![]() ![]() ![]() Jiang: I don’t think there’s any need for debate on this one., Both share the same design process, but bring different qualities to the product table. ![]() When it comes to design…The Digital versus Artisanal Debate? Which in turn is a big token of encouragement for me personally. Right now, it’s been almost two years since we officially opened and we have been receiving really positive responses from people. We love our little city section and want to show it off in the most authentic way possible. That’s why we set up a $$$ Dollar Store section to feature some of the fun stuff we found in our neighborhood. The idea has always been to use contemporary design – particularly lifestyle products – to showcase what runs deep in Chinese culture.Īt the store, we try to incorporate local elements to our curation and decor since we are physically located on the cusp of Chinatown and LES, an area starring mixed immigrant heritage and culture. That’s how Chop Suey Club came to physically be. From curiosity it grew into a passion, I wanted to find a way to show people here (in the U.S.) the amazing creations coming in from China. My curiosity was piqued and I then started looking into Chinese designers and artists - from a consumer’s point of view. Those two jobs exposed me to different parts of the design and art worlds. When I graduated from college, I had two jobs: One in architecture and another one working for a private photo collector. Given I never had any retail experience prior to Chop Suey Club, the store sort of became a lab allowing me to learn new things and experiment with ideas. Jiang: My background lies in photography. When it comes to Ruoyi and Chop Suey Club…What’s the 411? What turns on consumer and club alike? Take 1. Temper takes five with its founder fatale Ruoyi Jiang ( 江若仪| Jiāng Ruòyí in Chinese) as we wonder… Manhattan’s Chinatown playgrounds, printers and popular Hong Kong supermarket are all a mere roll of the $$$ golden dice away.Īlso known as a safe haven for cutting edge Chinese design, lifestyle and art, Chop Suey provides the city’s more niche- and risqué – conforming clientele with a fresh breath of true newborn Made In China flair. ![]()
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