Small Town Talent

Advice on finding fashion industry work outside a major city, noting that more companies are setting up outside Manhattan and that relocation packages are offered for in-demand talent. This article was first published on 4/30/07.

New York is still the fashion capital of the United States, generating over $14 billion in annual sales, and setting design trends that are mirrored worldwide. While the industry sustains tens of thousands of jobs in the city, more and more companies are setting up shop outside of Manhattan in places like Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle, etc. The rule to live by is that the closer you are to a major metropolitan area, the more options you will have for work. If moving to New York is something you want to do, many companies offer attractive relocation packages for in-demand talent.