Founded on knowledge established over 40+ years of apparel manufacturing for in-house brands EMMELLE and MI JONG LEE, Emmelle Manufacturing is a volume manufacturing partner for small, medium, and large scale businesses looking to manufacture domestically.
We offer services ranging from development, sourcing, and sampling to full production and can provide services for a variety of product types and price points.
We have completed projects and production runs for brands such as Fleurette (luxury cashmere coats), Red Land Cotton (domestic cotton sleepwear), and several new concept and lifestyle brands ranging from athletic-wear, athleisure, cut-and-sew knits, woven shirting, and soft home goods.
The global manufacturing environment is ever-changing and domestic manufacturing has many unique advantages.
- Agility - Faster turnaround enables a rapid response to consumer demands and business needs.
- Versatility - Smaller minimum order quantities (MOQs) allow for market testing and restocking of key products and styles to minimize inventory risk and maximize sales.
- Cost savings - Higher domestic labor costs are offset by lower costs for shipping, logistics, and customs or tariffs.
- Strategic planning - Lower MOQs and faster turnarounds allow for more strategic inventory planning and reduce the need for markdowns.
Lee has been a fashion designer and manufacturer for over 40 years. Her company, Emmelle Design, encompasses two brands (EMMELLE and MI JONG LEE) and now a division of manufacturing for third parties (Emmelle Manufacturing).
Lee was born in Korea and came toNew York City 1980. She launched Emmelle Design in 1982 with an unwavering focus on vertical integration and soon established retail, wholesale, and ecommerce channels for her brands. She later evolved that same philosophy into Emmelle Manufacturing.
Lee believes that American ingenuity is our greatest resource and is working to revitalize New York City’s historic Garment District. In 2024, she received The David Prize for her efforts.
In 2020, Lee formed the NYC Manufacturer’s Coalition in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with three other manufacturers, Emmelle Design produced nearly 1,000,000 medical gowns.
All four companies survived and from the infrastructure they created, Emmelle Manufacturing was born.
CONTACT
212-575-5503, Ext 4
manufacturing@emmelledesign.com
265 W 37th St. 17E
New York NY 10018
