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Chanel plans subway-station fashion show; board presses for traffic, generator and neighborhood coordination
Summary
Chanel's production team told Community Board 2 it intends to stage a Dec. 2 fashion show in an inactive Bowery subway station with production parking, generators and shuttle vehicles for about 300 guests; the committee asked for detailed traffic maps, generator placement, outreach to nearby businesses and coordination with SAPO, MTA and the Fifth Precinct.
Chanel's production team presented plans on Nov. 25 for a fashion show to be staged in an inactive Bowery subway station on Dec. 2, describing an event with production trucks, shuttle vehicles for roughly 300 invited guests and a Capitale base for hair, makeup and catering. "This is a fashion show that we've submitted an application for multiple, multiple streets in the community," said John Sheehan, owner of Sheehan and Son Security, who said organizers had been working with the MTA, SAPO and the Fifth Precinct for months.
Why it matters: A large, production-heavy event in an area with narrow streets and mixed residential and commercial uses can cause traffic congestion, noise and generator-related impacts. The production acknowledged the scale and said all guest vehicles would be controlled and shuttled to reduce on-street idling.
What was said: Sheehan outlined the production plan: models and talent would be shuttled into the inactive Bowery station, production vehicles and generator trailers would occupy curb lanes for load-in and load-out, and security and traffic-management plans had been submitted to city agencies. He said street closures were requested in the application but that the city had indicated full closure was unlikely. Board members sought details on exact generator and production-vehicle locations, possible noise and odor from generators, and a plan to prioritize tenant/resident deliveries.
Board concerns and directions: Members asked the production to supply a detailed site map for community review, to coordinate directly with nearby businesses (including Nom Wah and local businesses suggested in chat), and to schedule a walk-through with SAPO and the Fifth Precinct before permits are finalized. Board members also asked the production to limit curb-lane take and ensure spaces set aside for local deliveries remain available.
Outcome and next steps: The committee did not reject the application but recorded numerous operational conditions and requested a walk-through with city agencies. The production said it would provide maps and continue coordination; the committee asked staff to confirm generator placement and outreach to adjacent blocks and other community boards that could be affected by generators or production parking.
Ending: Organizers said they would meet with SAPO and the precinct and share updated maps with the board; the committee reserved final judgment pending that coordination and the city's permitting decisions.
