FASHION FACTS
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Value of L.A. County apparel manufacturer shipments in 1996: estimated $8.5
* How L.A. ranked nationally in value of apparel shipped: 2
* How L.A. ranked nationally in number of apparel-industry employees: 1
* Apparel-related businesses located in the 56-block fashion district new downtown: 3,300
* Estimated number of workers employed by apparel manufacturers in L.A. County: 112,400
* Average hourly wage earned by L.A. County garment workers: $7.55
Source of apparel industry figures: L.A. Economic Development Corp.
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