Designer Showcase Series Kicks Off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May, Asia Society has invited a handful of Asian-American artists to showcase their uniquely Asian-inspired merchandise at the AsiaStore. Visit the AsiaStore between May 3 and May 7 to meet the artists and see their designs in person. Can't wait? Check out our online store!
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Coomi
Tuesday, May 3, 12-3:30 pm
Recognized for her distinctive design motifs, designer Coomi's collections embrace a unique aesthetic inspired by ancient times, and accented with a harmonious blend of rose cut diamonds and gemstones in 20k. Shop Now
Dat Tran
Wednesday, May 4, 11-2:30 pm
Inspired by the beauty of hand woven and hand dyed silk fabrics on his journeys to the Far East, designer Dat Tran pursues his vision of producing collections of uniquely designed scarves and accessories that fuse handmade silk fabrics, high fashion and jewelry. The natural, luxurious silk is meticulously cultivated in remote villages of Vietnam and Cambodia by small communities of highly skilled silk farmers and weavers. Shop Now
Rosena Sammi
Thursday, May 5, 12-3:30 pm
Rosena Sammi introduces "Who's Sari Now," a unique socially conscious accessories collection featuring upcycled saris that are made with the help of the women of Apne Aap, an NGO dedicated to educating young girls rescued from the red light districts of India. Sales from Who's Sari Now Jewelry and Accessories directly benefit the education of these girls. Apne Aap started out as an informal group of 22 women in the red-light areas of Mumbai, India. Today Apne Aap has made a difference in over 22,000 lives across India. Shop Now
Jessica Hendricks Yee
Friday, May 6, 12-3:30 pm
Combining her love of jewelry and philanthropic spirit, Jessica was inspired to create a collection to celebrate and connect courageous women across the globe. The Brave collection is handmade by talented Cambodian artisans who come from underprivileged backgrounds or suffer from disabilities. Each piece is carved and woven by hand in Cambodia using traditional metalwork techniques with brass, silver and gold vermeil materials. Her goal is to provide job opportunities to talented artisans, exposing them to a global customer and collaborating creatively. Shop Now
Rafael Colon
Friday, May 6, 6-9 pm
Rafael has created a series of skateboard decks depicting Japanese geishas, Peking Opera performers and Samurai warriors. Each deck features iconic Asian imagery that is hand etched and painted, taking street art to new levels. Shop Now
Alex Tukelturk
Saturday, May 7, 12-3:30 pm
Alexandra takes inspiration from the beauty and power of the Ottoman Empire, reinterpreting the magnificent jewels into modern innovative designs featuring semi-precious gemstones set in sterling silver and oxidized brass. Shop Now