Richard Chai Honors New York Culture in New Interview

The New York-based designer reminisces on his love for New York ahead of his SS16 show.

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On the cusp of his runway show for Fall 2015, Richard Chai took a moment to speak with Life+Times to discuss his influences. During the interview, Chai leads the discussion starting from his first memories of moving to New York, doting on the energy and community that first inspired him to become a designer. The creative city’s club culture – presumably, that of the early ’90s – as the groundwork for his aesthetic, which has evolved to incorporate disruptive takes on classic silhouettes. Check out the inspiring interview above to kickstart your creativity today.

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