The Closer

Congratulations to I. Buss Uniform Co., the 100-year-old-plus apparel maker that dresses the city’s top doormen, hotel workers and building staff. It has just won the design award from the North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) for its work on the outfits of the Empire State Building observation deck and building staff. The Art Deco ties worn by the building staff, which reflects its height and stature with a modern design, highlight the sleek outfits. “Empire ownership wanted a uniform that was representative of the period when the building was built,” says Jennifer Busch (inset, left), the company’s vice president, who designed the uniforms. “We tried to capture this with several details, such as custom-dyed colors, to give them uniqueness, and the custom tie pattern that plays on the Art Deco theme. When I see the guards at the building, they recapture a time from the past when dressing for distinction, authority and style was important.” The awards were given out in Las Vegas. I. Buss was the only winner from the NYC area.