cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/popculturechat/p/1088192/new-york-mayor-zohan-mamdani-who-did-not-attend-the-met-gala-instead-decided-to-highligh

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While the world’s eyes are on fashion’s biggest night, we’re turning ours to the garment, retail, and warehouse workers who keep the industry running.

From true love found on the picket line to a free tailoring school out of a Brooklyn basement — meet the New Yorkers who make it all possible.

Source: NYC mayor Zohran Momdani on Instagram.