Category Archives: Fashion

Jason Wu To Launch Target Collection in February 2012

Jason Wu, best known for designing First Lady Michelle Obama’s Inaugural gown, will launch an exclusive collection with Target, following the likes of McQ Alexander McQueen, Zac Posen, Jean Paul Gaultier and Missoni: “Target has announced the collection will be … Continue reading

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Club KT Shibuya Store Opens As DJ Hello Kitty Spins To Japanese Teenagers

In Japan, Sanrio opened Club KT Shibuya, a new store for Hello Kitty merchandise. But this isn’t your typical Sanrio shop. “Teenagers want to experience club culture for themselves, but they are not allowed to go into places where alcohol … Continue reading

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Crystal Renn Defends Chinky Eye Taping From Vogue Nippon Shoot

Jezebel scored an interview with model Crystal Renn, who was seen taping her eyes back in a photo shoot for Vogue Nippon. Renn states that she wasn’t trying to look “Asian” but often taped her eyes back to transform her … Continue reading

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L.A. Giveaway: Audrey Magazine 2011 Fashion Night Out Show Tickets

UPDATE 9/11/2011: Congrats to our winner, Katrina P! Don’t forget, you can still buy tickets and get 20% off with the code “8Asians”! Audrey Magazine— an award-winning national publication created by Asian American women, for Asian American women– presents Audrey’s … Continue reading

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Chinky Eyes Is The New Fashion Statement!

According to this photo shoot for Vogue Nippon, taping your eyes back is the new black. And no, this isn’t about taping your eyes for double eyelids. This is about taping your eyes UP and BACK away from your face, … Continue reading

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DUDE WTF ASIA: Japanese’s Calorie Burning Underwear

Before you watch this commercial for Japan’s “Calorie Shaper” underwear, make sure that you have two minutes of your life to wonder what the hell you just watched. And you might want to get the wastebasket ready when the 70’s … Continue reading

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Pianist Yuja Wang Dons Clubwear at the Hollywood Bowl

By Idy Yuja Wang is a 24-year-old Chinese soloist, who performed this month at the Hollywood Bowl. Her attire got heads turning when she stepped on stage with a sparkly, form-fitting, orange mini-dress and 4-in. gold stilettos. It was so … Continue reading

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Eyewear Envy: Glasses for Us

A few weeks ago, I was alerted to an online store, Eyewear Envy, an online eyeglass store that specializes in frames that fit Asian faces. The shop is run by Katherine Manalo, OD, an optometrist who graduated from UC Berkeley’s … Continue reading

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American Apparel: Rice Paddy Hats?

From Racialicious: “The good women from Disgrasian have pointed out that American Apparel is selling a rice paddy hat for $15. I’m a little surprised it has taken American Apparel so long to get on with this “trend.” I remember first seeing … Continue reading

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Myth of the Made In USA Label

I have had about enough of the “Made in USA” propaganda. Be a patriot. Create jobs for Americans. Keep money in America. Manufacture in the U. S. of A. Here’s a burst to your bubble: “Made in USA” may not benefit … Continue reading

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My Other Me: A Documentary on Cosplay

Nowadays, it seems like there are documentaries about everything. I wasn’t surprised to hear about My Other Me, an upcoming film about three cosplayers as they build, prepare and show off their new costumes in anime conventions. Who would have … Continue reading

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Back to School Shopping, Asian American Style [SPONSORED POST]

Thank you to Crocs for sponsoring this blog post. Please click here to learn more about Crocs’ new Back to School line. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective. All opinions expressed here are my own. … Continue reading

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