I first met Jenny Ton during CAAMFest, the Asian American film festival in San Francisco, where Retrofit Republic debuted their collection of traditional Asian garments mixed with contemporary pieces. […]
Author: Arianna Caramat
Spring Issue Extra: Jessika Van on Being Strong and Being Lost in Korea
In our latest Spring Issue we got to talk to the up-and-coming actress, Jessika Van, known for her role as Becca in MTV’s Awkward and more recently, as Grace […]
Review: Did BEFORE ELIXIR Solve Our Asian Glow?
Last month, we introduced the all-natural Asian glow remedy, Before Elixir. Since then, there has been some skepticism about how effective the drink is, so we decided to put […]
‘Awkward’ Actress Jessika Van Stars in ‘Seoul Searching’
Based on a true story, Seoul Searching is a romantic comedy about a group of Korean high schoolers from around the globe who are sent to Seoul in […]
Japan’s “Cat Island” Is Purr-fect for Cat Lovers
If you’re still not satisfied with a Hello Kitty Cafe or a Cat Cafe, how about an island full of cats? As much fun as that sounds, I’ll stick to […]
Top Stories of the Week: What Asian Celebs Think of “The Dress” and the New Filipina Barbie
1) Your Favorite Asian Celebs Weigh In On The Infamous Dress Debate [READ HERE] 2) Meet Mutya, The New Filipina Barbie Doll We Can’t Get Enough […]
Snapchat Co-Founders Become Youngest Billionaires in the World
Can you believe that those 15-second life updates you posted on Snapchat made two college graduates billionaires? Oh, it’s true. Filipino American Snapchat co-founder, Bobby Murphy, and business […]
The Most Talked About Hair Diffuser from NYFW
There was quite some buzz was going on backstage during New York Fashion Week, and no, it was not only about the designers’ pieces. Instead, an odd contraption connected to the […]
Adorable Cosplay Tribute to the ‘Big Hero 6’ Oscar Win
This week has been all about the heart-thumping moment when Disney’s Big Hero 6 was announced the Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature. Not to mention, yesterday marked the movie’s […]
These Miniature Meals Are Completely Edible (And Completely Cute)
We’ve seen miniature food sculptures that completely tantalized us with all the delicious details, but disappointed us because they were actually just made out of clay. But what if I […]
[Video] Choreographer Kyle Hanagami Reminds Us to Find Strength During Hard Times
Struggles. Big or small, we all go through them, and the only way we persevere is through strength. During hard times, some find resilience through dancing, writing, or crafting […]
Less is More: “Normcore” Springtime Makeup Trend
Normcore has to be one of the most confusing trends I’ve ever encountered. For those who aren’t too familiar, the “normcore” trend was birthed in late 2014 as […]
Why You Need to Try Filipino Fusion Food Truck Señor Sisig
If you’re a San Francisco local, you’ve probably seen your share of food trucks. My usual food truck spot to hit up is Daly City’s Off the Grid, […]
Artists Creates Blueprints of A Miyazaki Theme Park
If Hello Kitty can have her own amusement park, then it wouldn’t be too much to ask for a Hayao Miyazaki theme park, right? With about 26 animations […]
We Finally Know the Identity of Katy Perry’s Famous Left Shark
During Super Bowl XLIX (2015) a real MVP came through and no, I’m not talking about Tom Brady. I mean none other than the Half Time showstopper, Left Shark. […]
