By RUTH LA FERLA
“Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today signaled his commitment to New York City’s fashion industry with a far-reaching effort to uphold New York’s status as a fashion capital. With Robert K. Steel, the deputy mayor for economic development, and Seth W. Pinsky, the president of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, the mayor announced a six-part initiative to ensure the industry’s growth in the next decade.
Outlined at the Women’s Wear Daily C.E.O. Summit at the Plaza Hotel, the mayor’s initiatives are intended to reinforce the city’s position as a magnet for emerging designers and to nurture the next wave of design, management and retail professionals. . .” Full story on NY Times.
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Kim Kardashian attends fashion show in New York
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