From styling the A-list glitterati to working on acclaimed TV shows and films, two-time Emmy award winning costume designer, Soyon An sat down virtually to share how she got […]
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Andrew Kung Is Redefining What It Means ‘To Be Seen’
When was the last time you saw an Asian American face in a fashion campaign? Was it months ago, or years? Or maybe even never before? Photographer Andrew Kung, […]
Masala: Nimble Made Provides Modern and Slim-Fit Dress Shirts for Business Professionals
For many Asian Americans, leaving the corporate life to pursue the dream of becoming an entrepreneur isn’t usually encouraged by family members. It’s common for older generations to ask […]
How East Meets Dress Is Revolutionizing The Wedding World
Most brides-to-be look forward to the thrill of picking out their dream wedding dresses. It’s the stuff entire movies and TV shows are made of: wading through heaping mounds […]
Take A Peek At ‘Kokoro,’ Oakley’s New Sunglasses Collaboration With Painter Meguru Yamaguchi
Although 2020 hasn’t been easy for anyone, the past few months have also seen people uniting all over the world for common causes, leading to some incredibly moving displays […]
Flaunt Your Pride Month Looks With These 8 LGBTQ-Friendly Asian-Owned Brands
Pride festivals being cancelled doesn’t mean the celebration has to stop! Whether it’s an at-home party, a Zoom video call with your friends and family or a virtual dance-off, […]
Garment Businesses From the East Go South
For almost 30 years, first-generation immigrants Mimi and Steve Yu have owned Ki Sung Corporation, manufacturing their clothing designs in China and selling them wholesale to the garment industry […]
Need Masks? Here’s 5 AAPI Creatives Who Are Stepping Up During COVID-19
Over the past weeks, news reports have been rolling in from across the country discussing the nationwide shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare professionals and the general […]
The Unforgettable Gala: The Digital Influencer Award Nominees
Editor’s Note: For almost 20 years, the Unforgettable Gala has been the most visible platform to celebrate Asian Americans in entertainment. Here at “Character Media,” we are thrilled to be able to […]
These 6 Asian Male Supermodels Are Redefining Beauty On And Off The Runway
Previously only visible in select shows and campaigns, Asian models are now a permanent fixture in most big fashion shows. Whether that’s because Asians have repeatedly shown their buying […]
Model Justine Mae Biticon Is Here To Revolutionize The Runway
Justine Mae Biticon’s Hollywood apartment is wrapped in late-afternoon shadows from the surrounding buildings, but there’s still plenty of light to make out the grills that glitter on the […]
What Exactly Makes Bretman Rock ‘Da Baddest?’
“Aloha!” Bretman Rock bubbles excitedly as he apologizes for his lateness and explains that his car broke down three times today already. His animated speech is lightly tinged with […]
These 6 Asian Female Supermodels Are Paving A New Future On The Runway
The turn of each season brings fresh waves of fashion to our screens and into our closets. And with that, new, alluring faces become regulars on and off the […]
Los Angeles-Based Poketo Wants To Upgrade Day-To-Day Life With Accessible Art
Walk into one of Poketo’s Los Angeles locations, and you’ll be greeted by a bright, minimalist layout complete with blocky, geometric print T-shirts, sleek Thousand bicycle helmets and reusable […]
Here’s The Scoop On What Happened At KCON LA 2019
At 2 p.m. on Aug. 17, an eager crowd of fans screamed in excitement as they swarmed to the front lines of an empty red carpet backdrop. “What’s happening […]