Category Archives: Fashion

Asian American Teens Spend Most Money On Back To School Fashion

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Mihee

From Fashionista: “Asian American teens spend an average $140.97 per month on fashion, the most of any ethnic group, while white teenagers spend the least amount ($111.58). Latinos spend the most per trip–$98.20–while again, whites spend the least ($81.41). That’s according … Continue reading →

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Boppers, The Fresh Generation & Asian American Teens

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Jeff

“I don’t want to go to the Great Mall – it’s bopperville!” The Daughter said that when I told her that we were going shopping. “Bopperville?”  I thought.  “What is a bopper?”  I had no idea what she was talking … Continue reading →

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DUDE WTF ASIA: Necomini Wearable Cat Ears Powered By Your Mind

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Ben

ZOMG. I’m totally getting some of these Neurowear “necomini” ears that can move based on your brain signals. No, not for my wife. For ME. Yes. I’ve always had this secret fantasy of being cosplaying as Naoto from FLCL and … Continue reading →

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True Activism Missing In Asian American Fashion Designers

Posted on May 6, 2011 by akrypti

Hyphen Magazine published an incredible piece by Catherine Traywick called “The Beautiful Generation: Asian Americans and the Cultural Economy of Fashion” (February 25, 2011) that analyzes Asian cultural influences in the global fashion industry by comparing it to the emergence … Continue reading →

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Struggles with Asian American Beauty, Monolids and Make-up

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Moye

It’s pitiful but true: I am 29 years old and I still don’t know how to properly wear make-up. The upside is that I feel like I don’t necessarily have to: being Asian has somehow translated into aging more slowly … Continue reading →

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Why Is My Daughter Fascinated with Blonde Hair?

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Tim

There’s a pretty common expression, and I’m sure you’ve heard it as well, “Kids say the darndest things”. It was also the name of a 90’s TV show hosted by Bill Cosby. The general idea is that out of the … Continue reading →

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Daniel Liu in Bloomingdale’s Colorful Spring 2011 Ad Campaign

Posted on March 4, 2011 by jozjozjoz

At last weekend’s BANANA2 conference, I was asked about a dozen times, “When are going to post something else about your hot cousin Daniel Liu?” Well, I guess I succumbed to peer pressure because after a year and a half … Continue reading →

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Givenchy’s Army of Asian Models Invade Paris Haute Couture

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Dino-Ray

Asians are taking over the fashion world. I am totally serious. If Vogue editrix Anna Wintour features the industry’s top Asian models in a piece titled “Asia Major” that says Asian models are “redefining traditional concepts of beauty” then it … Continue reading →

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First Asian Featured in Louis Vuitton Menswear Campaign

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Dino-Ray

You can’t turn around without seeing an Asian with a Louis Vuitton product. Whether or not they are real is a totally different story. Despite that, using an Asian model in their campaigns would be a good idea, right? Enter … Continue reading →

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Forever 21’s Success Not Without Controversy

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Ernie

“How did the Changs, Korean immigrants who opened their first store in a gritty section of Los Angeles in 1984, become such important players in fast fashion? The family credits its accomplishments to hard work, faith, and frugality, though Forever … Continue reading →

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Rei Kawakubo Talks Smack About New Designers

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Dino-Ray

Rei Kawakubo, founder of the directional fashion label, Comme des Garçons isn’t necessarily an open book. In fact, she is quite recluse. One thing is for certain: she really knows how to make some brilliant anti-fashion including “inside-out” tennis shoes, … Continue reading →

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How To Be A Bad Asian: I Love Being A Blonde

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Xxxtine

Life is hard enough as an Asian. Not all of us can get perfect SAT scores, graduate from medical school or trick out a Honda Civic. The pressure to embrace our culture remains but sometimes, we just don’t want to. … Continue reading →

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