Showroom New York features a select group of designers who produce locally in New York. Showroom New York 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 four years Showroom New York has been linking designers, brands and retailers with New York's high quality apparel producers as well as providing a platform to showcase New York's emerging design talent .
Showroom New York is run by the Garment Industry Development Corp. The GIDC has assisted hundreds of emerging designers through their Young Designer Program as well as apparel firms and designers like Alice Roi, David Rodriguez, Gap, and the Limited, and has trained thousands of New York garment workers.