The Local Innovation System as a Source of 'Variety': Openness and Adaptability in New York City's Garment District

Norma M. Rantisi · 2002 · Regional Studies

Summary. New York City's Garment District sustains innovation in women's wear by drawing on design ideas from emerging clusters like the Lower East Side. The District's institutional infrastructure enables designers to access and exploit this variety of innovations. This diversity, combined with economic coherence, allows the District to adapt successfully to changing competitive pressures.

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Rantisi, N. M.. (2002). The Local Innovation System as a Source of 'Variety': Openness and Adaptability in New York City's Garment District. Regional Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343400220146740

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DOI: 10.1080/00343400220146740
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: regional-innovation-systems, innovation-networks, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28