Uptown Fashion Walking Tour in New York
Trace New York’s rise from Paris rival to fashion powerhouse
Duration
2.5 hours
Ideal For
Up to 12 people
Includes
Guided fashion walking tour
Highlights
Explore how New York built its fashion influence through culture, innovation, and grit. Walk Manhattan’s East 60s and 70s with a veteran Project Runway producer as your guide.
- Trace a century of New York culture through the fashion industry
- Discover the origins of Vogue, the Met Gala, Fashion Week, and department stores
- Connect style with war, immigration, and technological innovation
- Explore the people behind fashion, from designers and laborers to wearers
- Hear stories of Betsey Johnson, Ralph Lauren, Halston, Tom Ford, and more
Itinerary
Start: The Ralph Lauren Flagship Men’s Store 867 Madison Avenue and 72nd Street. The Southwest Corner entrance.
End: The Pierre Hotel 2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue and Central Park East.
Stops along the way…..
The Ralph Lauren Women’s Flagship Store
The Sloane and Gould Gilded Age Mansions
The Frick Museum
Central Park
The former studio of designer Elizabeth Hawes
The former studios and home of designer Halston
Former home of Gloria Vanderbilt
The Park Avenue Armory
Madison Avenue’s Flagship Row
Important details
- Arrive 15 minutes early
- Dress for outdoor walking; the tour operates rain or shine
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 48 hours before the tour for a full refund. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
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FAQs
The tour ends at The Pierre Hotel at 61st Street and 5th Avenue.
Use the restrooms inside either Ralph Lauren store before the tour begins. A restroom is also available at The Pierre Hotel at the end of the walk.
Meeting details
Ralph Lauren Men's Flagship Store, 867 Madison Avenue
