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Handmade in NYC: The Art of Pleating with George Kalajian of Tom's Sons International Pleating

Dressed: The History of Fashion
Dressed: The History of Fashion
Episode • Feb 6, 2024 • 48m

Fifth generation master pleater George Kalajian’s family has been perfecting the art of the pleat since the 19th century. He joins us to discuss the past, present, and future of his family’s renowned pleating enterprise Tom’s Sons International Pleating, a staple of New York City’s Garment District since the 1970s.

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