Sandy Liang’s collection notes talked about self creation, but backstage after the show she shared that her inspiration was sparked by something more personal. “My obsession with Chinatown grandmas and revisiting that idea in a new way,” she said. Liang grew up part time in New York City’s Chinatown and draws influence from her childhood there, even showing inside the Far East surreal atmosphere of Chelsea restaurant Buddakan. “I kind of grew up in a restaurant,” she quipped backstage.

Nostalgia, fantasy and a bit of surrealism — that is her lane and she delivered it with spring ’s collection. There were cat cartoons on dresses and handbags, tiered ruffle dresses and nightgowns with cheeky care labels on the outside.

She also spoke about dollhouses and learning about life through Tomag

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