[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.]
You know how when you take a friend for the first time to a store or place you love, and you're always a bit nervous that they might think it's awful and you're off your rocker? That's how it was when I brought AllisonC, Elizabeth and Carolyn to Elliott Berman Textiles today. I visited this showroom about two weeks ago, on the recommendation from Cathy whom I met at PR Weekend in May. Well, I loved it. What's not to love?: designer fabrics at better-than-retail prices. But what would my three friends—who all have excellent taste when it comes to fabric—think about it?
Dear readers, I am pleased to report they are as thrilled with Elliott Berman Textiles as I am. They all bought some fabulous pieces which I know they're dying to share with you on their respective blogs (give Allison some time to return to Hong Kong though).
Here's what you need to know about Elliott Berman Textiles: First of all, they are primarily a fabric wholesaler, supplying fabrics to many of the finer fabric stores in the garment district and elsewhere. They also have an online business, and their sales and promotions are very popular among sewists in-the-know. And they'll sell to walk-in customers like you and me—the four of us thought their retail prices were very agreeable. Not to boast, but we know our fabric prices so we can tell when we're getting a good deal. Join their website mailing list and Eugenia says they'll honor any online promotions when you visit the showroom.
And the customer service is exceptional! Matthew, Eugenia and Harvey are friendly and helpful but not smothering. They clearly love what they do.
Did I mention the designer names? Elliott Berman Textiles features Yves Saint-Laurent, Chloe, Gianfranco Ferre, Gucci, Prada, Versace, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, Missoni, Fendi, Laura Biagiotti, Loro Piana, Escada, Chanel, Calvin Klein and too many others to list here. Eugenia was more than happy to let me fondle a Chanel matelassé she saw me drooling over. I love to pet designer fabrics.
Here's Eugenia with a DKNY lightweight brocade that we all agreed would make a stunning trench coat.
These are some of the gernerously-sized swatches Elliott Berman Textiles has on hand to send to its customers. Eugenia says they are more than happy to send swatches to customers who call and describe what they're looking for.
A Marc Jacobs silk charmeuse.
I can't remember which designer this was from; I just know I loved it.Bottom line: If you only have time to visit one or two stores in the garment district and you want designer fabric that's reasonably priced, then Elliott Berman Textiles is a must-visit.
Elliott Berman Textiles
225 W. 35th Street, 7th floor
(Go left when you get off the elevator; the showroom is opposite Nanette Lepore's retail administration office)
New York, New York
212-764-0180 • 800-609-6072
Showroom hours: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
225 W. 35th Street, 7th floor
(Go left when you get off the elevator; the showroom is opposite Nanette Lepore's retail administration office)
New York, New York
212-764-0180 • 800-609-6072
Showroom hours: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
28 comments:
I haven't had a shopping experience like this in the garment district in some time! It was AMAZING! As Lindsay said the fabric is exquisite, the salespeople are soooooo nice and the prices for designers goods are better than anything you can get online!
I second her recommendation - go and go now! *LOL*
Thank you so much. I've been planning to go shopping in the Garment District but I haven't been in years and was feeling very overwhelmed. Your blog is really helpful.
Do you have any suggestions for finding pattern sales in NYC?
Thank you.
WOW! I can't wait to see this place, I hope I to stop by when I return to NY this Summer when I visit a fellow sewist who lives in NJ. Thanks for sharing all your great finds!
good to know, thanks for all the helpful details. I might be up in NYC soon, so my antennae went up!
Ooooh! Thanks for the tip, Lindsay! I'm now "in-the-know" and on the email list. My stash will never be the same. :)
We're lucky enough to have a similar fabric store near my home in Minnesota. It's flyover country, but S.R. Harris brings a little fashion fabulousness to the flat Midwest. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous finds with us - this will be a wonderful reason to visit New York again soon!
Stop it! You are making me so jealous......
Lindsay, thanks for the recommendation. I'll definitely be checking them out.
thank you so much for this i have been wanting to go to the garment district for a long time but with so many stores there i was a little intimidated but now i have somewhere to start
How cool that you got to meet Allison!
I browse Elliot Berman online sometimes, it didn't even cross my mind that they're also a brick and mortar shop. Would love to visit one day!
OMG! Gorgeous stuff. I can't wait to visit. So, what did you buy?
This is why I just love reading yours and all your fellow shoppers blogs, because you take us on your adventures with you. Thank you so much for sharing! I can't wait to tell my students about this - the ones who actually get to visit up there will be thrilled with this information. I never leave SoFlo so I get to live the district through you. THANKS!
I've been tempted by their website! Maybe I'll treat myself to some of their special fabrics after I sew my way through a few more pieces out of my stash!
Thanks for the tip - and they ship internationally - woo hoo!
Sounds like a place I should visit next time I am in NY (whenever that might be). On a side note, I cannot believe there is a store on the 7th store of any building!:)
Thanks for the informative post. I will have to check this place out.
Oooooooo - I always love new fabric store tidbits....and online too! A great idea for we fabric-deprived. Thanks for the info.
How did you find this place??
Very nice! I love when they have an on line store for us who can't get to these stores!
What a fun lunch. I've seen stuff on their website for at least a year (finally ordered from them last month). Thank you for showing the bricks and mortar!
Rose in SV
I think this store is talking to me.........
Okay, show and tell time.
What did you buy?
I'm not to far from you, MD, and I'm just going to have to invite myself along with you guys one day!
Oooh, a new store to check out. Can you give some dollar numbers on the yardage? I think your taste might be more expensive than mine. `-)
Lindsay, if I haven't already said it, I love your blog. Thanks for always sharing with us your readers!! Hope to meet you one of these days.
Between this post and another blogger mentioning Elliot Berman, I checked out their online site and about died and went to heaven. Good grief do they have some fabulous fabrics!! I was particularly entranced with the Jcrew pieces and their silk jersey. They are now in my regular rotation of online haunts. :)
Ooh that looks amazing! I will have to check it out soon, although I really don't need anymore fabric right now. My office is a couple blocks from the Garment District and is way too tempting!
Do designers (like Marc Jacobs, Donna Karen, Vera Wang, etc...) sell fabric or are those bolts left over from production?
I just got back last night and will be posting soon with the 3 gorgeous pieces of fabric I bought here. Lindsay, thank you so much for taking us to this store, I would never have come across it on my own and I thought it was excellent - you needn't have worried, but I do know what you mean about making recommendations. Its definitely on my list if I am lucky enough to go back to NYC.
Thank you so much for blogging, Lindsay. I have enjoyed reading what you have to say for some time now, but have never commented, Sorry. Today, I found myself in NYC so I consulted your blog and made my way to Elliott Berman. OMG!!! Eugenia was so welcoming and I came away with 3 pieces of absolutely beautiful European cottons at wonderful prices. There were so many beauties to chose from, but I held myself back (way too much stash at home). I also was able to take advantage of your trim/button store recommendations. Again, thank you for your contributions to the sewing community.
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