Gown Cleaners Directory
Cameo Cleaners of Gramercy Park
284 Third Ave., nr. 22nd St.; 212-677-3949; cameocleaners.comNew York celebrities regularly drop off their duds with this high-end cleaner, and with good cause: Owner Jerry Pozniak has been cleaning wedding gowns for about fifteen years, and his well-trained eye can identify and treat just about any stain ($500 to $1,500). In fact, he handles the Met Opera’s entire wardrobe. Free pickup and delivery in Manhattan. .
Chris French Cleaners
57 Fourth Ave., at 9th St.; 212-475-5444; chriscleaners.comManhattan brides bring gowns from practically every designer to be cleaned here. Ordinarily, a dress takes four to six weeks, but French can rush it in one to three weeks ($375 to $700). He doesn’t offer storage, but pickup and delivery are free.
Fashion Award Cleaners
2205 Broadway, nr. 78th St.; 212-289-5623These thorough cleaners use UV light to catch invisible stains that would show up as yellow spots years from now. They suggest allowing two weeks for cleaning (from $600). No storage; pickup and delivery are free only for those who live within a few blocks of the shop.
Hallak Cleaners
1232 Second Ave., nr. 65th St.; 212-879-4694; hallakcleaners.comDepending on the gown, this family-owned business will use one of four methods to clean it. Hallak can do a turnaround in a week to accommodate people in a hurry, but the average time frame is three to four weeks (from $475). Pickup and delivery are available, and shipping is free; storage is $100 per year.
J. Scheer & Co.
6 E. 74th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-570-1511; jscheer.comTrained in textile science, owner Jonathan Scheer is a master at fabric preservation. He subjects what passes through his doors to a battery of tests to determine how best to clean it ($395 to $795). Free pickup, delivery, and shipping.
Madame Paulette
1255 Second Ave., nr. 66th St.; 877-268-8873; madamepaulette.comPicture someone on his hands and knees with a cotton swab and magnifying glass—that’s the level of scrutiny one can expect here. Jobs take six to eight weeks (from $600), but under special circumstances dresses can be done in 24 hours. Tailoring services are available, and they’ll also do sample-sale gowns. For brides who won’t leave anything to chance on the day of their wedding, a private seamstress can be on site and prepared to fix any wardrobe malfunction (from $350 an hour).
Meurice Garment Care
31 University Pl., nr. 9th St.; 212-475-2778; 245 E. 57th St., nr. Second Ave.; 212-759-9057; 20 Park Ave., nr. Plandome Rd., Manhasset, N.Y.; 516-627-6060; garmentcare.comBrides longing to wear their great-grandmother’s dress bring their gowns here for the Über-treatment, which includes restoration (from $624), alteration (from $25), reconstruction (from $1,500), and cleaning and preservation (from $511).
Slate NYC
96 Morton St., nr. Washington St., 800-573-8459; slatenyc.comManhattan brides planning green weddings get their gowns cleaned here ($99-$899 with pickup and delivery), where earth-friendly, skin-safe, biodegradable detergent and hydrocarbon technology are strategically used to rid fabric of residue and odor before or after the big day. For brides getting hitched off the island, Slate will FedEx the dress to any locale.
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