Best PR Showrooms for Fashion Designers in NYC
Choosing a showroom might be a very difficult task especially is you are not familiar with NYC fashion market. In this article we’ve tried to do a quick summery of the top NYC fashion designer PR showroom rated by amount of press designers receive, monthly cost, location and addition perks that designer receives
The Copper Room by Flying Solo
76 Wooster st. ground floor
The Copper Room
The Copper Room, 5000 sq ft., at 382 W Broadway is Flying Solo's more private location for press, VIP and celebrity appointments and stylist pulls. In addition the large lower level serves as a co-working space for Flying Solo designers to fully utilize.
The immediate neighbors for 382 W Broadway are Gucci, Moschino, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior.
Showroom Seven
501 10th Aveue 7th Floor
Showroom Seven
Occupying 16,000 square feet on four floors at the historic Terminal Warehouse building in New York City’s Chelsea art district, and having its own in-house public relations office – Seventh House PR – this showroom will supply you with incredible pieces from RTW and contemporary lines such as Alon Livné, Collette by Collette Dinnigan, Issa London. It will also provide you with the coolest accessories including Erickson Beamon and Rachel Zoe jewelry.
Williamson PR & Showroom
180 Duane Street
Williamson PR & Showroom
Denise Williamson, who’s been navigating the fashion industry for two decades, is the talented woman behind a small business that started out in 1998 and ever since keeps on adding brands to its portfolio. The clothes and accessories at this showroom are filtered through her eclectic global approach to style. Clients such as Alice Roi, Visvim, Chimala, Schai, Orslow, Cercle, and Mykita reflect her desire to serve stylists and buyers the most-stimulating mix of design esthetics.
KCD Worldwide Showroom
450 West 15th Street, Suite 604
KCD Worldwide
The showroom, maintained by one of the driving forces in fashion PR and luxury marketing, is the ultimate destination for stylists who are looking for big names or designers that lately had a huge impact on the industry. The agency, which once discovered great photographers such as Steven Meisel and Bruce Webber, has the most-coveted list of clients including Prada, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Chloé, Versace, Victoria Beckham, Victoria’s Secret, Vera Wang, Michael Kors, Bottega Veneta and Gucci, but also Thakoon, Jason Wu, Prabal Gurung, Maiyet, and endless others.
People’s Revolution Showroom
62 Grand Street No. 3
People’s Revolution
Kelly Cutrone – TV persona (The Hills, The City, Kell on Earth), publicist, author and mastermind behind this multi-faceted PR Company – makes sure that young designers with talent and vigor will find their place in the industry. Stylists love the treasures collected at her showroom. It’s all about fresh new things appealing to the coolest fashionistas on the scene. Check among Costello Tagliapietra, Nicholas K, Skingraft, Emerson by Jackie Fraser-Swan, Noon by Noor, Bing Bang and many others to spot the ones to-watch-right-now!
Maguire Showroom
73 Spring Street, Suite 402
Maguire Showroom
This dynamic PR firm, offering full-service public relations and representation to both emerging and established fashion brands, has recently (Oct. 2013) expanded in a beautiful showroom space that you will definitely enjoy. Among other designers chosen by Megan Maguire Steele and her team, you will find Billy Reid, Shipley and Halmos, Timo Weiland, Richard Chai, and Doo.Ri.
Karla Otto Showroom
545 West 25th Street
Karla Otto
Representing over 70 high-profile fashion brands, this showroom and PR firm definitely embodies avant-gardeness and luxury. Their international approach (offices in 7 major fashion capitals) and determination to ensure maximum visibility for each one of the designers, is the key to success in terms of effective interaction with media, buyers, VIPs and stylists. Just tap into this cosmopolitan 30-year-old history, to get the most sought-after styles and concepts for your celebrity looks!
Steven Alan Showroom
87 Franklin St between Church & Broadway
Representing smaller independent apparel and accessories designers such as Demylee, Edith A. Miller, Karen Walker, Marissa Webb, A Peace Treaty, Clare V., and Odette New York, this modern and atmospheric 2-floor space, founded by fashion designer Steven Alan in 1996 and now run by Samantha Smith, is a must-stop for all stylists aspiring to suggest fashion-forward items to their clients. With a department store feel to it, and a wide range of styles – including some amazing jewelry – this Tribeca fashion heaven is always a talk of the town.
Steven Alan
Black Stallion Trading Showroom
580 Broadway, Suite 1207
A multi-branded showroom which assists brands in penetrating the North American market and not only. In addition to “traditional” sales, marketing and complete in-house support, through innovative & digital experiences, they drive consumer engagement and awareness towards rapid business growth and measurable results. With a unique and personalized approach, each project takes on its own life and builds momentum for a brand.