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Our artificial flowers have complemented the apparel, wedding, accessory, millinery and home furnishing industries for over 100-years.  Still hand-made in America.

M&S Schmalberg is a 4th generation, family owned company. Our artificial flowers have complemented the apparel, wedding, accessory, millinery and home furnishing industries for over 100-years. M&S Schmalberg’s custom fabric flowers are still hand-made in New York City.  We have been featured in The NY Times, Women’s Wear Daily, Wall Street Journal, Vogue and on the runway all over the world.

Using the same vintage manufacturing process since 1916, we are able to provide exquisite quality and a level of artisanal customization that cannot be matched. Some of our vintage flower molds date back to the turn of the century. Styles can be fabricated in any material; including natural silks, synthetic polyester, real leather and suede, cotton, velvet, felt, velour and even exotic snake and alligator skins. As a garment district factory, we are capable of producing large production orders of bulk artificial flowers as well as special one of a kind couture pieces.

So call or visit us today and give your designs the finishing touch… a Custom Fabric Flower by M&S Schmalberg!

*We offer tours of the factory and discounts for fashion students

M&S Schmalberg Flowers - Since 1916

01. Cut & Assemble

M&S Schmalberg flowers have been hand-made in USA for over 100 years. Fabrics are cut, embossed and assembled in to blooms at our New York City atelier. Most of our vintage flower tools have been passed down through multiple generations.

02. Sampling & Production

Our New York City factory can fabricate small sample and custom specialty orders as well as bulk wholesale production runs. M&S Schmalberg is known for rapid turnaround times, exceedingly high-quality and exceptional creativity.

03. Private Label

M&S Schmalberg has produced flower brooches for the most famous and acclaimed designers in the world. We work alongside established fashion brands as well as new and emerging designers. Clients can provide their own unique branding.

04. In-Stock Wholesale

We are continually creating new flower styles and designs in our Garment District factory. Our in-stock flowers, die-cut petals and shapes are made in limited quantities. They are perfect for design projects, seasonal collections, millinery, or weddings.