Category Archives: Fashion

Tattoos in China Become Popular (or: Exoticizing Stupid in Any Language)

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Efren

I’m sure all of my fellow Asian Americans under a certain age have seen this — a non-Asian person with tattoos in different Asian languages like Chinese and Japanese because they’re in an exotic language that they don’t understand.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles: Giant Robot Silverlake Closing Sale, Now 30% off Storewide

Posted on March 18, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Giant Robot Silverlake is closing March 28th so now is the time to check out their closing sale if you haven’t done so already. The sale began on March 10 — originally 20% off and an additional 5% on already … Continue reading →

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Japan’s Ambassadors of Cute

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Ben

You know that you’ve walked into a different world when the Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs named three models as their new ambassadors of cute. That’s right. You heard me. Kawaii Taishi. Misako Aoki, Yu Kimura and Shizuka Fujioka represent … Continue reading →

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Mr. Song Still Going Strong

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Moye

We wrote about milliner Luke Song when everyone went wild over Aretha Franklin’s adorable hat at President Obama’s inauguration ceremony, and over a month later, it looks like he and his hat aren’t going fading from the spotlight anytime soon. … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Jason Wu Is Gay!

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Moye

Also, the sky is blue. Competitor blog Jezebel (I say competitor because we’re up against them for Best Group Blog in the 2008 Bloggies — please vote for us!) reported yesterday that Jason Wu was upset that the big New … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, LGBT | 10 Comments

Aretha’s Inauguration Hat Propels Korean American to Fashion Limelight

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Efren

Love it or hate it, Aretha Franklin’s “church hat” during President Obama’s inauguration ceremony has been the talk of the net worldwide, with the hat being placed on random victims, here, there and everywhere, even spawning a Facebook group. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Fashion | 18 Comments

Jason Wu, Designer of Michelle Obama’s Inaugural Ball Gown

Posted on January 21, 2009 by jozjozjoz

I cried yesterday morning when I listened to President Obama’s inaugural address on the radio. Before you think I’m some uber-Obama nut like Ernie’s neighbor, I’ll tell you that I was crying because I was thinking of my Dad, who … Continue reading →

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SF: Thursday, October 9th – Asian Art Museum Fashion Show – A Celebration of Hanbok

Posted on October 3, 2008 by John

A Celebration of Hanbok Thursday, October 9, 2008 Asian Art Museum Samsung Hall 6 PM – 9 PM Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres served after the fashion show which starts at 6 PM Regular tickets are $200; VIP tickets are $1000 … Continue reading →

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Project Runway Season 5: Jerry Tam, first designer auf’d

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Jen

Project Runway Season 5 starts! There’s usually one Asian designer on each season, and in the past, they’ve each gone pretty far… this season’s Asian designer is Jerry Tam, already established designer of Form. Sadly, he was confident in the … Continue reading →

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Christian Dior Names New Fashion Model for Japan: Hello Kitty

Posted on May 4, 2008 by Sharon

She’s one of the most recognizable Japanese faces in the world, and I think we’d all agree that she is super, super cute. Now, at age 32, she’s breaking into high-fashion modeling for luxury brands. No, she’s not Utada. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Lifestyles | 5 Comments

Asian Fit Goggles: My Dilemma with Sunglasses is Finally Over

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Mike

For a long time, it was hard for me. [Cue violin music] All the sunglasses I’d buy in the stores were so big and round. Not a good fit for my chinky eyes. But now Oakley has answered my prayers! … Continue reading →

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