Tag: garment trade

An Ode to Iris Apfel

Jews and fabric go together like, well, bagels and lox. In Europe many Jews sold fabrics, or were tailors and rag peddlers—while in this country, Jews have been integrally connected to the garment industry, both in New York City, and in cities elsewhere, like Dallas, for decades.  This new book situates Iris Apfel firmly within that tradition.