Behind the Scenes: Made in Chinatown Spring Collection
Columbus Park is an essential part of Chinatown where all generations meet to play instruments, games, and now, organize for change. It represents how old traditions are being upheld in new places.
Because of this, Emily Yang made Columbus Park a central part of the Welcome to Chinatown t-shirt and tote bag for the Spring Made in Chinatown Collection. Read on to learn more.
Business Spotlight: Public Village
Public Village is a Sichuanese restaurant that specializes in homemade noodles and Chengdu-style Chinese street food. It was opened in March 2020 by Kiyomi Wang and Karen Song. The shop was named after the bustling little districts common in China.
Read on to learn more about the story behind Public Village.
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with our newest merchandise collection
May marks the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a time for us to recognize the impact and influence of the AAPI community in the United States.
We’ve partnered with four quintessential Chinatown businesses to create a series of apparel, mugs, stickers, and totes that celebrate their colorful history and community impact.
Behind the Scenes: Made in Chinatown x Bangkok Center Grocery
Bangkok Center Grocery is a little slice of Thailand in the heart of Chinatown, carrying Thai ingredients ranging from curry pastes to Kaffir lime leaves within its three aisles.
As a Thai American, designer Kasey Coffey wanted to spotlight a Thai business and encourage others to cook Thai cuisine. Read on to learn more about the inspiration behind the collection’s fish sauce long sleeve and Tom Yum tea towel.
Business Spotlight: Susanna Chow NYC
Susanna Chow NYC was founded by Susanna and Sai Chow, the mother-daughter duo who handcraft luxury beaded bags and accessories in Chinatown.
For Mother’s Day, they created a beaded flower pot with a portion of the proceeds going to Welcome to Chinatown. Read on to learn more about how the inspiration behind their business.