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Fabric paradise in danger: Giesing's last sewing room is looking for a successor!
Brigitte Eydig closes her unique fabric shop in Obergiesing-Fasangarten without a successor - a cultural heritage is in jeopardy.
Fabric paradise in danger: Giesing's last sewing room is looking for a successor!
In Munich-Kreuzberg, concerned citizens and loyal customers have been keeping an eye on the small Giesing fabric shop these days. Brigitte Eydig, the 67-year-old owner, plans to retire at the end of March 2025. After more than 20 years of successful operation, the traditional shop is facing an uncertain future because there is no successor. According to a report by tz.de Eydig describes the fabric shop as the last of its kind in Munich, which should give many customers something to think about.
In the colorful world of Giesing there are around 3,000 different fabrics and around 40,000 buttons. The range is a real treasure trove for the creative minds in the city, and Eydig also always has special sewing accessories such as zippers, threads and needles in stock. The most expensive fabric in the store costs a whopping 200 euros per meter, which underlines the quality and exclusivity of the offer.
A life for craftsmanship
Brigitte Eydig has gained numerous experiences as an haute couture dressmaker and dressmaker at various theaters, including the Gärtnerplatztheater. Your move into retail has proven successful, even if the competitive pressure from department stores and online providers should not be underestimated. Nevertheless, she notices that in difficult economic times, her customers are more likely to use her range to repair clothing themselves and thus save money.
But where does the knowledge and passion for fabrics go when the store closes? After her retirement, Eydig plans to say goodbye to the city behind the arch of the Isar as a last respect and travel to Paris to learn the famous Lesage embroidery there.
The challenges of trading
The problem of business without succession is not an isolated case. Many retailers nationwide are also struggling with similar challenges. The director of the Swiss Trade Association, Kaspar Engeli, explains in an article by Trade newspaper that companies have to operate in a dynamic environment. Customers' desire for individualized products and services is becoming ever louder, and technology brings both risks and opportunities. It remains to be seen what solutions the industry will find to remain sustainable.
In these challenging times, creative minds are needed who dare to take the plunge and rethink business models. This could be of crucial importance, especially in the retail sector, in order to preserve the craftsmanship that has developed over centuries.
Until then, the question remains open: Who will save the Giesing fabric paradise and continue the tradition? Community support could be crucial to ensuring that Brigitte Eydig's legacy is not over.