131 BOWERY, CHINATOWN, NYC
HONG KONG LANDSCAPE
To give my new readers a context, moving to Asia didn't feel as if it was a big adjustment. Perhaps it was the fact that I lived in NYC's Chinatown for many years. I was accustomed to being overwhelmed on the streets, bubble tea (before it became popular), and the smells of frying pork in the air. I had learned how to do business with the Chinese (I had numerous Chinese landlords) and encountered language issues in all the nearby shops.
There are many similarities. The streets are inspirational, the energy is intense, there is a strong fashion sense, restaurants and nightlife abundant, both are islands and both are huge financial centers (can't avoid the bankers in either city). NYC has a strong art & cultural scene, and there is a lot of creative happenings in Hong Kong, you just need to dig more deep.
In Hong Kong, the men are better dressed and it is hands down the shopping capital of the world. All the more reason to start a blog, just to prove to all my New York fashion friends, that yes, there are inspiring places outside of downtown Manhattan....
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