The Empire State Building recently debuted its new uniforms, and management chose a first-generation American to design them.
More than 100 staff members will don designer Peyman Umay’s creation.
It’s part of a $165 million reimagination of the observatory experience. Umay said this is a career highlight — but he’s not an overnight success story.
“You’ve got to pay your dues in America. That American dream doesn’t come easy,” said Umay.
Umay moved to the United States in 2007 to work for his current business partner’s company, but had to change employers because they were not eligible to sponsor him for a work visa.
“I found myself
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