Tom's Sons in the Press
Still At It
New York Times
For the "Future of Work" issue of The New York Times Magazine. Photographer and writer, Pia Peterson, interviewed nine people who have been at their jobs for decades. Our very own, Leon Kalajian, being one of them
vogue Arabia
How Tom’s Sons International Is Taking the Art of Pleating to New Heights
The art of pleating is nearly a century-long family affair at Tom’s Sons International. Now, the Lebanese-heritage company prepares for a new chapter. By Joelle Firzli
Documentary
Meet George Kalajian
Watch the documentary about owner George Kalajian & family. Learn how the family got started in the fashion industry and what it's like to experience New York Fashion Week.
Podcast
Handmade in NYC: The Art of Pleating with George Kalajian
Fifth generation master pleater George Kalajian’s family has been perfecting the art of the pleat since the 19th century. He joins us to discuss the past, present, and future of his family’s renowned pleating enterprise Tom’s Sons International Pleating, a staple of New York City’s Garment District since the 1970s.
Youtube Video Collaboration
The Stitchery: Handmade Pleats VS Professional Pleating
I got some fabric professionally pleated with Tom's Son's International Pleating (and of course, had to try doing some myself for that good old comparison)! - The Stitchery
Quick Watch
Spectrum News NY1
George Kalajian walks NY1's Stephanie Simon through some of the basics of how we create pleats and shows some elaborate examples of just how much we like to push the boundaries of pleating here at Tom's Sons International Pleating.
Youtube Video Collaboration
Katherine Sewing: Is the American Fashion Industry Dying? | NY Fashion Expert Weighs In
Follow along on this series where owner, George Kalajian and Katherine discuss the American Fashion Industry and how to help Kathrine make her dream pleated skirt!
Threads Magazine
New Fashion Design Book on Pleating Goes Beyond Fundamentals
Authors Leon Kalajian and George Kalajian offer fundamental techniques and ordering tips in their book "Pleating: Fundamentals for Fashion Design." By Judy Neukam
ITAC Article
Faces of the Garment Industry
“My family has discovered what no others have.” - George Kalajian
Podcast
Material is Your Business Podcast
For Episode 35 of MouthMedia Network's MATERIAL IS YOUR BUSINESS Podcast. George Kalajian joins Stephanie Benedetto and Samantha Cortes to discuss everything from our family history, to the best materials for pleating, and our book Pleating: Fundamentals for Fashion Design