With New York Fashion Week kicking off, we caught up with Hong Kong native and New York-based accessories designer, Sarah Law, to find out the cool spots to check out in the city
Why did you relocate to New York?
I moved to New York to study Fashion Design at Parsons The New School For Design. I was living near Union Square, and now I am around Tribeca. The biggest change to the city is the vast amount of construction and building developments. Apps like Uber and Lyft have really changed getting around the city. When I first arrived here, you could only pay for a cab ride with cash.
Where’s the Kara studio? And what’s that neighbourhood like?
The Kara studio is on Broadway just below Canal Street, which is on the border of Chinatown, Soho and Tribeca. It’s a melting pot of the three neighbourhoods—we are just below all the Soho shopping, the stalls that sell fake goods to tourists, the Chinese restaurants in Chinatown and the calm, neighbourhood vibe of Tribeca.
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Best place to grab a coffee in the city?
If I’m in a rush, I’ll head to La Colombe for a black cold brew coffee. If I have more time, I’ll go to Arcade Bakery for an oat milk cappuccino and a pastry. It’s a bakery within the arcade of an office building, with wood tables that fold down from the walls of the hallway to create seating.
Favourite spots to hang out after work?
I love going to Sky Ting Yoga in Tribeca or Chinatown after work. If I’m meeting up with friends, I really like Lalito or Café Altro Paradiso.
Which neighbourhood do you like to spend your weekends in?
It’s never consistent. My favourite thing about New York is that there's always something new to see, or somewhere new to eat. My boyfriend and I love spending an entire afternoon and evening in a neighbourhood, walking around and exploring. Lately, I’ve really enjoyed Bed Stuy in Brooklyn.
