by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com In a weekly NK News column, a North Korean defector recently answered a reader’s question about the traditions of North Korean weddings. Here are […]
Category: Fashion
These Half Korean Child Models Show How Beautiful Diversity Can Be
by ALYSSA PARK, Audrey Magazine In South Korea, there is a term known as ulzzang, which literally means “best face.” Ulzzangs are very popular on Korean social media for […]
Covry Sunglasses Designed With An Elevated Fit
Apparently, I had a flat nose when I was a little girl. At least that’s what my mother believed since she always reminded me to pull and massage […]
Dianne Doan Stars as Mulan’s Daughter in Disney Channel Original Movie
Dianne Doan was only in high school when she found her passion for acting. After taking a drama class, she was instantly drawn to the element of the […]
Highlights From FDCI’s Amazon India Couture Week 2015
While everyone is prepping for the upcoming major four city Fashion Weeks, the Fashion Design Council of India along with Amazon.in (Amazon.com) presented a series of shows exhibiting […]
Hailee Steinfeld Will Blow You Away with This ‘Stitches’ Duet
If there’s one thing that actress Hailee Steinfeld has proven, it’s that she’s a force to be reckoned with. In 2013, Yahoo named Steinfeld “the hardest working 16-year-old in Hollywood.” […]
Inspiring Teen Pays for College with Successful Jewelry Business
LeiLei Secor, a teen from upstate New York, was thrilled to be accepted into the University of Virginia. While this was certainly exciting news, Secor couldn’t ignore the […]
Korean Men’s Fashion vs. American Men’s Fashion: Who Wore It Best?
Men’s fashion has been evolving rapidly not only in America, but in Korea as well. No more 10% mens fashion, 90% women’s fashion at clothing stores. It’s time to […]
Jamie Chung Becomes New Face for Make Up For Ever Campaign
by ARIANNA CARAMAT, Audrey Magazine Any Make Up For Ever fans in the house? You can count me in that roll call as well! The Sephora brand certainly lives up […]
American Beauty Queen Named Global Taekwondo Ambassador
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com American beauty queen Nia Sanchez, 25, was named a goodwill ambassador for The Seoul-based World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) on Monday, according to Yonhap News […]
Jon Komp Shin Named a Semifinalist in Men’s Health Cover Model Contest
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Korean American model and actor Jon Komp Shin has been named as one of the 10 semifinalists in Men’s Health magazine’s second annual “Ultimate Guy Search” […]
How the Police of Bangkok Inspired a New York City Dress Shirt Company
Normally, National Public Radio (NPR) is considered at the forefront of distributing news and cultural programming, not as a media outlet for fashion. But one podcast is beginning […]
Style Blogger Ellenvlora Proves Asian Women Can Pull Off Any Haircolor
Trying to add color to dark hair– which Asians typically have– can be quite difficult. I’ve been dying my hair since the 5th grade so trust me, I know. […]
Irene Kim Named Estée Lauder’s New Global Beauty Contributor
by KARIN CHAN editor@charactermedia.com Model and TV personality Irene Kim has been named Estée Lauder’s newest global beauty contributor. Self-described as a “girl with a huge heart and cramped […]
Hats Off to Eugenia Kim, Milliner to the Stars
Nearly two decades after making the serendipitous switch from pre-med to fashion, the milliner and shoe designer turns her inventive creations into an established brand. by SARAH MIN Eleven years […]