Mood Designer Fabrics
Budding and seasoned designers alike rely on Mood's selection of fabrics (from alpaca wool to velvet) as well as leathers, fringes, and trimmings. Even the mannequins are for sale. The 40,000-square-foot mega-store purchases its inventory from the leftovers of Roberto Cavalli, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, and other fashion luminaries. Project Runway contestants drop in regularly to pick up materials, and, during a season three challenge, teammates Vincent and Angela bickered over earth-toned fabrics for a Miss Universe gown. Silks run anywhere from $6 to $70 per yard. 225 W. 37th St., 3rd Fl., 212/730-5003,moodfabrics.com, closed Saturday.
