! Lovely fabric and the they are great to deal with. I am loving your "store reviews" Lindsay.
I have run myself ragged trying to find fabric, going from store to store to store. I usually do most of my fabric shopping now online at a store called iluvfabrix.com
Dont know if any of you have goine there but they have incredibly hih end fabric and most of the time there is a sale going on.
if you want to have a peek click on the following link......sorry if it doesnt work...not my area of expertise.......http://www.iluvfabrix.com
Enjoy!!
Lanny
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