What do Rihanna, Anne Hathaway, Reese Witherspoon, and Crazy Rich Asians all have in common? Tucked away on the 7th floor of a building in the heart of the New York City Garment Center is a century-old business that has created fabric flowers for everyone including A-list celebrities and film & television productions. Now's your chance to visit the historic facility where they're all made, one individual flower at a time.


Join Hank and the New York Adventure Club for a private exploration of M&S Schmalberg, a fourth-generation family-owned business in Manhattan's Garment District that has been hand-making custom flowers for over 100 years, and becoming the premier fabric flower makers for top fashion designers including Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, and Marc Jacobs.

Our private tour of the historic factory will include seeing the fabric flower process from beginning to end — from cutting out the fabrics in a myriad of different designs, to hand assembling petals into tulips, carnations, or other varieties. A live demonstration by the company's veteran artisans of the century-old cutting machines and custom-made hydraulic presses still in operation.

Afterward, we will have the opportunity to shop for your own custom-made M&S Schmalberg fabric flowers (at a steep discount), and even go home with a stylish piece of history!
 
Our meeting point will be just inside M&S Schmalberg on the 7th floor of 242 W 36th St — please arrive several minutes early so our experience can begin on time! Hank will be there to greet and check you in.

**Due to COVID-19, wearing a mask is required for this indoor tour**
Included:

**Included:**

-Guided tour of M&S Schmalberg fabric flower factory, reserved only for Hank members

**FAQs:**

*Do I need to bring anything to the tour?* As noted above, masks are required for this indoor tour. Additionally, guests are encouraged to bring photos of clothes or dresses they want to pair with a fabric flower so the M&S Schmalberg staff can assist with finding the perfect match after the tour concludes. 

*Why should I book through Hank?* Our goal at Hank is to connect you with like-minded people and things to do in your community. When you book an activity with us, we'll match you with other Hank members attending the event so you can meet folks with shared interests. We'd also of course love for you to invite your friends, too!

*Can I host a social like this myself and invite other Hank members?* Indeed, that’s just what Hank is for! Simply head to our events page, be sure to log into your account, and click “Create event.” You can plan any event you’d like (in a public space) and post it to the Hank website for all members to see.

Exclusive M&S Schmalberg Fabric Flower Factory Tour

$25/person

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