The NYC manufacturing community is a cross-section of New York itself with a wide-ranging cast of characters and products, from jams and hot sauce to marine data collection equipment and airplane parts.
In the Member Stories collected below, we zoom in on specific member businesses through photography, interviews and video to highlight their unique stories and introduce you to their process.
Mainland Vintage
Brooklyn
Sara’s journey from hobbyist to business owner wasn’t without challenges. “I always knew I wanted…
Biomimi
Queens
Priscilla’s dedication to this bustling city where she was born and raised heavily influences her…
Nusprodukt
Brooklyn
“Nusprodukt lamps are handcrafted from 95% repurposed elements,” Sara explains. She scours the st…
Hannah Via Art
Queens
In order to challenge the ways in which we view and interact with art, my pieces straddle the lin…
Kevin Robert Designs
Brooklyn
Kevin Robert Fernandez, the founder, breathes new life into post-industrial luxury items once des…
Reap What You Sew
Manhattan
Sophie’s art was born from self-taught skills developed during lockdown and a desire to communica…
In New York City’s ravenous real estate market, space for industrial production is increasingly scarce, despite the critical role manufacturing plays in keeping the gears of our city moving. From electric equipment that powers the subway system and the Wall Street trading floor to personal protective gear for our brave healthcare workers—manufacturers literally keep NYC alive. Come behind the scenes with us as we visit factories across New York City and see up close the precision, skill and craft that go into making the products we love and keep our city running.
In Style USA
Manhattan
In Style USA is a one-stop shop, cut-and-sew garment manufacturer that assists designers with anything under the production spectrum, from sampling to quality control. They offer product development, pattern making, sampling, and full production. The company was founded by Tina Yu, who started her career in Hong Kong before moving to Toronto, where she worked as an eveningwear designer. Tina moved to New York City to start In Style USA, which has been operating in the Garment District for over 30 years.
BK ROT
Brooklyn
Born out of necessity and driven by an environmental mission, BK ROT isn’t just about reducing wa…
Raw Meat & Repair Co.
Brooklyn
“We want to encourage more people to embrace the value of repair and upcycling, and to see the be…
Mama O’s Premium Kimchi
Queens
“I never intended to start a business,” Kheedim Oh admits. “I just needed some kimchi for myself,…
Think Talk Create
Brooklyn
“We’re not just about making products; we’re about telling stories and making a difference,” Mage…
KIC NYC
Brooklyn
“I started off with a jacket, an iron, and vinyl in my home,” Tyeisha Delk recalls.
Sacha Raps
Brooklyn
“Glass is such a magical material—it’s fluid, it’s fragile, but it’s dynamic,” says Sacha Raps, t…