4th Grade Reading

NYC - The Fashion Capital of America

New York City is considered by many as the greatest city in the world. It is popular for all of the shopping and great sights to see as a tourist, such as the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State building. The valuable property on Madison Avenue has some of the best shopping in the world. On nearly every street corner, you can buy gifts for your friends back home, such as t-shirts that say “I love NYC”. New York City is also the financial capital of America, which is important for the United States economy.

New York City is known for many things. One of those great things is fashion. If you aspire for a career in fashion, you most likely will have to work in the competitive and high-pressure environment of New York City. The choice for many models and fashion designers to move to New York City is usually pretty simple given the countless fashion opportunities in the city. The female models of New York City that model new styles of clothes with their hourglass figures usually set the fashion trends that later spread to the rest of the United States. Certainly, the fashion in New York City has a long history and is a unique part of New York City.

Next time you are in New York City, pay close attention to the clothes and apparel that people are wearing on the busy streets. Also, take a second look at the large advertisements for the clothing and apparel companies.