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.
UNISA EURANI
Brooklyn
“When I started my brand in my garage and had pop ups there it was a place to shop, network and b…
Selena’s Gourmet
Queens
“Looking back, I realized food was the center of my world. It brought the family together as well…
Ho Ho’s Hole In the Wall
Queens
“It’s important for me to represent and incorporate Latin culture in my work, to celebrate its ri…
Oleology Soap
Brooklyn
“I love to use ingredients that remind me of my childhood in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico. Ingredie…
By Salo
Brooklyn
“As a proud Ecuadorian-born artist, I learned to always repurpose materials, aiming to minimize e…
Aspen Apothecary
The Bronx
Keta and Kaja Burke-Williams’ non-toxic perfumes are inspired by their Jamaican mother and made i…
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.
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…
ByVlada
Manhattan
The appeal of millinery, Vlada Kabatyanskaya explains, lies in its accessibility and the ability …
Madison + Green
Manhattan
“Mental wellness is a huge part of this aromatherapy brand,” says Jasmine Bues, co-founder of Mad…